By
WilD on
September 22, 2012
Need help navigating life with diabetes? Ask D’Mine! That would be our weekly advice column, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois.
This week, Wil’s done some serious homework on a women-specific issue: Birth Control. But don’t fear, men, this isn’t just a post for those Females With Diabetes (FWDs). There’s something in it for everyone. So, don’t be afraid to read on! (Or print out and read later — this one’s a…
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Once again, I’m launching a series of Guest Posts here at the ‘Mine for your summer reading enjoyment (and also because I’m going on vacation, K?)
If all goes well, this year’s Guest Posts should appear intermittently with a few features and news items that I hope to cover from abroad. We’re spending *a whole month* in Germany this year, so I’m packing an entire roll-on carry case full of pods, test strips, and insulin…
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By
AmyT on
February 12, 2010
Romance is in the air… Valentine’s Day is coming up in less than 2 days. Are you ready? If you’re a PWD, you probably have more pressing concerns besides whether to get your beloved flowers or chocolate. As with most things, diabetes makes relationships… well, complicated. Not just complicated in the old-fashioned sense, but complicated on an emotional level as well. Andreina eloquently wrote about this balance last week when she shared her story of…
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By
AmyT on
September 16, 2009
Back in 2006, nitric oxide (NO) was all the buzz. I’ve since discovered that it’s been utilized to treat everything from vascular eye disease to erectile dysfunction (yes, it’s the stuff in Viagra!). Today, a look back at my original post discovering this wonder substance, derived from ancient Chinese herbs.
What Nitric Oxide Can Do For You (or Say Yes to NO)
Further to my query on natural substances that help diabetes, have you…
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By
AmyT on
September 24, 2008
Like Birdie, I love my husband very much. I can honestly parrot her sentiments exactly, that mine is also “not only a terrific person whose company I never cease to enjoy, he’s also been an amazing partner to me when it comes to my life with diabetes.” Except for one tiny little thing: Isn’t it strange to recognize that the person closest to you in the entire world doesn’t really have a clue about what…
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