Diabetes Connections
Diabetes and the Gingko Tree
Did you know there is a connection between the Ginkgo tree and diabetes? When I wrote Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift, I included a Ginkgo tree in the story. I had always loved the graceful shape and fan shaped leaves of the Ginkgo tree that grew in the courtyard of my childhood home. My “Green Brain“ knew…
Read moreMy Mother’s Message About Diabetes
The Thanksgiving holiday is a bittersweet time for me. I celebrated the 47th anniversary of meeting my husband, Jordan, and the following day I acknowledged the 26th anniversary of our son, Joshua being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. When I redesigned my new website, I made sure there was a section about “Diabetes” that would offered visitors educational and inspirational experiences. One of the sections…
Read moreNovember – American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month! With nearly 26 million children and adults in American living with diabetes, and another 79 million at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the disease is taking a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on families and health care. Sadly, most Americans do not realize that diabetes is serious and devastating disease! Recent statistics from…
Read moreAlert Service Dogs for People with Diabetes
We’ve all heard that a dog is man’s best friend. I would say that a dog is a family’s best friend. Our family has shared our home with “Jericho”, a Bedlington Terrier, a Sheltie name “Princess Leia” because our sons were into Star Wars at the time, and “Golda My Dear”, our Golden-Newfoundland-Labrador Mountain Mutt. We’ve also heard…
Read moreDiabetes Connection for New Website and Children’s Book
This morning, I printed out a copy of each page from my old website. My new website is almost ready to be launched and my “Yellow Brain” wanted to keep a record of that site, as I have done with the previous websites. As as I was printing out the pages I realized that I…
Read moreDiabetes Is NO Laughing Matter For Our Children
Below is a cartoon I saw in the newspaper the other day. Cartoons are meant to be humorous and entertaining. However, my reaction was one of HORROR and HEARTBREAK. Diabetes is NO laughing matter for our children! Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator FREE Brain Color Statistics – sign…
Read moreA Diabetes Connection:Two Mothers, A Bear and A Book
Lucia, is the pharmacist at our local Walgreens drug store. She is familiar with my commitment to raise funds for a cure for diabetes, create a greater awareness about diabetes and offer education to other families who deal with the daily challenges of diabetes. Over the years we have known each other, we have spoken…
Read moreDiabetes Statistics, Cost and Affects in the U.S.
When I learned about Mrs. Obama’s campaign against Obesity I was delighted. However, I was disappointed that she did not emphasize the significant affect obesity has on diabetes. Every one who knows me, understands that my “Blue Brain and Heart” passionately speak and write about diabetes management, finding a cure for diabetes, and diabetes being…
Read moreDiabetes and A Basesball Hero
Ron Santo a.k.a #10 turns 70 today! If you are not a Chicago Cubs fan you may not know about Ron Santo, who is our legendary and beloved Chicago Cubs 3rd baseman. Ron is hero to baseball fans and to the adults, children and families who deal with the challenges of diabetes. Ron was diagnosed…
Read moreChildhood Obesity and Adult Weight Loss
I was impressed when I learned that First Lady, Michelle Obama has taken on childhood obesity as her focus for 2010. However, I would really be really excited and encouraged if her focus also included an greater awareness and more education about the increase of children who are over weight and are diagnosed with Type…
Read moreAnti-Inflamation Drug Connected to Diabetes Cure
Today, my friend, Danielle, sent me a link to a YouTube video. I always watch or read what Danielle send me. She is a “Green Brainer” and researches her information before sending it to others. After I watched that video I saw another video on the side of the page entitled “Breakthrough Diabetes Research from…
Read moreDiabetes Capital and Artificial Pancreas
I recently read two astounding article about diabetes management. The first article focused on Logan County, West Virginia, which has been called the “Diabetes Capital of the United States.” The article said the residents of Logan County, population 36,00, know about the risks of diabetes, but find it difficult to change their eating habits and…
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