Ever notice that there are some people who seem to have gravitated to the act that diabetes is in their life but it does not run/ruin (the only difference between run and ruin is “I”–think about it) their life? When did that happen? These people usually have a very positive outlook and it seems that […]
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Do you think that people who live with other diseases are approached by relatives and friends with what they read last night about the latest organic, drink, pill, fruit, root, and/or remedy that if taken will get rid of their disease. I never remember, when my dad was dealing with Alzheimer’s, that anyone had any […]
When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, it seems as if the world becomes a bit unraveled. There is certainly much that happens and can happen after diagnosis but it is important to remember that just because diabetes is in your life, it does not mean that life will leave you alone and diabetes will be […]
When I say family, I mean relatives and friends that you encounter on some sort of frequency even if it is just 3 or 4 times a year. Those people with whom you come in into contact that STILL-TO-THIS day do not “GET” this diabetes thing. And if this has nothing to do with […]
I Have always found that the most incredible things happen right in our own back yard. The portrait above was made by 8th grader, Talia. Diagnosed in 2009, Talia has always been grateful to Sir Frederick Banting for his discovery of insulin. Her admiration of his work is why she drew the picture of him…..but […]
A relative died this week. Approaching the funeral home, I entered the room and there in the middle of the room was beautiful urn containing the ashes, surrounded by flowers. A life, gone. I am not here to write about this person but as I looked at the urn I thought of the life lived. […]