Category Archives: Travel
Taking Diabetes on Vacation
Summer’s in full swing now, which means so is vacation season. Beaches, road trips, spending time with family—it’s a time to kick back and leave all your cares behind. The last thing you want to worry about is your diabetes. … Continue reading
Take a Guess: What Are the Most-Asked Questions about Diabetes?
While every person who contacts our Center for Information and Community Support has a unique situation, we do see patterns among the questions that we get every day. Here are some of the most popular questions and answers—because, chances are, they have crossed your mind too. Continue reading
The Go-To Guide
There’s a new and updated edition of the American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes out! My parents gave me the 2nd edition when I was diagnosed. I’m sure the 3rd and 4th editions each went through their updates and changes, but when I picked up the new 5th edition recently, I can hardly recognize it. The layout has changed, there’s more information on health care systems, insurance and men’s and women’s health – the book has a completely different look and feel. Continue reading
Award-Winning and Diabetes-Friendly Mediterranean Meals
Back in November, a friend and I made a “Mediterranean Thanksgiving” using The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. Later, I chatted with the author, Amy Riolo, about her book, her culinary experiences all around the world and her connection to diabetes. I thought her cookbook was great, so I used it again for a potluck evening with friends. Right then, I should have realized that I wasn’t the only one appreciating the great stuff in Amy’s cookbook. It turns out, the Nautilus Book Awards took notice, too! Continue reading
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Posted in Authors, Books, Cooking, Recipes, Tips and ideas, Travel Tagged Amy Riolo, diabetes recipes, Mediterranean diet
Leaving on a Jet Plane
I’m flying south this week to meet my family for the holidays and while I’m excited to see them, I am not excited to be flying. Airport security lines always freak me out a little. Did I remember to take of my belt? Do my shoes go on the conveyor belt or in the plastic bin? Will my jewelry set off the metal detectors? Will my insulin pump? Will my continuous glucose monitor sensor be noticed if I get a pat-down? And, of course, am I moving fast enough so the people behind me don’t get annoyed? Continue reading
