Well it is the last day of the 30 Days of Me, which means it is now Day 30 and the final topic of the session is for me to record In this past month, what have you learned. Not an easy task since there is much this month that … Continue reading
Well almost at the end of the 30 Days of Me, this is Day 25 so 5 more days to go till this section of the 30 Days of… comes to a close … todays topic is writing about What I would find in your bag. Not much is in … Continue reading
TOPIC: The cost of Diabetes Q1. Diabetes is an expensive disease (with insurance or without insurance) how do you find ways to save money? My folks when possible use their senior discount that they get the chance to do so – it helps with the cost of supplies but does … Continue reading
Well since I got told that I was a type 2 diabetic I’ve not worked a full time or even part time job of the 9 to 5 sector base, not because of being diabetic just because I’ve not found work till now in that area. But now that I … Continue reading
Topics: Web based tools and healthcare Topic 1: Web based communication tools, apps and log books Q1. What online or offline resources do you use for your diabetes care? i.e. Log books, apps, web based communication tools-how does it help you communicate with their HCP? I use twitter to tweet … Continue reading
Topic: Diabetes and Mental Health 1. How has diabetes affected your emotions surrounding food & body image? This is a hard question to answer since until I had to go on insulin I didn’t really have an issue with food in general, I ate because I had to eat other … Continue reading
Topic: Meters & Insulin Pumps-the most important part of a PWD’s life Q1. Your thoughts on overnight pump replacements vs having a back up on hand? No idea since the pump has nothing to do with my own treatment as a Diabetic, but as to having a back up on … Continue reading
Topic 1: Driving and Diabetes Q1. Do you test before you drive? I always test before I drive now that I’m on insulin – I know that driving for me is a stressor ad it can shot my levels up or bottom me out, so I have to make sure … Continue reading
Well I found out why I was really out of it when I started to drive home from my ex’s place of work with N I’d only taken in 80 cals for breakfast. I do NOT know what was I thinking only taking in that amount of calories for breakfast, … Continue reading
Topic (s): Endocrinologist and CDE’s (Certified Diabetes Educator) Q1. What are the 3 qualities you look for in a Endo/CDE/PCP? I actually don’t have any qualities that I looked for in my Endo, he was assigned to me by my GP because he was also my mom’s Endo and was … Continue reading
