In this Year of the Dog, it’s time to have a look at the role of dogs in diabetes research and care. Have you ever heard the story of Marjorie, also known as “dog #33”? Well, she played a big role in the discovery of insulin. Read on for a woofingly good yarn! In 1921,
And then … an unexpected glitch
Gym sessions were progressing well given I had turned up each day of the weekend for a workout. I was off to a great start to the week, presenting a 2 day Ausmed diabetes conference to update the participants in their diabetes care skills. Consequently I was on my feet all day and on Monday night
Turning back the clock on me getting diabetes: Gym success = 1+1+1 and turning on a TV!
Gym membership’s in place … now for the hard part … how to fit three gym sessions into my usual busy week. Things started well with the introductory session with personal trainer Christine (refer previous blog). My membership at Goodlife Mitcham has a fantastic feature that enables me to take a friend Friday, Saturday
Jayne’s ‘turn back the clock’ journey begins!
Apprehensive, my youngest daughter Charlotte and I made our way up the steps to Goodlife gym in Mitcham, South Australia … and what do I do? Trip up said steps in full view of reception! There’s nothing like making an entrance as my diabetes colleagues can attest I have been known to do with friend and
Time to turn back the clock on me developing diabetes!
When you’re a Credentialled Diabetes Educator, a good part of your time is spent helping people live a healthy lifestyle. It has been said a healthy lifestyle is the ‘cornerstone’ of diabetes management’. A healthy diet, being physically active and managing stress to minimise its impact on a person’s health and quality of life is the
Diabetes Awareness Week 2016 – Same old, same old!
Yet again a negative and frightening national awareness campaign has been launched into the media and social media channels across Australia by Diabetes Australia (DA). This will be my thirty-first Diabetes Awareness Week and unfortunately will yet again increase diabetes distress in many people with diabetes as well as those yet to be diagnosed. There