Today is my first full day on an insulin pump, the Paradigm 715 by Medtronic MiniMed. I did not want to go on it. In fact, I resisted it with great defiance. I was quite comfortable with my mult More...
When newly diagnosed as a diabetic, the prospect of getting your diabetes under control can seem overwhelming. Good control is a product of managing all aspects of your life, including your medicatio More...
It started out simple enough. A year before my wedding, I began to grow out my hair for the elegant up-do I wanted so very much. My hair grew quickly, and by my wedding day it was long and full. More...
People come in all shapes and sizes. When I was the age of eight, I came in a plump size. Not so overweight that it threatened my health, but I was o More...
Nobody preaches the importance of colonoscopies like my Dad. Three years ago he found himself in the gastroenterologist office for GI issues. The specialist gave him the verdict – he needed a… (i More...
Traveling as a diabetic is easy and stress-free, if you are prepared. By taking time beforehand to get organized, you can avoid unnecessary worry when there are unforeseen circumstances or changes More...
