The Words Around Diabetes

The Words Around Diabetes

Marketing researchers have spent much time discovering ways to sell goods, such as food, clothing, sevices, and electronics.  One tactic is to draw in consumers through words.  Brian Wansink, professor of consumer behavior at Cornell University, found that consumers...
The Words Around Diabetes

Let’s Talk About Your Body

This article is going to address how self-defeating thinking perpetuates negative feelings around poor body image. The impact that these thoughts and feelings have on a person’s self-esteem can be paramount to the destruction of one’s confidence and happiness....
The Words Around Diabetes

A Tale of Two Wearable Exercise Devices

People with type 2 diabetes know the importance of exercise, but if you are like me, you may balk at the thought of joining a gym. However, in today’s fitness-conscious world, there are no excuses for not exercising, especially with the launch of wearable exercise...
The Words Around Diabetes

Diabetes is Small

Today is the anniversary of one of the biggest events in U.S. history. It’s hard (if not impossible) to get through September 11 without remembering where we were, or what we were doing, or how we were feeling….when terrorists attacked our safe, peaceful country. A...
The Words Around Diabetes

The Truth About Body Image and Type 2 Diabetes

Think about it. Have you considered if your body image impacts your diabetes? Have you thought about your body image? Every person has a vision regarding what they believe their body looks like, their attitude about it and views on what they like and do not like about...