When Fear of Liability Prevents Diabetes Care
This post is a very personal one. I’d like to share a tale of what happens when an insured diabetic needs medication but can’t get it. Current estimates show there are over 90 million people in the US...
View ArticleDiabetes and Glaucoma: A New Perspective
A study at the University of Michigan found people with diabetes have a 35% higher chance of having Glaucoma than people who do not. The study went on to say the reason for the higher rates of glaucoma...
View ArticleWhy Mainstream Diabetes Diets Often Fail
Those of you who know me, know I have a deep passion for helping anyone affected by any form of diabetes. This is partly because diabetes has become an epidemic, and partly because I have had diabetes...
View ArticleTop 11 Reasons I Refuse to Get a Flu Shot
I recently heard an extremely ill woman comment she couldn’t figure out why she was so sick. She went on to say she had gotten a flu shot, and obviously believed that should have protected her. My...
View ArticleIs Diabetes a Disease or Your Identity?
Last week I participated in an online diabetes discussion and was accused of not having diabetes. Since I’ve had Type 1 diabetes since 1967, this accusation surprised me. The reason for the accusation?...
View ArticleCase Study: Eliminating a 20-Year Cough
I recently promised to share more case studies so you could gain a better grasp of what I do on a daily basis and the types of cases I handle. Please note I have permission to share this information,...
View ArticleGastroparesis: Causes, Symptoms and Controls
Gastroparesis is a condition that causes food to empty too slowly from the stomach. When digestion is normal, food remains in the stomach for approximately 2-3 hours before moving into the small...
View ArticleDiabetes Control: My Story
Article shares the personal experience of the author, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1967. She lives a full, vibrant life and has never allowed diabetes to stop her from doing anything. Her...
View ArticleFacts About Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes
It is estimated that one in three people with Type 1 diabetes also have insulin resistance. One study estimated that 25.8 million people in the US have Type 1 diabetes and insulin resistance; and that...
View ArticleTop 10 Ways to Live Joyfully with Diabetes
Post shares helpful tips on how to live joyfully with diabetes shared by an expert who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes almost 50 years. The post Top 10 Ways to Live Joyfully with Diabetes appeared first...
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