Reaction to illness depends on how severe the illness is, how long it lasts, and a variety of other things. Usually, if a good friend is diagnosed with an illness like cancer or has an unexpected surgery, friends come up with plans like helping with meals, transporting kids, and so on. Even the shorter-term illnesses, like pneumonia, are taken care of by people sending chicken soup or bringing you a book to read.
But what happens when someone has a chronic illness, like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome? When they’re not always in-your-face ill, but they have times when they feel …read more

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Depression is a big problem with diabetes. There have been times when I’ve gotten down about keeping my blood sugars in check. Anytime a chronic illness is involved, it becomes mentally taxing to deal with it every single day.
According to BD Diabetes, “In a study of more than 11,000 U.S. veterans with type 2 diabetes, the investigators found that over a decade, those diagnosed with depression consistently had a higher average hemoglobin A1C level.”
I’m not sure what to make of this study. As I said, I’ve experienced some down periods emotionally, but my …read more

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Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today!
I love this holiday for many reasons. First, it gives us a chance to sit down and focus on gratitude. How often do we really get to do that? It also gives us an opportunity to be with family and friends, and celebrate what life is really about: caring for one another. It’s truly a day to realize how lucky we have it. We are blest.
There might be some diabetics out there who are sad because they have a disease which causes a …read more

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When a friend finds out they’re sick, they need your help more than ever before. Diabetes, especially, can be a frightening diagnosis. Your friend has to deal with a multitude of finger pricks, injections, and the occasional episode of low blood sugar. You probably feel for them and want to be supportive. However, there is a right and wrong way to let your friend know you’re there for him or her. Following are some tips on the best ways to support your friend. ~more

My heart goes out to children who get diabetes. I always pray that the kids who get diabetes have wonderful moms and dads and help them out.
Here is a video tribute to all those moms out there caring for a diabetic child. Thank you for all you do!

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If you or a friend has diabetes, one of the best ways you can help in the cause for a cure is to become an advocate. There are numerous ways to get involved, whether it be with informing others about the disease, contacting lawmakers, or just spreading the word about the realities of living with this chronic illness. Here are some ways to get started as a diabetes activist. ~more