Inspiration
Inspirations – Loving Your Body
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 managing a chronic illness
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...
Dealing with Diabetes? Laughter really is the best medicine
When dealing with diabetes, laughter really is the best medicine…and it’s CARB Free! Winding up this week’s series on the myths of diabetes. Today’s post is most definitely NOT a diabetes myth! To deal well with diabetes, you must learn how to laugh at others when...
Supplements for Diabetes?
If a simple pill seems like a simple fix for a complex disease, Think again! It still amazes me how many products are advertised as a new solutions to cure diabetes. These companies play upon the desperate wishes of PWD that diabetes would just go away. I actually...
Feel better strategies may be a worthy investment in your workforce!
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...
Diabetes Groups: Blessings in being together
This photo was taking many years ago when I organized a group of fellow diabetics to participate in the ADA Walk for Diabetes. It was very special to share this event with a group of some very dear friends and a few new friends. I learned so much. It reminded me...