Tag Archives: Diabetic

Diabetes Vocabulary

Having diabetes can mean learning a whole new set of vocabulary. If you or someone you love has diabetes, you’ll be learning the names of drugs, different tests, complications, and more. Here are some words and phrases you might run into: Blood urea nitrogen: a waste chemical excreted by the kidneys. Above-normal levels can indicate kidney damage. Diabetic nephropathy: kidney damage associated with diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy: nerve damage associated with diabetes. Fructose: a simple sugar that occurs naturally in honey and fruit. Glucagon: a hormone that can be injected to raise the blood sugar level of a person with hypoglycemia … Continue reading →

For Parents of Diabetic Kids: What is Hypoglycemic Unawareness?

My son Garrett had a frightening experience in a class at school one day. Suddenly he was having difficulty writing. He had a hard time remembering how to spell simple words, and started to feel strange. Dizzily, he walked to the front of the classroom and approached the teacher. He opened his mouth to speak, but couldn’t remember how. He stood in front of the teacher trying to say something, anything, but the words wouldn’t come. Finally a look of understanding crossed the teacher’s face. “You’re a diabetic, aren’t you?” she asked, and quickly led him to the cafeteria, where … Continue reading →

Diabetic Friendly Chocolate Cheesecake

I have a history of diabetes in my family, so naturally I am concerned about it. Eating well also runs in my family, so I must balance between being health and being happy with what I eat. This diabetic friendly chocolate cheesecake is an excellent medium between the two! It is from the Quick-Smart Diabetic recipe collection. For this recipe, you will need one 5.25-ounce package of sugar-free chocolate graham crackers, reduced calorie margarine, ground cinnamon, cooking spray, one .25 ounce envelope of unflavored gelatin, fat-free milk, 2 1/2 8 ounce packages of 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, vanilla extract, sugar substitute … Continue reading →