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Jan Chait
Jan Chait was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in January 1986. Since then, she has run the gamut of treatments, beginning with diet and exercise. She now uses an insulin pump to help treat her diabetes.
Just Call Me A Peripatetic Diabetic
Seeing the aurora borealis is at the top of my bucket list, and I have an idea of where I would like to go to see it: Chena Hot Springs Resort near Fairbanks, Alaska. Sometimes I daydream about soaking in a 105° rock lake that’s surrounded by ice and snow while I watch lights dance across the sky…
Searching My Brain for Something to Say
Searching my brain (or what’s left of it) this week, I couldn’t come up with one thing to write about. I could, however, think of several — none of which would make a full blog. Or not that I could determine. So consider this my occasional burst of cleaning out some of the things I have hiding in folders… and in the recesses of my brain…
Now How Did That Happen?
One of my friends is coming over today for lunch. I’m excited. It’s just what I need — some company, food that isn’t pretty much the same thing except for a different sandwich filling, and some laughs. If the sun would shine, the day would be perfect…
Finally! A Stress-Free Weekend
Legally Blonde isn’t a musical I would have chosen to see, but my almost 16-year-old (yikes!) granddaughter was dying to see it, so off to “Broadway in Chicago” we went. It was delightful! In fact, I’d go to see it again. Alas, it closed Sunday…
Anticipation Ends in Disappointment
I’d been looking forward to last weekend for weeks. Sandy and I had signed up to attend this year’s Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference, and she suggested that we spend the weekend in Indianapolis — despite the fact that she lives in Indy and I live only one hour away. It was a chance for both of us to get a change of scenery…
Low Glucose Leads to High Anxiety
The time was nearing for my surgery and I was getting more and more agitated. Not about the surgery, mind you. No, it was about my blood glucose levels. Despite lowering my basal rate, my glucose wouldn’t go any higher than 70-something mg/dl. Because I was having general anesthesia, I couldn’t eat or drink anything to raise it…
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Is Weight Good for You?
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Just Call Me A Peripatetic Diabetic
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Diabetes and the Downturn
Find out about organizations and programs that can help with health-care expenses during tough times.
Keeping Active With Diabetes and Arthritis
Exercise can help control both diabetes and arthritis. Here’s how to get started and stay injury-free.
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Learn what you can do to prevent indigestion, as well as when to seek medical help.
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