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Caught Between: Managing My Diabetes & Raising My Children

Posted in Children, Codependency, Dealing Diabetes Burnout, Dealing with diabetes, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Health, Low Blood Glucose, Mental Health, ParentsLeave a comment

Before the birth of my son people would ask me “Are you scared?” and thought to myself every time, “Of what, being a father?” I would tell them no, and there was nothing else to say. But, why not yes? I guess being honest with myself, after spending 40 years taking care of diabetes how difficult could it be?

Raising Children with Diabetes!

Posted in ADHD, Attention deficit disorder, Children, children with diabetes, Cognition, Cognitive Functioning, Dealing with diabetes, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, High Blood Glucose, Mental Health, Parents, Psychotherapy, Relationships, SiblingsLeave a comment

It happened to me. It could ha happen to you. In fact, it could happen to any insulin-dependent person living with diabetes. When the smoke cleared, I couldn’t believe what I saw. I saw it all! It was overwhelming at first to take it in: the clarity, the focus, the emotional stability and even my […]

Blood Sugar: Cognitive Distortions & Diabetes

Posted in ADHD, Attention deficit disorder, Children, Cognition, Cognitive Functioning, Dealing with diabetes, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, High Blood Glucose, Mental Health, Psychotherapy2 Comments

It happened to me. It could happen to you. In fact, it could happen to any insulin-dependent person living with diabetes. When the smoke cleared, I couldn’t believe what I saw. I saw it all! It was overwhelming at first to take it in: the clarity, the focus, the emotional stability, and even my memory.…… Continue reading Blood Sugar: Cognitive Distortions & Diabetes

Forgetting Your Name?

Posted in Cognition, Cognitive Functioning, Diabetes, Education, High Blood Glucose, Psychotherapy1 Comment

It’s Tuesday, and I have made room in my schedule to do paperwork. Everything seems to be going great. It’s just about time to go home and I realize that during the second half of the day I barely got any work done. I start thinking, “What happened?” I can’t remember so I decide to…… Continue reading Forgetting Your Name?