Being diagnosed with a chronic illness sucks. You go through a flurry of emotions because you can even begin to accept it. From anger to bitterness to nervous giggles and cringe-worthy jokes, few emotions and coping mechanisms will be spared as you deal with this road block. And that's exactly what I see diabetes as… Continue reading Diabetes Diagnosis – The Initial Shock
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Looking For New Recruits!
It is always really comforting to know that your doctor is on the same side as you. For the past few years, I haven't had the luxury of having a one on one relationship with my endocrinologist. Being in the public healthcare system, I didn't have much of a choice either. However, I was lucky… Continue reading Looking For New Recruits!
Burnout? Watchout!
When you talk to many diabetes healthcare professionals, half of them often think that a diabetes burnout is just another thing like laziness and complacency from our end. Well, I can assure you that it is most certainly not! With any chronic condition, it's normal to feel like you're 'over it all'. You feel like… Continue reading Burnout? Watchout!