by Patricia Daiker | Apr 16, 2018 | Inspiration
A 10 percent adjustment is just the thing for a spring cold Nothing like a spring cold and some high numbers to take the zip out of your step. I am grateful that I can make adjustments and get back on track, although adjusting my basal wasn’t my first thought. My...
by Patricia Daiker | Apr 11, 2018 | Blog, Dealingwithyourdiabetes, Motivation
Movement is Constant – Expect It! Life Moves On my walk this morning, I enjoyed watching a small stream meander through a subdivision. It reminded me that everything is constantly moving and that movement has a HUGE impact on our happiness. Sitting around is...
by Patricia Daiker | Apr 10, 2018 | Inspiration
Being Unique is the Definition of Perfection. One of my mantras for diabetes management is that we strive for Persistence, Not Perfection. My 14 year old son challenged me on that idea , stating that being our own unique, individualized selves is the only thing we...
by Patricia Daiker | Apr 9, 2018 | Inspiration
Someone else’s opinion is not your voice. We live in a world where we have so much access to so many opinions. From any Joe on social media, to the advice of friends, family & colleagues, to news media, to the providers we pay to help us manage our diabetes or...
by Patricia Daiker | Apr 6, 2018 | Inspiration
Climb and reach and stretch towards what you need. I get so much inspiration from nature. It seems we humans are the only part of God’s creation which has so much concern for doing what we need to. The ivy isn’t afraid to reach new heights, climb over a tree or push...
