Soda
Why We Don’t Need A Soda Ban
Convincing the public to drink less soda has already proven effective. Consumption of soda has declined precipitously over the last nine years. It’s no wonder the beverage industry fought the New York City soda ban so vigorously.
TCDO
Tips for Traveling with Diabetes
If you plan to travel abroad, have all your medical information converted to the language of the country you are planning to visit. Carry this information with you at all times. Create one sheet with all your important information. Convert it to a PDF and save it in a Dropbox or Evernote folder that you can access from anywhere. Or, snap a photo with your phone for a quick reference.
Mocha Truffle Ice Cream Bars
Mocha Low Carb Ice Cream Bars
I created this recipe after a reader requested a low carb version of the SkinnyCow Mocha Truffle Bars. Because I had some coconut milk open in the fridge, I decided to have a go at making them dairy-free as well. They were outstanding and a huge hit with the kids!
Show Me Your Pump!
A few days ago, I was mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed (a habitual pastime of mine) when a photo reappeared once, twice, and three-plus…
TartuTownHallWinter
Not Quite So Brave: Living with Diabetes in Three Countries
When I mention my travels many people act surprised, and I’m never sure how to respond. To me, being “brave” means being afraid of something and doing it anyway. I’m a cautious person who avoids taking risks. The prospect of dealing with diabetes abroad didn’t seem particularly scary to me—if it had, I’m not sure I would have done it.
Traveling with Diabetes Safari Report
Safari Report
Despite my anxieties, the trip to South Africa was amazing. Most of the things I was worried about did not come to pass, and the ones that did were not…
Are People With Diabetes Prone to Violence?
Are People With Diabetes Prone to Violence?
Hallucinations and aggressive violence are not part of everyone’s reaction to a dangerously low blood sugar. I, for example, tend to fall mute and still, paralyzed by confusion. Anyone who has experienced severe hypoglycemia knows the powerful effects of the condition. But is severe hypoglycemia the only cause of aggressive behavior related to diabetes?
Misadventures of a Hypoglycemic Mom
Maya, my 16 month old daughter, was roaming around my parents’ backyard last weekend. She picked up a leaf and studied it, which was cute, until she…
Raising Teens with diabetes
Pumps vs Injections: An Excerpt From “Raising Teens with Diabetes”
Pumping insulin can offer a person with diabetes more freedom, more precision, and less stress on a management basis. But they can be tricky, too: pumps need to be paid attention to quite closely. So what are the benefits of pumping, and what are the benefits of MDI? Both offer their own, and while many like to claim pumping is the only right choice, in reality, with the many types of insulin available today, the decision of pump versus MDI is mostly a personal one.