Hi - I'm Ginger...I usually write over at HealthCentral's site for teens with Diabetes.
I've had Type 1 diabetes for 10 years, and Celiac disease for 9 years. I am a personal trainer, yoga instructor, writer and soon-to-be competitive powerlifter.
If you have diabetes, you should be tested for celiac disease. Period.
What is... Read more
My friend told me a story about this kid with diabetes in his sixth grade class. Apparently, this student wasn't held responsible for any misbehavior because when his blood sugar was high, he wasn't able to control his actions. Now, I think we can all mostly agree that this is kind of ridiculous, right? He explained how... Read more
Okay, so the Holidays are here. We all survived Thanksgiving. I spent mine with a friend's family (because my parents live across the country now) and I spent much of the time trying to both entertain and escape a swarm of young children.... But let me assure you, I had my share of Thanksgiving desserts and it was too much. ... Read more
Did you know that being mentally/physically stressed can have a huge impact on your blood sugars and your insulin sensitivity? I had a lot of trouble with my blood sugars during my junior year of college, and when I explained to my doctor how stressful everything had been (school life, personal life, work life) she explained to me how stress... Read more
I decided I'm just going to practice being diabetic from now. The word "practice" implies I don't have it all figured out yet. I'm not a professional. I'm not perfect. I can mistakes -- in fact, it's expected that I'll make mistakes, because I'm just practicing. There can be a huge amount guilt... Read more
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