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Who is your hero?  Whether your Hero has diabetes, leukemia, cancer, or heart disease does not matter.  What matters is the community we build to support each other and our loved ones facing their challenge.  Leave your Hero’s name here so we can support and pray for him/her!  Also, if you are interested, I will [...]

Living with Diabetes — After getting back from the hospital, we tried to get into our “new”, regular routine.  There was so much information to sort through.  At least 10 times a day, I would have to poke Kirstin’s tiny little fingers to attain her glucose reading.  Frequently, there would not be enough blood which would mean another poke.  It [...]

CAREGIVERS NEED SUPPORT TO HELP DIABETIC FAMILY MEMBERS – What is diabetes?  Diabetes is a disease which requires daily monitoring.  With the pace of society today, people dealing with the constant monitoring can find it daunting.  Some caregivers, whether it be a spouse, parent or sibling, may experience resistance when trying to help with the [...]

It is 2012 and technology still multiplies more than the mosquitoes around water in the summertime.  Medtronics has hit the mark again in gaining approval to sell a new device that lets caregivers monitor blood sugars from afar.  The device, called the mySentry monitor works in tandem with insulin pumps and a continuous glucose monitor [...]

The following posts describe what we went through the first year that Kirstin was diagnosed with diabetes.  Living with diabetes has changed our life.  Hopefully these true stories can shed some light on what you are facing in your diabetes journey.  Here is our story. Symptoms: What is diabetes?  Kirstin was potty trained and she started [...]

In talking with my daughter, a fourth-year dental hygiene student, we discovered that the connection between diabetes and periodontal disease is an issue that can be controlled with good oral hygiene.  Diabetics are more likely to develop periodontal disease due to the bacteria that grows in the mouth.  Those who control their blood sugar levels [...]

Diabetes does not discriminate.  It can happen to anyone, anywhere.  Check the following list if you think that you may have diabetes.  According to the American Diabetes Association, 7 million people have diabetes and do not know it because their symptoms are so harmless.  They blame sickness, allergies and other problems when they may have [...]

Hello everyone! Ready to tackle those New Year goals?  You need to try the Best Fitness Workout Monitors on the market today.  This little device could be the perfect solution for you to track your activities.  If your resolution is to lose weight, get healthier, calculate your calories, or monitor your sleep patterns, you need [...]

The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is an excellent resource for obtaining medical information about diabetes.  Remember the DIABETES puzzle below to maintain a healthy life. D – Daily brush and floss your teeth. I – Control your blood pressure and cholesterol. A – Always follow the healthy eating plan that you and your doctor [...]

Systemic disease, system interventions Working with patients and families who live with diabetes By Tai J. Mendenhall, PhD, LMFT, CFT, and Max Zubatsky, MA, LAMFT Diabetes is one of the most widespread chronic diseases in the United States; current estimates of those afflicted exceed 25 million people. Prevalence estimates have increased sixfold since the 1950s, [...]