Each month, the average woman’s body prepares for pregnancy. Ovaries release an egg, if pregnancy doesn’t occur, the lining of the uterus sheds,…
When I first heard the term “504 plan,” I assumed it was the plan of action if your blood sugar if 500 mg/dL. Which it is not. But my type 1 diabetes …
The questions are usually well-intentioned, asked by people who care because they love you or care because they are genuinely interested in learning…
In the course of my experiences as an advocate for diabetes, I’ve had people ask me what my parents did to help me become a well-adjusted adult with…
For five summers in a row, I spent two weeks in Massachusetts at diabetes camp. At the time, the camp was called Clara Barton Camp for Diabetic Girls…
Sunburns are the worst. That hot, prickly pain where you can’t graze the burnt area without wincing and you feel like you’re actually on fire? …
Whether we like it or not, pricking our fingers is part of diabetes management. Yes, there are amazing advancements in CGM technology, including…
I am a professional packer. Whether I’m away for two days or two weeks, I’ve developed a system that helps me cram a lot of stuff into the confines…
Summer is coming, and with the sunshine and hot days come sweat, sand, and other seasonal woes that compromise the stickiness of your diabetes devices. …
“Several mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, are common among those living with diabetes,” Gonzalez said.…