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Archive for the Stress Category

Diabetes in the Hospital

By Kristi Kulasa on April 6, 2021   /   CGM, Pumps, Sickness, Stress, Surgery   /   9 Comments

A hospital stay can mean changes to your diabetes routine that go beyond being buck naked in a backless gown. Hospital rules and regs usually involve adjustments to meds, food, devices, and meal timing. Dr. Kristi Kulasa offers insights and tips on what to know and how to be prepared.

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3 Guilt-Free Tips to Enjoy Holiday Eats & Treats

By Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC, BC-ADM on November 23, 2020   /   Diet & Nutrition, Emotional Health, Stress   /   Leave a comment

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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How to Tame the Hunger Hormone

By Jennie Luna, MD on August 7, 2020   /   Diet & Nutrition, Sleep, Stress   /   Leave a comment

Three things can trigger our hunger hormone and kick our cravings into high gear: stress, lack of sleep and skipping breakfast. Dr. Jennie Luna explains why these things can affect our belly brain, and offers simple solutions to improve the way we eat, sleep and live.

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Counselor’s Corner: I’m starting a new job and I’m nervous about managing my diabetes in a new work environment. Any advice?

By Mark Heyman, Phd on October 15, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Stress, Work   /   Leave a comment

Starting a new job can give anyone a little anxiety, but when diabetes is thrown in the mix it can be a lot more stressful. Here are a couple of strategies that can help ease the transition to a new work environment.

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Meditation: Not Just for Mystics, Monks & Hippies

By Jeff Zlotnik on June 17, 2019   /   Emotional Health, Meditation, Stress, Type 1, Type 2   /   4 Comments

Just a few minutes of meditation each day can have a big impact on stress reduction, which is so important for people living with the challenges of diabetes.

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