This is part of the series, Misleading Gallbladder Diagnosis Leads To Better Diabetes Management
While I recovered for the next month, I roamed the Internet. Googling "diabetes," I hit the JDRF, ADA, CWD websites, but nothing for adults living with type 1. I looked at Yahoo! groups trying to find people like myself living with... Read more
This is part of the series, Misleading Gallbladder Diagnosis Leads To Better Diabetes Management
July 8, 2004, was all about hitting bottom. I could sink no lower. After returning home on Wednesday, July 7th, with the recommendation to see a GI doctor, I rested quietly, moved slowly and never left the house. I went to... Read more
This is part of the series, Misleading Gallbladder Diagnosis Leads To Better Diabetes Management
After my January ER visit, life was normal again. I was back running and I had added 2 to 3 days of yoga per week. My body was lean and fit. My diet was good, but I noticed that heavy foods, like red meat, or foods that were fried,... Read more
This is the second part of the series, Misdiagnosed Gallbladder Leads To Better Diabetes Management
Six years ago, my husband and I were invited over to another couple's house for 4th of July. We had great food, great wine, thoroughly enjoying the night. Nothing was over indulgent. We traveled home about 10:30, and by... Read more
What I find most frustrating about living with diabetes is the lack of understanding the public has about the disease. Do your friends and extended family know that there are 3 forms of diabetes - Type 1, Type 1.5 and Type 2? Do they know which one you have?
Type 1 juvenile diabetes is one that gets a lot of confused looks... Read more