Sometimes, I hate food. I hate food when I've had dinner and have a low blood sugar and have to eat more. I hate eating in the middle of the night to correct for a low blood sugar and have to brush my teeth, again, before I climb back in bed. I want to eat what I want to eat without having to glance at the plate and carb count. In my body, eating... Read more
I have always admired people who have the desire and ability to change the circumstances for the greater good by seeing an unmet need and creating the answer.
My mom was a big believer in taking your angst and throwing into action. She never let me feel defeated by diabetes and often would turn things around into teachable moments.... Read more
What do I know about health? TONS! For me, learning about health started when I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 5. I had to learn what I could and could not eat, I learned to love fruits and veggies over processed snacks. My primary education was based on holistic principles and the school owned a biodynamic farm... Read more
A few years ago, IDF, International Diabetes Federation, started World Diabetes Day on November 14th, and a recognized day by the UN. The significance of November 14th was that is was the birthday of Frederick Banting, the key scientist who discovered insulin and helped to reproduce it for those of us afflicted with diabetes. With his... Read more
Diabetes is a condition that requires time, money and commitment to succeed. The number of people living with diabetes in the U.S is 25.8 million with 3-5 million type1, that leaves the majority with type2. Add to that 42.9 Million Americans living in poverty and it's not hard to see that many people who have diabetes likely live in the... Read more
