by Patricia Daiker | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog, Communication, Dealingwithyourdiabetes
Don’t be surprised when people who don’t get it, don’t get it. I recently had a comment on one of my posts about a particular word I chose to use. It was “diabetic”. They didn’t like it and felt that the word focused on the disease, not the person and was...
by Patricia Daiker | Feb 6, 2018 | Inspiration
We don’t come pre-packaged with the necessary coping skills As a diabetic, one of my biggest disappointments used to be going for an office visit. No matter how hard I tried or how well I thought I was doing, they always seemed to find some area for improvement. In...
by Patricia Daiker | Feb 5, 2018 | Inspiration
If you don’t choose, someone or something else will choose for you. If you are ever feeling out of control or like things are too much to deal with its time to make some choices. The simple act of choosing puts you in the driver’s seat and helps reestablish a sense...
by Patricia Daiker | Feb 2, 2018 | Inspiration
To Achieve Progress We Must Practice Persistence, Not Strive For Perfection Ever get frustrated because you are not doing it “good enough”? Not eating perfectly, Not working out perfectly, Not checking your blood sugar as often as you should. Not making enough...
by Patricia Daiker | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog, Communication, Dealingwithyourdiabetes
Connection, A Strategy for Coping with Diabetes I exhibited at a Wellness Expo this past weekend and met quite a few people, like me, who live with diabetes. It felt good to be with others who understand. I have spent some time thinking about that good feeling and I...
