In this condensed (and PG!) version of Dr. Pettus’ lecture from the 2019 ONE Conference & Retreat, Dr. Pettus and Dr. Edelman share easy, funny and stress-reducing tips on how to take the edge off day-to-day diabetes management.
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A new school year can bring a little anxiety for both parents and kids, but if you have a child with type 1 there’s an extra layer of worry. Author Jill Berndtson shares the process she added to her back to school routine and how it helped her focus on just being a kid.
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One of the most powerful tools you can use to take control of your diabetes is to follow a diabetes warranty program. The concept is similar to the warranty program for a new or used car – if you follow the regularly scheduled maintenance, your car will run better and last longer.
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If your diabetes doctor thinks you should start insulin, it doesn’t mean you aren’t managing your condition well. You probably need to start insulin because your pancreas is failing, not you.
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Primary Care Providers are responsible for about 90% of all diabetes care in the U.S. – the reality being there simply aren’t enough diabetes specialists or endocrinologists to go around. Open and honest communication between patient and provider lays the groundwork for long-term success in diabetes management.
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