Take Control of your Self-Image

Take Control of your Self-Image

Take Control of your Self-Image Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that image even more severe.   Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that...
Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary

Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary

Saturday, June 20, marked 40 years since I was diagnosed with type 1. Last year, my dad gave me a file folder full of mementos from my early diabetes days. In the folder are the log sheets where the nurses–and then I–recorded my urine glucose and “acetone”...
Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary

Some Tips for Your Holiday Party

It’s the holiday season again; and you know what that means; parties, parties and more parties. From work to home you will face obstacles that interfere with your weight loss and blood glucose goals. Focusing on weight loss during the holiday season can be tough and...
Food vs. Sex

Food vs. Sex

Have you ever caught yourself watching TV at night and feeling lonely, bored or sad? Your partner may be sitting next to you or in their favorite chair, but you get up anyway; making the routine trip to the freezer to fix a bowl of ice cream, which will provide the...