Driving a car is a privilege, not a right. This applies to everyone and anyone who gets behind the wheel of a car, not just people with diabetes. Seeing as I just went through the experience of getting my permit, and now my license I know first hand that having diabetes does not affect your ability to obtain these. Different states have... Read more
We've all been there. We all know what it's like. Letting your diabetes slip right through your fingers, and everything gets off track. It's easy to let happen, (trust me i know that!) and it can be difficult to get it back on track. However, everyone around you (including us here on diabeteens) are here to help you through this!... Read more
As any pumper will tell you, pumps and dresses don't exactly mix very well. So what is a girl to do? Well, she could go to prom in a pant suit… or you know, not (where's the fun in that?!?). While pumps are hard to wear in a dress, it is definitely possible. If the dress permits, stuffing it into a bra will generally get the job done (I... Read more
Diabetes Mellitus (noun): An endocrine disorder marked by inability to maintain glucose homeostasis. The type I form results from autoimmune destruction of insulin secreting cells; treatment usually requires insulin injections several times a day. The type II form most commonly results from reduced responsiveness of target cells to... Read more
I don't know about all of you, but lately i've noticed that Diabetes seems to be a "hot topic" on t.v. and in the celeb world now. Of course there's Nick Jonas, everywhere you look its jonas brothers this and jonas brothers that, and ohmygosh! he's diabetic ,with that song a little bit longer, all about his experience with being diagnosed. Now... Read more
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