Dear Nadia:
I use an insulin pump, and since we have changed insurance plans, I have a new Doctor, who will not give me enough insulin to last me a month. I have told him that I run out of …
Tag Archives: Blood Sugar
Francisco Zepeda’s Dog Helps Him Manage His Type 2 Diabetes
Francisco Zepeda is a 54-year-old native of El Salvador who owns an insurance agency in San Francisco. Type 2 diabetes runs in his family. He says, “My grandmother lived with diabetes for about 30 years, and my father has it …
AskNadia: Afrezza’s Inhaled Insulin- One Solution to High Insulin Prices?
Click here to Listen to Nadia’s Podcast Interview With Michael Castagna, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind
I have received many questions about insulin costs. The most common concern? The price of insulin and long-term affordability.
Just recently I read an …
AskNadia: Brown Sugar Substitute for Diabetes?
I am a type 2 diabetic. My meds are Jardiance, metformin, and Victoza. My breakfast is two pieces of whole wheat toast with sugar-reduced jam, and oatmeal with brown sugar. I think the brown sugar makes my blood sugar spike …
Diabetes Health Type 1 & Type 2: Are You in?
If you frequent my site, then health is on the top of your list. Like me, you could be looking for inspiration or tips on how to manage your blood sugars, lose weight, fit exercise in or reach your A1c …
Living With Type 1 Diabetes: A Rebellious Teenager Finds Team Type 1
I am excited to have this opportunity to write a diabetes-focused blog for Diabetes Health about living and thriving with type 1 diabetes. First of all, I am extremely passionate about racing road and mountain bicycles, running 5K runs and …
AskNadia: My Blood Sugar is 250 After Playing Hockey
Dear Nadia,
My fasting blood sugar is 120. After 30 minutes of playing hockey, it rises to 250. I am 52 years old. Should I continue playing hockey or not? Which exercise should I do to reduce my blood sugar …
Diabetes Health Type 1: Dancer Doesn’t Let Diabetes Interfere With Her Dreams
Erin Stapley has dreamed of becoming a professional dancer ever since age 10 when she auditioned for and made the Anchorage Ballet Company in Alaska.
Though the 14-year-old was stunned by last year’s discovery she has type 1 diabetes; Stapley …
Living With Type 2 Diabetes: I’m Not Drunk
Several items on the market today will alert others of our medical conditions. Choices range from electronic devices that can be worn on the belt or around the neck, to medical alert bracelets, to paper cards that are carried in …
Diabetes Health Type 2 Diabetes: Staying Employed With Diabetes
Sometimes diabetes presents us with issues that can impact a lot more than our health. While most people think about improving their diet and exercise routine to stay healthy, I was motivated to improve my health so that I could …
