Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) – It’s a real thing!
If your holiday season doesn’t seem particularly jolly, there may be a good reason… and an answer. Seasonal Affect Disorder.
Back to School for kids with Diabetes
Heading back to school is an exciting and anxious time for most and no doubt diabetes can add to that anxiety level. Whether your child is very young, newly diagnosed or maybe just heading to a new school this year, the thought of going back to school may have you both on edge.
Diabetes Management – Do you follow the rules?
In the diabetes community, adherence and compliance are words that are used to talk about and evaluate how PWD (people with diabetes) are doing with their diabetes management.
Blood Sugar Checks – What Have They Done for You Lately?
By Diane Herbert MSW, LSW, CDE (pending) If you’re living with diabetes, you have been told many times and in many ways – Check your sugar, test, monitor your glucose, [...]
Are Two Hats Better Than One?
We all have many hats that we wear in our lives - parent, partner, colleague, community member etc. For me, two of my most important roles are that of being a mother and a Diabetes Educator. The fact that my son has type 1 diabetes means that these roles intersect and overlap on a regular basis.
Have You Had Your “E1c” Checked Lately?
"E1c" is a pun I use to capture the emotional factors we face that impact our ability and willingness to reach diabetes management goals.