There has been much discussion of late regarding insulin which is available at places like Walmart for a very reasonable expense. Some are saying/reporting that people died by going on that particular insulin which they were forced to do because of the cost of the insulin usually used has skyrocketed out of control. I’m not […]
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I have always found some of the terminology used in our diabetes world a bit…….odd. How many of us have been in the company of strangers when our child, who is a good distance away, checks their blood sugar and shouts to us; “I’m high again!” Funny to watch the strangers hearing this and shaking […]
“I had a feeling…..” “My intuition made me check…..” “My gut was telling me…..” You know what that is about, right? I have absolutely no scientific study to back today’s article but I have been around long enough to know that there is an additional tool in a parents’ diabetes tool box that should never […]
Astounding. Mind-blowing. Revealing. Frustrating. We have some work to do. If ever I was reminded of that fact, it was last night. I belong to a small group in my hometown. We raise money for local causes surrounding diabetes needs. In the scheme of things it is significant enough to make a difference to those […]
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Do You Dance?
Every summer thousands of young ladies attempt to be part of the Rockettes Super Intensive (RSI) program. “Super”–beyond the norm. More intense than intense. Those who are accepted are challenged to push beyond their limits of dance endurance. Dare I say even ‘breathing endurance’. And when they are finished…..they are challenged to push themselves even harder. They […]