In diabetes management, numbers seem to rule our lives. Doctors judge our diabetes "control" from our three-month blood glucose average (HbA1c). They look at the numbers to see if our cholesterol and lipids are within acceptable range. Our weight gets pulled into consideration, especially if we are insulin resistant. Finally, they look at our blood glucose levels… Continue reading Chasing Perfection
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Diabetes Stage Fright
Imagine this: You are at work and desperately need to do number 2's. You head to the bathroom inconspicuously and rejoice quietly on the realisation that you're alone in the bathroom. You're about to drop the kids off at the pool in peace. At that same moment, someone comes in and uses the stall next you.… Continue reading Diabetes Stage Fright
Expectations
When it comes to my diabetes healthcare team, I am particularly fussy. I won't settle for someone who won't engage, provides me with generic advice or interrogates me on that one high BGL two months ago. I don't spend hundreds of dollars to be guilt-tripped that I haven't done enough for myself or to feel like a failure.… Continue reading Expectations
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