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Ginger Vieira

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posted 10/27/2009, comments (2)

ASK GINGER - Does diabetes ever make you depressed?

Hey Ginger, Does diabetes ever make you depressed? A kid in my high school has diabetes and he told me he also goes to a doctor because his diabetes makes him depressed. I get really angry about my diabetes sometimes, and it’s been getting worse since I got into high school. I just wish I didn’t have it, and didn’t have to... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 01/24/2009, comments (5)

Doomed with Diabetes? You choose.

I recently met someone with diabetes who had been in severe denial about her disease for the past 8 years. She didn’t deal with it. She hadn’t taught herself anything about the disease. She said, quite simple, “I know I’ll be blind and probably have kidney disease when I’m older because of my diabetes,” but she... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

ASK GINGER -- Back Again. Help me :(

Dear Ginger, Back again...and still no changes to the way that I handle things. I try and try and nothing has changed. I still find it hard to remember to take my insulin and I still find it hard to watch what I eat and when I eat. I don't know what to do at this point anymore. I want so badly to be healthy but I feel as if I almost don't have... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)

Diabetes and the Psyche

It has long been known that medical conditions play a role in your emotions (see blog on Diabetes and your Emotions). Generally, most people are able to overcome the ebb and flow of unpleasant emotions and move forward. However, many adults and teens develop more complex feelings related to diabetes that prevent them from functioning well in their... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 06/30/2008, comments (0)

Ask Ginger - How do I beat the "Diabetes Blues"

Hey Ginger, I've had diabetes for six years. At first, it was okay and I did a pretty good job. I'm in high school now and my diabetes really makes me angry, and kind of depressed. I know it's not the most awful thing to have, but I guess I just wish I knew how I could be happier. -Anonymous Hey there,... Read more Chevron

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