Being prepared is a crucial part of managing diabetes, and it can significantly enhance your daily life in many ways. It’s all about having your supplies ready and knowing how to effectively monitor and manage your blood sugar levels. With a little bit of knowledge, you’ll feel empowered to handle unexpected situations, like dealing with hypoglycemia.
Consider keeping some fast-acting carbohydrates, like glucose tablets, easily accessible in your car, along with other longer-acting snacks. It’s also a good idea to have a blood glucose meter, test strips, and any other necessary supplies. If you think it’s necessary, a glucagon kit can provide extra peace of mind in emergencies.
Remember, a little bit of preparation goes a long way in helping you navigate your day with confidence and ease!
And as we tag along on your journey, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the strength of my great-grandmother, who bravely traveled to America from Italy with her two sons. Her pioneering spirit is a wonderful reminder that we can face challenges with resilience and grace.
Divabetic (Divabetic.org) presents a month-long showcase celebrating 10 years of diabetes podcasting. Each of the featured podcasts spotlights our favorite guests, topics, poems, games and/or musical inspiration. Enjoy!
Mr. Divabetic explores issues of love, intimacy and diabetes on this special one hour podcast.Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to sexual health complications including vaginal dryness, sensation and performance. Up to 50% of men and 25% of women may experience some kind of sexual problem or a loss of sex drive.
Don’t equate sexual performance with love or a fulfilling relationship; focus on letting your partner know you care and want to give pleasure as part of your relationship
Mr. Divabetic’s Guests include Best-Selling Author Lisa Eugene, Jennifer Martsolf from Trigg Laboratories (the makers of Wet Lubricants) and Janis Roszler MS, RD, LD/N, CDE, FAND (2008-2009 Diabetes Educator of the Year (AADE).
If you or your partner is experiencing sexual difficulties, you may find it helpful to meet with a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, marriage counselor or sex therapist. These professionals can help you learn how to reduce stress and change behaviors and attitudes, particularly when impotence is caused by stress or other mental health issues.
Our monthly podcasts are dedicated to Music Lovers living with, at risk and/or affected by diabetes. We aim to be the epicenter of the circle of care, a link between patients and their health care providers, a translator of clinical speak and a bridge between denial and acceptance, fear and confidence
Divabetic was inspired by the late music legend, Luther Vandross and created in 2005 by Max ‘Mr. Divabetic’ Szadek, who, as Vandross’ assistant of 14 years, witnessed his boss, mentor, and friend struggle in silence and solitude with the diabetes and its related complications. Since its inception, Divabetic has presented outreach programs in 15 major U.S. cities, reaching hundreds of thousands of women, their families and health care professionals.
Experience more of our GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS philosophy at divabetic.org
