My Diabetes Inklings

Diabetes Diagnosis – The Initial Shock

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

My Diabetes Inklings

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!

My Diabetes Inklings

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!