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I haven't been blogging, debating or communicating much lately because I can't focus. This is based on two things I can't control, high blood sugar, which interferes with my concentration, and stress (which interferes with my blood sugar). But I realized recently that both of these things are tied to the one thing I never get enough of - quiet. In a house filled with people, the phone is always...

It seems I live to fight another day. The crisis, for now is averted and my blood sugar is once again under control. It seems only one medication really works for me, and as long as I take it, my blood sugar remains stable. It's expensive, naturally, but getting to live is worth the cost. Hopefully soon I will beat the exhaustion and get back to writing. Projects are piling up, deadlines are...

Dear Pharmacist, I’m frequently confused by all the choices when I’m trying to select an over-the-counter (OTC) product from the drugstore. Is it OK to ask the pharmacist for help? I’ve tried at times, but they are always busy and I have to wait. --P.R. New York Dear P.R.,Absolutely! Pharmacists are trained to be drug information specialists, so we can save you time, money and perhaps...

I haven't posted recently because my creativity is at zero. It's odd, because normally, I would think to myself: hey, something's not right here. My thought processes have slowed. But when your thought processes slow, you don't have those thoughts...and you don't know you're sick. So this week I came fairly close to death and didn't even know I was sick. Welcome to life with diabetes....

It all began so innocently. We opened the garage door before dawn to heave our booty out into the yard for display by sunup. There is always a group of ‘buyers’ who show up before you’re ready, and our yard sale was no different. He pulled up in front, got out of his car, and we said, “We’re not ready yet (having 4 things on only one of our many rented tables). He replied, “Well,...

A very informative article from everyday health.com LINK: http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/eating-a-healthy-breakfast.aspxARTICLE: A Healthy Breakfast for Weight-Loss Success Your breakfast choices lay the foundation for your entire day and your long-term health. But you don't have to stick with the traditional options....