Sisterhood Is Powerful (and Redesigned)
Brandy Barnes talks about the DiabetesSisters website redesign and her organization’s ambitious plans for 2013.
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Oscar to the Rescue
(Editor’s Note: Although Becki Lang lives in the United Kingdom, we thought her story is one that would resonate with
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You Are Not Alone
DiabetesSisters’ PODS support groups help women with diabetes find kindred spirits.
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Going for Your Goal
To reach your long-term goals for managing diabetes, I think it’s helpful to stop and write down what short-term steps
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Robot Transforms Team-Based Healthcare
While this robot doesn’t do housework, the technological advancements of the space-age cartoon “The Jetsons” might not be as far
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Things I Wish I Could Have Told Myself as a Newly Diagnosed Teen
The first thing I would have said to that frightened 18-year-old girl back in 1994 is, “It’s not your fault.”
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Tips for Keeping Your Smart Phone Data Safe
Like Boy Scouts everywhere, smart phone users will always be prepared in an emergency, since their devices have the ability
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Am I the Only One Who Panics About Having Blood Drawn?
My previous boss once said to me as I freaked out about having to get some blood work drawn, “They
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Pre-Diabetes: Exercise and Diet Are Your Keys to Freedom
If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, you have to start looking seriously at how you live your life. Talk
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Choosing an Insulin Pump: My Personal Debate
I have decided to start using an insulin pump. Was the decision scary? Yes, to say the least. In fact
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High Blood Sugar Can Cause Dental Problems, Too
It comes as no surprise to a person with diabetes that having high blood sugar can have a huge impact
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