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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1 for 10 years. Personal Trainer, Yoga Instruc., Powerlifter

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posted 04/05/2009, comments (0)

Non-diabetic Friends & Strangers...and the things they say!

“You’ll die if you eat sugar, right?”“Should you be eating that?”“You can’t eat salt?”“You probably don’t even feel that poke your finger anymore.”"Is that blood sugar okay?" "Don't you need to go to the nurse now?" “Do you need to check right now?"“Is diabetes... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 11/29/2008, comments (0)

So, you feel like you're the only one with diabetes?

It’s pretty easy to feel like the only person with diabetes during your day-to-day life. At my work, there are a couple people with Type 2 diabetes but no one close to my age with Type 1. And I talk about my diabetes with my friends from time to time, but usually they are asking me questions and trying to learn about it (which is really... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (0)

Back to School!

Ah! September is here! Back to school, back to the books, and if you've got diabetes, there are a few more things on the to-do list to think about. TEACHERS: If you haven't already had a teacher ask you to put your "pager" away, then don't be surprised if it happens. Insulin pumps make plenty of noises like a phone or pager and look awfully... Read more Chevron

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Skyler

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posted 08/21/2008, comments (2)

D&D (Diabetes and Discrimination)

While i realize that i am not the only one who suffers through the discriminations of my peers, only because i am "blessed" with this thing called diabetes, i just can't help but feel alone sometimes. Every year i come home from diabetes camp, and boast about how wonderful it was and how hot the counselors are, and such and such. And every year... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 07/08/2008, comment (1)

Diabetes & ALCOHOL Part II -- THE PRESSURE IS ON!

(Of course, the legal drinking age is 21 so this shouldn’t be an issue until about your senior year in college, but we all know many people drink illegally underage, so we’re going to talk about it honestly so you can learn how to make smart and safe decisions.) If you missed Part I: If you Choose to Drink check it out here... Read more Chevron

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