Did you know our furry four-legged friends can have a positive impact on diabetes management? Drs. E+P bring in some very tiny guests (including Dr. E’s pet bunny Wilbur) to illustrate several ways dogs, cats, and other animals can make diabetes a little less ruff.
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What do you think is the most crucial aspect of diabetes management? Nutrition? Medications? Glucose monitoring? They’re all important, but there’s an often overlooked component that can have a huge impact on your health.
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We all have inner gremlins whispering in our ears about the things we mess up on or feel insecure about. Throw in the daily challenges of managing diabetes, and it’s a recipe for a downward spiral in self-confidence. Scott Johnson helps us shift perspective into a more positive and empowering way to live with diabetes.
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Erika Forsyth kept her type 1 struggles very private as a teen, but now she dedicates her career to helping others talk about and live with the condition. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, Erika offers advice on living with the diagnosis.
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In addition to all the daily things we have to do to manage diabetes, there’s an emotional part that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, and it can have a huge impact on our well-being. Diabetes psychologist Mark Heyman offers an effective strategy to help us take care of our mental health.
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After going through a difficult time adjusting to a type 1 diagnosis, physician Kimberly Jackson-Bekemeier discovered the power of a supportive wellness community that shifted her perspective. She was so inspired she became a life coach, and now helps others find joy while living with a chronic disease.
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Family, friends and loved ones usually mean well when trying to “help” in our diabetes management, but they can sometimes say or do things that come out wrong and make things worse. Here are three ways to support yourself and your diabetes care if your support team misses the mark.
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It’s a new year and a fresh start, so fuhgeddabout any epic fails from the past and join us in kicking off 2023 with positive vibes. We’re sharing a few of our all-time favorite quotes and words of encouragement on living well with diabetes that we hope you’ll carry with you through the year.
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Everyone pushes exercise and fitness this time of year, but we want you to take five and sit. Here’s how a few minutes of daily meditation can have a positive impact on your health, particularly if you have diabetes.
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Stick a fork in us, we’re done. Fear, stress, beeping, buzzing, daily math…since there’s no way to get a true break from diabetes, burnout is real. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner, who also lives with diabetes, offers some solid tools on how to deal with diabetes distress.
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