Monday, June 04, 2012

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Ann Bartlett

Ann Bartlett, Health Guide

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

Caring for Your Insulin - The Basics

    Insulin. The word is like an eye, nose, or ear to me, but how much do I know about taking care of my liquid lifeline?  Those precious vials and pens that keep us happy and healthy!?  This question occurred to me when I visiting with family and my brother in law took out the bottle insulin they use for their dog and slowly... Read moreChevron
posted 01/13/2011, comments (0)|
Amylia Grace

Amylia Grace, Health Guide

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internationally published poet, writer, research assistant, diabetes advocate and educator. Dx'd with T1DM in '89.

Three Simple Rules for Loving a Diabetic

  We humans are born to love and be loved. But being a loving and supportive friend, partner or family member can be a struggle even under the best of circumstances. Adding a side of diabetes to the mix can create unique challenges to our relationships (and our sanity).   Diabetes often threatens the diabetic's sense of balance and... Read moreChevron
posted 01/11/2011, comments (0)|
Amylia Grace

Amylia Grace, Health Guide

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internationally published poet, writer, research assistant, diabetes advocate and educator. Dx'd with T1DM in '89.

A Diabetic New Year's Resolution: Goals for 2011.

Happy New Year!   We're almost finished with the first week of 2011! Mine was a quiet, reflective New Year's Eve spent looking back over the past 365 days. I don't know about you, but 2010 was a tough year for me, diabetes-wise and otherwise. It was also one that gave me much needed clarity (through contrast) and helped me figure out... Read moreChevron
posted 01/06/2011, comments (0)|
Jackie Smith

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I will conquer my diabesity - starting now!

The Results of My Last Doctor's Appointment

There was no doubt I was stressed about my last doctor’s appointment when I needed to go in for my type 2 diabetes checkup and lab work – and for good reason. The results were as I feared: HIGH.   Fasting glucose: 238 HbA1c: 9.7 I gasped even though I was not surprised by these results. As I said, I could feel it. Moreover,... Read moreChevron
Ann Bartlett

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

Best Health Central posts from 2010.

The start of a new year can be filled with hope, but sometimes the strength of our convictions comes from what we know.  In order to change patterns and to think differently, we should look to the past!    This year has been one that opened many new opportunities for me.  It has been a year of learning more about diabetes... Read moreChevron