This week I focused on how much weight and body image impact people with diabetes. It is one aspect of diabetes that anyone can see. And we feel the glances, the assumptions and the judgments. We can’t control what others think or even know what they really think. ...
When you have diabetes, your weight becomes a BIG deal! Providers Every provider I have seen knows my weight before they walk into the treatment room and say hello. They have an idea about me before they see me. That number tells a story. I get it – it’s an...
When managing a chronic illness, it can feel like test results are more important than anything else. This is not true. They are just information to assist with making a choice. You as a human being have worth, purpose and deeper meaning by the mere fact that you...
In an economy where employees have more options, #FeelBetter strategies may be a worthy investment in your workforce! Find some quiet time to recharge. Take a walk to get fresh air. Make meetings 45 minutes, so you have some time to transition. Whether you have...
Every provider or clinic has an appointment calendar to keep track of when patients are coming in. By looking at this calendar they can check availability for new appointments, reschedule appointments and manage their workload. For those managing the schedule it is...
We have stepped into another New Year! Welcome to a GREAT 2019! An (almost) blank slate upon which we get 365 days to create, experience, enjoy, suffer, learn, laugh, cry, fail, succeed and so much more. Use these inspiring words to live to the fullest, despite...
