How many times in your diabetes journey have you encountered insulin resistance — when the body does not respond to insulin? Many factors contribute to this condition. In addition...
One of the common topics in the psychosocial adjustment to diabetes is empowerment and reducing the feeling of being “different from others” among people with diabetes, especially children and...
Someone came up with an interesting idea to try and present to us Westerners the notion that China is no longer a technologically backward country — and to do...
In this text, I will share my several-month experiences with various doses of corticosteroids, how I brought my blood sugar under control, and what helped me the most and...
Graduation and Our Story. For many students, it's a moment full of anticipation, tension, and stress, but for the mother of two sons with diabetes, this period was something...
My diabetology check-up is coming up. It’s not that I’m scared, but I think most of us “sweet ones” would gladly skip that part of the week. Still, the...
Life with type 1 diabetes isn’t easy. Every day we count carbohydrates, monitor insulin, track glucose… But there’s another crucial part of self-care – regular check-ups with your diabetologist....
Type 1 Diabetes Has Never Been Just a Number on a Glucometer. Diabetes is a condition that tests your physical endurance—but even more, your mental strength. While the numbers...
Fresh fruit is a food group that entices with its colors and flavors. It represents a recommended source of sugar in the diet because of its favorable nutritional composition...
Omega-3 fatty acids are often called the “good fats,” and their importance for heart and brain health is already well known. However, a growing body of research confirms their...
Summer brings sunshine, movement, and lighter clothing — but also certain challenges for people living with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. High temperatures, increased activity, and reduced sensation in the feet...
Managing diabetes is a personal journey. It's wonderful to have people who support you in getting your medications or who are there to listen when you need to express...
Diabetic neuropathy doesn’t have to be a barrier to an active and fulfilling life. This common complication of diabetes, which affects the nervous system, can now be effectively managed...
If you’ve never had a frozen shoulder, ask people with diabetes around you—someone has likely experienced this unpleasant condition. There are many definitions of frozen shoulder. For example, some...
Warning about a sensitive topic: For some individuals, overeating during low blood sugar episodes can lead to other eating disorders, including bulimia, unhealthy calorie restriction, and insulin omission. If...
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