Meet Jen, @jenhasdiabetes, the girl without a pancreas, with Secondary diabetes. From a total pancreatectomy to insulin dependency, Jen was willing … More
Author: leah
Thoughts: Genetic Testing and Insurance Coverage
The potential impacts of genetic testing and health insurance are worrisome. With the popularity of genetic testing, like 23andMe which can … More
Diabetes and Mental Health
Healthcare professionals should be treating mental health just as carefully as they treat blood sugar control. When one is out … More
When you have a pre-existing condition…
Imagine this: You’re 14 years old, soon to be 15, starting the ninth grade, and seemingly healthy. But the summer … More
Basics of Low Carb and Type 1 Diabetes
I share a lot about my life with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I sparingly shared my low carb … More
My Case for Low Carb
I’ve been on my low carb and betterment journey for the last year and a half. It hasn’t always been … More
Insulin Pump VS MDI – Multiple Daily Injections
When choosing which method of taking care of your diabetes presents itself, it’s nice to have an unbiased compare/contrast list … More
MAY You Be a Happy Diabetic: 2018
Are you a happy, positive diabetic? Or do you tend to focus on the negativity of this disease? As a … More
Your pancreas is NOT dead
You’ve probably said it. And I’m also guilty of saying, “My pancreas is dead”. But is it true? NO. Even though … More
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