Managing diabetes day-to-day can be tough. Nonetheless, it may be enlightening to talk to others who have gone through the same things you have and to learn from their achievements and failures.
These are some of the most motivational, empowering, and informative diabetic blogs. Around 29.1 million individuals in the United States have diabetes, a set of disorders that affects how the body uses blood glucose. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body does not create any or enough insulin and is typically identified in young people.
Nevertheless, those over 40 are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes, characterized by impaired insulin function. Almost ninety-five percent of those with diabetes have type 2.
Speaking of Diabetes
The Joslin Diabetes Center publishes the blog Speaking of Diabetes. Regarding diabetes research and education, Harvard's Joslin Diabetes Center is second to none. They have over 300 scientists working on developing new strategies to stop, reverse, and even reverse type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Joslin's mission is to create a world without diabetes. Meanwhile, its highly trained and multi-skilled staff is bettering the lives of people with diabetes via patient education programs and treatment. All those who care for a person with diabetes and want to learn more about the disease might benefit from Speaking of Diabetes.
Recent entries cover topics including understanding oxidants and diabetes issues, the benefits of having an exercise physiologist, and ideas for grilling meals that are friendly to people with diabetes.
Diabetes Developments
David Mendosa is solely responsible for the conception and development of Diabetes Developments. David has had type 2 diabetes since 1994 and works as a medical writer, advocate, and consultant.
David's life shifted once he was diagnosed with diabetes; he became more health conscious, altered his diet, and read all he could about the condition. David and Catherine met by chance after joining a diabetic email group and exchanging humorous messages with one another. This site, Diabetes Developments, provides up-to-date information about the diabetes community.
David's most recent writings cover topics including the dangers of toxic relationships and how to avoid them, common misconceptions about diabetes, and the role of mindfulness in the management of both diabetes and weight.
TheFitBlog
Comprised of a husband and wife TheFitBlog is a collaborative effort between husband-and-wife team Tobias and Christel Oerum. Since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 19, Christel has steadfastly resolved not to let the disease diminish her quality of life. Christel's philosophy is, "With diabetes, there are no limits."
TheFitBlog was founded by Tobias and Christel so that individuals with diabetes may easily and quickly receive reliable information about exercising safely and successfully. The posts are loaded with positive inspiration to help individuals take care of their health and diabetes management, primarily focusing on exercise advice and nutritious meals.
Recent topics on Christel's blog include the benefits and drawbacks of continuous glucose monitoring, strategies for dealing with diabetes while traveling, and how to treat low blood sugar.
Six Until Me
Six Till Me was founded in 2005 by Kerri Morrone Sparling, who was motivated to create the company after becoming frustrated when researching diabetes online and finding only lists of difficulties and terrifying anecdotes. She wondered whether any others had been dealing with type 1 diabetes from infancy.
Kerri was one of only a few people blogging about diabetes when she began hers. But today, she says she is a proud part of a large diabetic community who write about the ailment and share tales, showing that they are not alone with the disease.
Personal anecdotes are interspersed throughout Six Until Me, such as Kerri's purchase of "useless juice," a flight attendant's covert replacement of an infusion set, and a look back at how pregnancy and diabetes were handled 30 years ago.
College Diabetes Network
The mission of the College Diabetes Network (CDN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is to connect and empower students living with diabetes via a variety of initiatives. Students with diabetes can find useful information and resources on the CDN website.
It's meant to be a living resource for parents, family members, doctors, and university employees, and it also works to link kids with local resources. Relationships, activism, students' rights, employment prospects, and getting ready to leave college are just a few topics covered by the CDN's blog.
Recent entries include Tyler, a Penn State University sophomore, who writes about his experience with type 1 diabetes and the difficulties he has faced as a college student, as well as Deanelle, a Penn State University freshman, who writes about her experience with diabetes while studying abroad for six months.
