Sysy Morales

Sysy Morales has lived with type 1 diabetes for 20 years and has a brother, sister, and an uncle with type 1 diabetes. Sysy works as a health coach, freelance writer, and public speaker on the subject of diabetes. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two 5 year old children.

Book Review: Thriving with Diabetes

Thriving With Diabetes, by Dr. Paul Rosman, an osteopath who specializes in endocrinology, and David Edelman, CEO of Diabetes Daily, guides the reader through the basics of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and delves into all the modern and relevant education and advice a person person with diabetes needs to not only to live with diabetes, but to thrive.

Trading Places: Putting Diabetes Aside to Take Care of My Husband

He was feeling the way I have often felt over the years because of my diabetes. He was angry, in pain, worried about money, upset about letting the kids down, and he needed my help. For the first time I understood just how much diabetes strained our daily lives. Being the partner of a person with diabetes takes its toll.

Talking to my kids about diabetes emergency

Talking to My Kids about Diabetes Emergencies

I told was always a small chance that I would need help with my diabetes and that if they were alone with me, I would need their help. This automatically alarmed my daughter. She said, “Wait, what happens if we mess up?” I quickly jumped in to comfort her.

Don’t Judge People with Type 2 Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes continue to be seen as culprits who brought diabetes onto themselves instead as of people struggling with a difficult illness. Type 2 diabetes shaming has become part of our culture. I used to be part of that.

A Diabetes Guide to Eating in Restaurants

10 Skills and Strategies for Healthier Restaurant Eating targets common behaviors we all have and suggests ways we can set ourselves up for success when we do eat out.