“What will I do now?” This was what my daughter said to me through tears and total fear for her future. She had just been told her diabetes had attacked her eyes. She has Retinopathy due... Read more >>

For the past few months I’ve been putting off going to the doctor and getting my yearly checkup. I guess if I don’t feel anything, why see a doctor? “If it ain’t broke,... Read more >>

Diabetics may try a variety of medications and lifestyle changes before finding the combination that works best. A new study finds that third-line treatments may do the trick when first- and... Read more >>

Whether regular, wide, twisty, or broad, the noodle is full of flavor. You can butter them, onion and pepper them, or cheese and sauce them (with or without meat). The noodle has the taste to savor.... Read more >>

Over the years there have been claims that vinegar can cure a variety of health problems. Apple cider vinegar in particular has received much attention where proponents believe it to be packed with... Read more >>

Pregnancy is a period when most of women get overweight—a bit or a lot. This level of overweight is individual, and it depends on various factors. Such as proper feeding, overeating,... Read more >>

Diabetes care and management has become a hot topic in the last few years. It is estimated that over 18 million people living in the U.S. are diabetic. In addition to insulin regulation, blood sugar... Read more >>

It’s the night before the memoir workshop with Heather. Tomorrow I am supposed to bring in a picture of myself at age ten. I dig through the labyrinth that is [my desk]. I wrestle out the blue... Read more >>

Last week, I took an unwanted visit to the dentist to get several fillings along my gum line. Lying down with those funny glasses on, it was hard to know exactly what was in my mouth, but it felt like... Read more >>

Type I Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that usually strikes in childhood or as a young adult. (Although diagnosis can occur at any age). The body essentially turns on itself and destroys the insulin... Read more >>