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Finding "joy" in living with diabetes? Oh yeah?

Before you roll your eyes at the title of Bob Hawkinson’s book on living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, consider his idea for a moment: “The Joy of Diabetes.” There could be joy…like…happiness in living with diabetes?   You might say, “Oh, puhh-leeeze.”   But I hear where Bob is coming... Read moreChevron
posted 06/23/2010, comments (2)|
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ASK GINGER - How much weight can I lose by not taking my insulin and how long will it take?

Hi,   How much weight can I lose by not taking my insulin and how long will it take? -LeanneBury     Leanne, By not taking insulin in order to lose weight means you will be practicing an eating disorder known as "diabulimia." You will lose weight, but you will also permanently damage your eyes, kidneys, fingers, toes,... Read moreChevron
posted 01/15/2009, comments (0)|
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Diabetes' Impact on Mood and Mental Health

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 moreChevron
posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)|
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Type 1 for over 10 years, Certified Nursing Assistant,
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Diabulimia -- My Story

There's a picture that I keep in a folder in my computer.   I take it out to look at time to time, and although I know the girl in the picture (me at 8th grade graduation), I don't recognize the face that stares back. My eyes are sunken in, collar bone protruding because I'm so emaciated -- I'm a walking skeleton.   ... Read moreChevron
posted 01/18/2008, comments (28)|
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