by Patricia Daiker | Jul 11, 2018 | Inspiration
When many of your thoughts each day are consumed with diabetes – counting carbs, timing meds, checking blood sugar levels, dealing with highs and lows, and the many other details that need to be managed – it is easy to take on diabetes as an identity. It may be...
by Patricia Daiker | Jul 9, 2018 | Inspiration
I had the occasion to meet some very interesting people while on vacation last week. When I explained what I did, a few of them replied with phrases like “How come people don’t just follow the rules?”, “Diabetes is a lifestyle choice.”, “People obviously aren’t...
by Patricia Daiker | Jun 28, 2018 | Grief
For most of us, we reference our diagnosis as “getting diabetes”. When worded this way, it makes the situation sound as if we’ve received something. What we received is a new diagnosis, but we’ve also lost a fully functioning part of our body that will now require...
by Patricia Daiker | Jun 27, 2018 | Inspiration
What is your “I am”? “I am sick.” “I am diabetic.” “I am tired.” “I am stuck.” Do these words roll around in your head or off your tongue from time to time? Make sure to save them for when you really are experiencing that feeling. When they become a habit or your...
by Patricia Daiker | Jun 26, 2018 | Inspiration
How do you change a bad habit? The key is to change your health practices, and to also understand the beliefs behind your current habits. We do what we believe. Find something that feels good as well as natural and safe. Ensure you’re doing so intentionally versus...
