David Spero

David Spero has been a nurse for 40 years and has lived with multiple sclerosis for 30 years. He is the author of four books: The Art of Getting Well: Maximizing Health When You Have a Chronic Illness (Hunter House 2002), Diabetes: Sugar-coated Crisis — Who Gets It, Who Profits, and How to Stop It (New Society 2006, Diabetes Heroes (Jim Healthy 2014), and The Inn by the Healing Path: Stories on the road to wellness (Smashwords 2015.) He writes for Diabetes Self-Management and Pain-Free Living (formerly Arthritis Self-Management) magazines. His website is www.davidsperorn.com. His blog is TheInnbytheHealingPath.com.

Let’s Get Moving

What if there was a drug that lowered insulin resistance and blood glucose, reduced pain, made you happier, raised your energy level, helped you sleep, improved bowel function, and promoted weight loss? Would you pay $1000 a month for it? Read More “Let’s Get Moving”

Type 2 Diabetes—An Environmental Illness

Most doctors and health writers blame Type 2 diabetes on bad genes, bad behavior, or both. Diabetes is all your fault—either you’re doing something wrong, or there’s something wrong with you. Read More “Type 2 Diabetes—An Environmental Illness”

Wellness is a Team Sport, Part 2: Working With Family

We all know families can make or break a self-management program. How do you exercise if everyone in your family says, “Aww, stay here and watch ‘King of Queens’ with us”? How do you get Oreos out of the house when family members love them? How do you stay relaxed when everybody in the house is arguing? Read More “Wellness is a Team Sport, Part 2: Working With Family”

Wellness is a Team Sport, Part 1: “I Hate to Ask”

When I started to become disabled with multiple sclerosis (MS), I rapidly learned that I needed help. If I wanted to go places, do things, earn a living, and enjoy life, other people would have to get involved. Over time, I’ve also needed more support from assistive devices—ankle braces, canes, a mobility scooter. With help, I’m having a great life. Without it, I’d be isolated, poverty-stricken, and miserable. Read More “Wellness is a Team Sport, Part 1: “I Hate to Ask””

Introducing Myself

I’m honored to be invited to share this blog with the readers of Diabetes Self-Management. I’ve written many articles for the print version, such as “The Healing Value of Fun,” “Making Positive Changes,” and “Getting a Hand from Social Agencies.” It’s one of the best self-help magazines out there. Read More “Introducing Myself”