Five Things I Learned About Lyme Disease

I know, I know, this is a diabetes blog. But those of you who follow me regularly are probably aware that a new chronic illness has entered our lives – Lyme disease. My husband was diagnosed shortly after we returned from Germany last summer, and …

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Parasite Egg Found in 6,200-Year Old Grave Suggests Ancient Irrigation Systems Spread Disease The egg of a flatworm parasite found in a 6,200-year-old grave suggests ancient irrigation systems may have helped spread disease. Read more on sciencespacerobots.com ...
Nurse Executives & Nail Salons I’ve been eyeing my colleagues’ manicures lately – a wardrobe staple, now that I work in nursing administration. The higher the title, the fancier the nails, it seems. Gone are the days where my closely trimmed, bare nails matched my simple scrubs. Dry cleaned suits and pumps are job requirements, and tasteful manicures seem highly recommended. Recently, I’ve considered picking up the practice, keeping my hands in my lap with rookie shame. I learned early on in my nursing career that the intensive care unit was no place for manicured fingernails, but administration is a different story. The on-and-off of...
Ask D’Mine: The Worst Intro to Blood Sugar Testing, Ever Diabetes can be tough, of course. And who doesn't need a little help navigating it all now and again? That's exactly why we offer Ask D'Mine, our weekly advice column, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois.This week, Wi......
18 Years with Diabetes: A Diaversary Post Today is my 18th diaversary. That's DOC slang for the anniversary of my diagnosis. I used to think 18 years with diabetes sounded like a looooong time. Growing up, most of the people I knew had diabetes for about as long as me, because most of my ......
Does My Insurance Company Want Me to Die? For those with diabetes, this is a pretty serious question, huh. I started thinking about this because I’ve been in contact with a few companies regarding a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). From reading twitter and having people post comments on facebook, I’ve heard so many horror stories about insurance companies constantly declining coverage of these […]..................................................................... I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Does My Insurance Company Want Me to Die? is a post from: Blogging Diabetes...