Cold pizza, stale chips, Girl Scout cookies, Cheerios – nothing is off limits when a low blood sugar hits and you’re on a mission to feed it. Ginger Vieira shares three tips to help prevent and avoid the low blood sugar feeding frenzy (and ensuing blood sugar roller coaster).
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If you have trouble “raising the main sail” you’re not alone. Erectile dysfunction is a very common issue, especially for men with diabetes. The good news is there are lots of treatment options available that can help you rise to the occasion for smooth sailing when the mood hits.
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Give yourself the gift of kindness if you have any anxiety about managing blood sugars during the holiday season. Registered Dietitian Janice Baker offers three great tips on how to handle food-focused festivities.
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It may feel good to have a healthcare provider with a great bedside manner, but does empathy impact health outcomes beyond the “feel good” effect?
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We recently asked you to tell us how you’re doing, and we received hundreds of emails from people sharing a wide range of feelings and stories – some uplifting, some challenging, but all inspiring. We may be apart temporarily, but we are always connected.
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Diabetes psychologist Faith Cook offers encouragement, support and practical tips for dealing with the psychological effects of COVID-19 and social distancing.
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We’re all trying to find our way in this unusual and stressful situation, and it affects us all differently. Diabetes psychologist Dr. Faith Cook offers insights, advice and encouragement on understanding and managing the psychological effects of COVID-19.
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With the unpredictability of our current situation it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed, especially if you live with diabetes. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Polonsky offer effective ways to cope, stay positive, and keep mentally strong.
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People with diabetes and their providers all have the same treatment goal – good health! So why do we often get our signals crossed? Dr. Faith Cook offers insights and solutions on ways to make appointments better and relationships stronger.
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Chris Ruden was born with only two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm, and when we was 19 years old he was diagnosed with T1D. Despite his challenges he became an elite powerlifter and an advocate for the power of a positive mindset in overcoming any limitation.
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