The Diabetic Diary

09/27/2025

It was 3 AM. The cold sweat, the shaky hands, the desperate craving for anything sweet. It wasn't just a low; it was a battle. A battle against the urge to eat the entire kitchen, followed by the inevitable guilt when my blood sugar skyrocketed later. For years, I thought this was a personal failing, a lack of willpower. It turns out to be a shared story—a biological response that many of us with diabetes experience. Unravel the Diabetic Binge here: https://www.diabetictalks.com/featured-articles.html

09/27/2025

To love rightly is to love what is orderly and beautiful in an educated and disciplined way. Plato

09/26/2025

✈️ Traveling with diabetes supplies can feel stressful, especially when you get to airport security. What can you bring? Do you have to disconnect your pump? This article breaks down everything you need to know to maneuver the airport smoothly and with confidence. http://wp.me/p6CU6c-4r

09/26/2025

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; Hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it - Confucius

09/25/2025

Beyond the numbers: Living with diabetes involves a complex emotional landscape. Psychotherapist Eliot LeBow, from , shares his unique perspective as a person with diabetes and a professional specializing in diabetes-focused therapy. He discusses everything from dealing with burnout to managing family perceptions. Your mental health matters! https://youtu.be/SKCauUo8O4Q

09/24/2025

He who has a why can endure any how - Nietzsche

09/24/2025

Halloween can be a tricky time for parents of children with diabetes. Do you let them have the candy? Swap it out? It's a tough call between letting them be a kid and managing their health. This article explores the emotional impact of our choices and offers a fresh perspective. http://wp.me/p6CU6c-4L

09/23/2025

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it - Confucius

09/23/2025

It was a race against time, but the real battle was happening within. A simple train ride turned into a stark reminder of the challenges of living with diabetes. Read the full story of "The 9:41 to Long Beach" and discover why managing blood sugar is about so much more than just the numbers.

From the moment I left the meeting, I knew that my blood sugar was low. I walked outside and tested it. Wow, it was low! I used to keep Tootsie Roll® Pops for reactions but changed to honey packets…

09/23/2025

An article of mine that appeared in the Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper: Relationships and Diabetes: Tools for Coping http://dld.bz/dZhvq

09/22/2025

Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety. Plato