I could never imagine what it is like to have a disease that is constantly reminded of its existence at every chance it gets. Lest those of us who don’t have it, ever forget that 24/7/365. I have written in the past about those who have diabetes going through life ‘with an asterisk”. How amazing […]
Diabetes In The Real World: College
If not, by now, shortly, you and your child will have chosen where they will be attending college in the fall. What an exciting time! As you enjoy the excitement, and if you have a child with diabetes, the coming fall becomes a dreaded monster as you realize your child, AND THEIR DIABETES, will be left on […]
For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream. Now, I am sure that Vincent Van Gogh was not thinking of diabetes when he jotted down this quote. Surely, he was marveling at the heavens above and all those stars in the sky. Each is different, each […]
Especially during the time of COVID, it was not so uncommon to rely on doctor’s visits via what was called telehealth. Actually, during COVID we had tele—everything. Not only appointments at the Docs but conferences, lectures, school classes, and meetings were all moved to a virtual “Tele-world”.
I have mentioned this topic before but it can never be overstated. With the winter break now over and kids heading back to school, every fiber in my ‘dad’ body begs me to plead with you to please be very alert on where you park and when at the time you arrive for classes. Many […]
We all heard it. We may have even said it based on what we were told by those ‘in the know.’ The cure for diabetes will be here in 5 years. I asked a top scientist once about this phrase, and his answer was enlightening, “There was a time that so much was happening in […]