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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1, Health & Chronic Illness Life Coach, personal trainer

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
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Ginger Vieira

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Diabetes Blog Week! Day 3 - Who is your biggest supporter?

My biggest "diabetes supporter" by far is my best friend, Tara. She has really only known me for two years but she knows more about my diabetes than people who have been my friends for ten years. This is purely because she's made a real effort to listen and understand it.   When I'm frustrated about my blood sugars or something funny... Read moreChevron
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Ginger Vieira

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Diabetes Blog Week! Day 2 - How do you treat your lows?

How do you treat your lows? What do you like to indulge in? Etc.   To be honest, my favorite way to treat a low is with the most bland, un-enjoyable source of carbohydrates. I use a juice box or cheap glucose tabs—neither of which taste good to me, in fact, yuck!—but I use things I don’t like to treat my lows in order to... Read moreChevron
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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1, Health & Chronic Illness Life Coach, personal trainer

Diabetes Blog Week! "A day in the life..."

I just recently became aware that today is Diabetes Blog Week thanks to fellow blogger "Diabetes Goddess" and her latest blog.   A Day In The Life as Ginger with Diabetes...   Well, I begin every morning usually around six, and after I brush my teeth, I check my blood sugar. My first goal of the day is to get my overly energized... Read moreChevron
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Type 1 since 2000

Research Study Seeks Newly Diagnosed Type 1s

Here’s yet another update from me on what’s going on in the world of diabetes research. After participating in several diabetes research studies myself, I always encourage others to do the same. Participating in a study not only serves the common good (the search for better technologies or a cure), it also benefits you directly. Here's... Read moreChevron

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