By
AmyT on
November 21, 2012
The holidays are upon us! Which for us PWDs means spending time with friends, family and coworkers, who are generally well-intentioned but often try to “help us out” with what they know from Oprah, or something they heard from the friend of a friend’s cousin who knows about diabetes from what he read while standing in the grocery store aisle. Ugh!
Yes, the “diabetes police” often come out of the woodwork during the holidays. So…
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By
AmyT on
November 20, 2012
Almost 44 million Americans are traveling this Thanksgiving week, and without a doubt there are going to be hassles. But people with diabetes (PWDs) have to worry about a bit more than whether you can carry on a snow globe or your favorite brand of cranberry sauce.
(Both snow globes and cranberry sauce packs are OK, says the TSA.)
Let’s be honest. Many of us have walked through the regular metal detectors (or sent D-children…
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By
WilD on
November 17, 2012
Got questions about navigating life with diabetes? Ask D’Mine! Our weekly advice column, that is — hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois. This week, we’re talking about the importance of following a blood test routine and what different nut butters might do to your blood sugars. You know we love y’all, so go on, keep reading… we’re not just buttering you up!
{Got your own questions? Email us at AskDMine@diabetesmine.com}
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By
AmyT on
November 16, 2012
Happy Friday! Once again, it’s time for a “life with diabetes” video short from filmmaker Jenny MacKenzie, who created the documentary film Sugar Babies. In this week’s clip, we get a glimpse into a 16-year old type 1′s world. His parents and doctor are trying to encourage this young man to take care of himself so that he can be a “regular guy.”
He knows what to do… the challenge is doing it, while being…
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