I understood Vieira’s main point, that it’s essential for me to remind myself that I’m in control of what I eat. She sum…
Emotional Health
Insulin Pump Therapy, Body Image and Self- Esteem in Female Adolescents: A Study
My childhood, adolescence, and transition to adulthood all presented unique challenges to me as a diabetic. Upon reflect…
Grief, A Necessary Part of Accepting Diabetes
I don’t remember the first time I had to inject myself with a needle. I don’t remember being taught how to test my bloo…
Novo Nordisk Announces DAWN2 Study Initial Results
Novo Nordisk has announced the initial results of the Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs 2 (DAWN2) study. The DAWN2 st…
Psychological Support: The Missing Piece in Diabetes Care
I am trying to spread the word to health care professionals to try out a new approach with their diabetes patients, one …
Humanizing Medicine and Respecting the Patient
There are small things that can contribute grains of humanity to the doctor-patient encounter, such as how we address pa…
Carbohydrate Cravings, Serotonin and Satiety
The dependence of serotonin synthesis on carbohydrate consumption and insulin poses a problem for diabetics...…
Why Anger Plays A Critical Role In Diabetes Self-Care
To me, diabetes acceptance equals defeat. By accepting diabetes as a permanent part of life, I had little energy or even…
