Buried among the many decisions we make each day, there are rules we have agreed to – knowingly or not. They may be how much sleep you allow yourself, what boundaries you put on exercise, limits on TV time, what is “bolus worthy”, what foods you will or won’t eat, or...
For most parents of kids with diabetes, back to school time means ramping up your diabetes management game to all new highs! It is stressful anytime you upset your routing, and turning over your child’s care to someone else can really be hard. Just like with airplane...
You have many things which occupy your mind all day when managing diabetes. If you are feeling down or stressed, choose to focus your mind on something positive. A few deep breaths and the enjoyment of a simple flower can be just the reset you need.
When dealing with diabetes, you will experience emotions of grief over the life you thought you were going to have. Feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, angry, resentful and mad are normal reactions and you deserve to feel them. But do only that – feel them, acknowledge...
Resentment is a form of anger that occurs many times when we feel we have been treated unfairly. As a survival mechanism, many people turn inward to protect themselves from further harm or unfairness by putting up virtual walls. When the walls go up, people are...
