How to live a long and healthy life by taking care of yourself proactively. Diabetes: it is slow, silent and stealthy. It can come on progressively and affect almost every part of your body. It can be perilous, precisely because it is so gradual and we are often so unaware of the symptoms. With meticulous …
Challenges of keeping up with type 1 diabetes in the family
Challenges of keeping up with type 1 diabetes in the family Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be an earth shattering event for the entire family due to its sudden onset and continuous life changes. Apart from the child, the family members go through many ups and downs trying to cope with fluctuating sugars, adjustment of …
The three words, “You have diabetes”, usually have a profound effect on the individual, young or old, especially the former. People tend to go through myriad emotions, ranging from guilt, confusion, fear, anger, self –pity and confusion, to even, relief, ultimately. Some people tend to blame themselves, for their poor food habits or erratic lifestyle, …
