Carbs or Fat: What Really Makes Us Gain Weight?

During March, for National Nutrition Month, I posted a review of gluten-free protein bars, which caught the attention of fellow writer and D-advocate Jessica Apple, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the diabetes magazine ASweetLife. She felt all …

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Happy Birthday, AmyT! Today is the anniversary of the birth of our fearless leader, AmyT.In honor of this momentous occasion, I, her loyal assistant editor and Gal Friday, have taken over for the day to organize a special tribute to this fabulous woman, who has provide......
FRIO Insulin Cooling Case – Review Longtime PWD Dan Patrick reviews the FRIO Insulin Cooling Case -- a necessity for diabetes travel!REVIEWER'S BREAKDOWN -PROs: no need for ice packs, refrigeration, electricity, or a power supply the cases are reusable and only require cold water ......
My mom and dad trigger my anorexia constantly so I do not know how to get better. What do I do? Tell them. You have to be open with the people around you in order to recover. I know that it’s awkward, and hard, and terrible trying to tell people things like that, but I think it will truly help you in the end. If that’s not a possibility for you, try finding a safe space for yourself where you can work through this without the judgement/pressure/triggers from your parents. If you can go to a doctor to talk about this, please do. It’s always helpful to talk to someone, especially when they are trained to help.Sorry for the delay dear, and...
Not Your Granddaddy’s VA — Changing Diabetes Care for Veterans Happy Memorial Day Monday. We're still in a military mindset here at the 'Mine, with a look today at what's happening with diabetes benefits for the men and women who've served our country. To hear the Veterans Administration (VA) tell it, they'......
Even Our Dogs Get It My husband and I recently joined Weibo (Chinese Twitter). It’s been a mostly very positive experience, though sometimes we get comments about our appearance that can be viewed as “insulting.”A reminder not to take things personally…I mean, even our dogs get it.- Lynn...