Four Tips for a Happier Life With Diabetes
When doctors hand out a diagnosis of diabetes, I wish they’d give you a list of tips that can make life happier living with the illness. After my diagnosis, I felt ashamed of my diabetes, ashamed of...
View ArticleDiabetes: Hospital Bills Cost U.S. $83 Billion A Year
Diabetes affects nearly 25 million Americans, and that number is expected to grow substantially every year. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in America, more than breast cancer and AIDs combined....
View ArticleAre There Benefits to Light Exercise After Eating?
Based on a recent study, the answer appears to be yes, both for those who have diabetes and those who do not. Twenty-four individuals, 12 with type 1 diabetes and 12 without, were monitored with regard...
View ArticleA Rocky Path to Better Blood Sugar
When my doctor said, “You have diabetes. You’ll have to watch your sugar, change your lifestyle, and lose some weight,” I was dismayed. For one, I was addicted to sugar. Second, I had been trying for...
View ArticleFive Ways to Get Back on Track When You’re Burned Out
Burnout is common among people with diabetes, especially those who have had the disease for years, even decades. Diabetes management can be exhausting, confusing, and frustrating, particularly when you...
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