Some things in life seem to pop up out of nowhere but just feel right, so you take action. That's what happened to Bob (my husband) and I six months ago. I was presented with an opportunity to possibly donate one of my kidneys to a friend who is on dialysis. I am currently being evaluated at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida to see if I am a living donor candidate. I am sharing my story and what I have learned in order to educate those who may be motivated to help those in desperate need of a kidney but don't act out of fear or ignorance. It has been quite an adventure so let's start at … [Read more...]
The Secret to Long Term Change: 5 Small Changes that Equate to BIG Results
What if I told you the secret to long term change was not in the big goals, but instead is found in small consistent changes? Would you believe me? This month I am sharing five small changes for you to implement that will bring you closer to those big - lofty - goals...without compromising your current lifestyle or adding more time to your day. Start and end your day with a mindfulness practice. This could be a 10 minute morning meditation, a midday walk in nature and 5 minutes of writing a gratitude list at night. This simple practice, will help set the tone for your day, bringing … [Read more...]
What you need to know about Diabetes and Alcohol
How Alcohol Affects Your Body when you have Diabetes Alcohol goes straight to your blood stream, unlike food which is digested in your GI tract. The liver sees alcohol as a toxin and is responsible for breaking it down and getting rid of it, which takes about 2 hours per drink. When you drink alcohol faster than the liver can break it down, you feel the effects of intoxication (you get a "buzz"). As you may know, the liver also pumps glucose into your blood to keep your blood sugar from dropping too low. When alcohol is introduced into your system, your liver may not notice your sugar is … [Read more...]
7 Sleep Hacks for a Better Night’s Rest
Most adults don’t get enough and people with Diabetes may have problems that affect their sleep. Try these 7 Hacks for a Better Night's Rest. People with diabetes often have two problems that affects their sleep--peripheral neuropathy and sleep apnea. Neuropathy is nerve damage that can be caused by blood sugars that are elevated over time. Symptoms are tingling, pain, burning, or numbness in feet and hands, which can be worse at night. This can make it hard to sleep. Definitely work to bring your glucose into target to prevent further damage, but also ask your health care provider for … [Read more...]
Seven Critical Mistakes Made by People With Diabetes
Seven Critical Mistakes and How to Avoid Them if You Have Diabetes Like so many of you, I've learned many lessons the hard way. That was the case with James, my first husband who had diabetes for 10 years when I met him. I didn't know much about diabetes back then and it was not even on my radar screen to talk to him about it. Because James took insulin I assumed he knew about diabetes. Tragically, I was wrong. Over the next few years the devastating complications associated with diabetes emerged: blindness, nerve damage, kidney failure and ultimately, death. Fortunately for you, there is … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- …
- 33
- Next Page »
