Diabetes Mine
About This Site
HereÌs Why
I think I can, I think I can÷ I know I can, I know I can÷ learn to count the carb content of everything that passes my lips; carry monitor, glucose tabs, insulin pump/pen and needles at all times; learn to inject myself throughout the day; navigate the American healthcare system; and ward off the feeling that IÌm somehow being punished. We all can. IÌve learned a ton since my diagnosis 5 years ago. With diabetes, you really do learn something new every day. So I started this blog as a place to sort out and share some Ïdiabetes smartsÓ (pardon the pun) ÒÒ a gold mine of informational nuggets, if you will÷
DonÌt be Shy Please Comment! I may not agree with you, but I WILL appreciate the fact that you are talking back to me. (Oh, and remember: Nothing here qualifies as certified medical advice. OK?!
About the Author Inquisitive, perhaps-just-a-tad overly analytical new diabetic based in San Francisco, CA. Diagnosed with Type 1 in May 2003. BA in Journalism, MA in Communication Studies. After living overseas and many years of PR/marketing work for high-tech companies in Silicon Valley, currently a part-time freelance writer for the IT industry and full-time mom. Enjoys reading, cooking, aerobics, hiking, swimming, wine, weekend getaways, my kids(!) Oh yes, hit 40 and (nearly) fitter than ever! My New YearÌs resolution for the year after diagnosis was: Enjoy Life. And for the next decade: Enjoy Life More Û While Staying Calm and Being Kind. Welcome to DiabetesMineÙ * Amy Tenderich *
Interests
Reading, cooking, aerobics, hiking, swimming, wine, weekend getaways, my kids (!)
