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Six months of free online diabetes education, resources and support from Blue Circle Health

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:01:10 +0000

I read about this in today’s issue of diatribe, “Blue Circle Health: A Plan to Help People With Type 1 Diabetes Thrive.” So I’m sending you over there for all the details. Quick facts: It’s currently only offered in 5 states — Florida, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, and Delaware It will be extended to 6 more … Continue reading Six months of free online diabetes education, resources and support from Blue Circle Health

How to up your oral health, Dr. Ellie Phillips

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:17:17 +0000

Happy new year everyone, or as someone said maybe we should say, “Happy Now Here.” The point being that we focus on the present moment, not what’s to come over this next year. With that I want to share a health discovery I’ve made that’s leading me into this new year. Two weeks ago I … Continue reading How to up your oral health, Dr. Ellie Phillips

Please, please Santa won’t you take this diabetes away?!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:02:20 +0000

I posted this letter for the first time many years ago, and then a few more times in subsequent years. In truth, given what we endured this year, 2024, there are many more things I’d ask Santa for, but I’m going to keep my request as simple as it always was.  Dear Santa, All I’d … Continue reading Please, please Santa won’t you take this diabetes away?!

Thankful, and exhausted from choosing next year’s healthcare insurance

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 17:14:58 +0000

With all the changes to healthcare insurance policies I don’t know anyone who isn’t struggling to figure out what their best choice is next year. At least those of us who don’t have an employer who pays our healthcare. I can’t offer you much counsel other than googling the topic to death and seeing if … Continue reading Thankful, and exhausted from choosing next year’s healthcare insurance

World Diabetes Day, again, hmmm and again, and again, and again, and again, and again

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:47:14 +0000

I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 52 years. You may know that. Diagnosed at 18. I was told, like almost anyone diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in any year, “We’ll have a cure in five to ten years.” Well, of course we don’t. Nor do I actually expect one in my lifetime. That’s not to … Continue reading World Diabetes Day, again, hmmm and again, and again, and again, and again, and again

IDF kicks off diabetes month with this video

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:07:14 +0000

To my fellow diabetes journeyers, let’s give ourselves a break. 24/7 for a lifetime managing diabetes is really too much to think about. The only way to get through is one day at a time; sometimes one hour at a time. In solidarity, to the ups and downs, the burdens and blessings, the troublesome and … Continue reading IDF kicks off diabetes month with this video

Three weeks away from a (virtual) conference you should be at

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:57:05 +0000

I’ve spent the past twenty one years speaking to people with diabetes and health professionals around the world, typically about the emotions that come with living with diabetes – and how to flourish. November 8th and 9th I’m the closing speaker at the Diabetes + Mental Health Virtual Conference. If your mental health is worth … Continue reading Three weeks away from a (virtual) conference you should be at

CGMs’ strength is marking the relative field rather than being 100% accurate

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:01:44 +0000

I remember having this conversation years ago with a friend, fellow type 1 and doctor. He said to me, and I didn’t want to hear it, “Your CGM isn’t going to be accurate or precise in the way that you want it to, rather it’s going to tell you about where you are.” Why, I … Continue reading CGMs’ strength is marking the relative field rather than being 100% accurate

Every time you interact with the medical system you’re vulnerable

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 20:43:49 +0000

“In July 2024, a 33-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes was boating on a hot day when her insulin delivery device slipped off. By the time she was able to exit the river, she was clearly ill, and an ambulance was called. The hospital was at capacity. Lying in the hallway, she was treated with … Continue reading Every time you interact with the medical system you’re vulnerable

Ridiculous doctor visit request #1

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 23:49:48 +0000

I don’t know if this merits a top spot because it’s so ridiculous, or because it just happened, it’s on my mind. and I haven’t bothered to think what the other 9 ridiculous requests could be. I know they exist though. Yesterday I had my twice yearly visit with my endocrinologist, whom I love. The … Continue reading Ridiculous doctor visit request #1

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You Can’t Outrun Your Microbes: How Exercise Affects Your Gut By William B. Miller, Jr., M.D.

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:11:06 +0000

Millions of Americans are serious about fitness since we have long been told of its benefits. It is well established

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AskNadia : How Much Alcohol is Too Much for Diabetes

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 01:11:45 +0000

Dear Nadia, I worry about my husband and how alcohol affects his diabetes. He usually has two glasses of wine

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Optimizing Your Workout-Insulin and Carb Adjustments Can Keep a Type 1’s Blood Sugars In Check

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:11:00 +0000

For people with type 2 diabetes, exercise is an imperative companion piece to managing blood sugars. For people with type

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From the Sugar Happy Kitchen: Vegan Low Carb Gluten Free Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:11:07 +0000

As Fall and Winter roll around and the sight of pumpkins adorns the landscape, it conjures up a rush of

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Alzheimer’s: The Metabolic Diet to Memory Health

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:11:14 +0000

Metabolism is your body’s engine—it breaks down the food you eat into energy to keep you alive and functioning. When

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THC Cream for Pain Relief: A Promising Approach for Neuropathy

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:11:53 +0000

Finding effective relief can be challenging and often frustrating for individuals suffering from chronic pain, particularly neuropathy. Traditional treatments often

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From the Sugar Happy Kitchen: Lamb Okra Stew

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:11:40 +0000

Okra may not be a staple on the East or West Coast, but in the South, it’s a beloved ingredient

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From the Sugar Happy Kitchen: Tender Scallop Asian Bowl

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:11:59 +0000

Nadia Al-Samarrie I spent sixteen years living in San Francisco, where I had the luxury of enjoying a diverse array

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From the Sugar Happy Kitchen: Keto Low Carb Creamy Langoustine Risotto with Vegan Option

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 01:11:22 +0000

There are a few Italian dishes I truly love, and risotto tops the list. Its versatility makes it a standout—whether

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Doctor with Diabetes Breaks Down How BGM and CGM Work Differently

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:11:57 +0000

As a diabetes doctor, I try to support my patients by providing medical and practical advice to help improve their

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