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The Diabetic Diabetes Nurse
Trisha Guess
Dec 30, 20232 min read
New year, New... Diabetes?
As we usher in the new year we often find ourselves in reflection. How was this last year? Did I meet my goals? How is my health, really?...
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Trisha Guess
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Climate Change
Did you know that climate change affects all areas of life? No? Lets talk about it. Imagine your body as a machine that needs a good...
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Trisha Guess
Aug 15, 20234 min read
Back to School with Diabetes
As the summer break draws to a close and the familiar excitement of a new school year approaches, it's important to consider the unique...
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Trisha Guess
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, a hormone that plays a critical role in...
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Trisha Guess
Jul 18, 20236 min read
Stages of Diabetes
Did you know that diabetes has been around for at least 3500 years. Evidence was discovered in the Ebers papyrus. In these documents...
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Trisha Guess
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Safely Living with Diabetes in Summer
Summer is officially here and it’s time to get ready for a season filled with fun adventures and outdoor activities. Summer brings...
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Trisha Guess
May 11, 20233 min read
How to Meet a Goal
Hi Everyone! Continuing the topic from last week, I wanted to talk about how to implement our goals. The first step is to dream up our...
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Trisha Guess
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Setting Realistic Goals
Hi everyone, This post will be from a more personal point of view. First things first, I want to apologize for my absence. I have not...
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Trisha Guess
Mar 28, 20233 min read
Insulin: Why are there so many kinds?
Insulin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pancreas, and its primary function is to regulate blood sugar levels in the body....
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Trisha Guess
Mar 23, 20233 min read
Why does Insulin cost so much?
Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the body. It is essential for people with diabetes to manage their condition...
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Trisha Guess
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Burnout
Diabetes burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that occurs when someone with diabetes feels overwhelmed by the demands...
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Trisha Guess
Mar 6, 20233 min read
The Impact of Diabetes on Mental Health
Diabetes affects more than 420 million people worldwide, and it can lead to a range of health complications if left untreated. In...
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Trisha Guess
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Why is Diabetic Education Important?
Diabetic Educators are a essential member of the healthcare team. This is a complex role as diabetes is an umbrella for the various types...
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Trisha Guess
Feb 11, 20232 min read
Emergency Preparedness
Natural disasters have been increasing over the recent years. The best way to avoid further emergencies is to be prepared. If you have...
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Trisha Guess
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Time for Diabetes
Navigating chronic illness can be a challenging and demanding experience, both physically and mentally. It requires a significant amount...
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Trisha Guess
Feb 1, 20236 min read
Consequences of Diabetes
Diabetes is an all encompassing condition. When blood sugar levels are chronically out of range the risk of developing complications...
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Trisha Guess
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Nutrition Nuances
Nutrition is vital for the general health and well being of any one. However, those of us with diabetes know that there are even more...
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Trisha Guess
Jan 18, 20233 min read
The Diabetic Diet
The diabetic diet is not an actual diet. Diabetics can eat anything just like everyone else. However, it is very important to make...
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Trisha Guess
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Diabetes: The Other Types
Did you know that Type 1 and Type 2 are not the only kinds of diabetes? The other types of diabetes make up 2% of the diabetic community....
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Trisha Guess
Jan 6, 20232 min read
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a group of diseases that work in the endocrine system of the body. Diabetes in all forms creates an environment for...
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