Dad,
You taught me how to play soccer.
You taught me that classic rock bands like U2 and The Eagles don’t compete with 'N SYNC.
You taught me to put my faith in the Lord.
You taught me patience.
You taught me to always be tough.
I welcome a day to celebrate YOU because all that you’ve taug...
Read More
Insulin Pump vs. Injections
Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes is administered through injections of insulin into the fat layer under the skin. The insulin then moves into the blood stream and is used to lower blood sugar levels.
There are currently three different ways to administer the insulin through a syringe, pen or insulin ...
Read More
Gestational Diabetes
A pregnant women can be diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes during her second or third trimester of pregnancy. This is a direct result of intolerance to glucose and is typically detected during a routine screening. With 2-5% of expectant mothers being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it makes th...
Read More
Type 2 Diabetes
Of the 29 million people suffering with diabetes, 90% are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Unlike type 1, type 2 comes on gradually and is a result of insulin resistance and deficiency. Insulin resistance happens when the muscles, liver and fat tissues do not properly use the insulin produced by the ...
Read More
Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus [mel-i-tuh s, muh-lahy-]: Also known as: type 1 diabetes, insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which an individual’s pancreas stops producing insulin, resulting in dependence on externally injected insulin.
While the reasons behind the deve...
Read More