#medlibs Chat Tonight on Staff Training and Professional Development

I’m moderating the weekly #medlibs chat tonight on Twitter. Our topic this week is staff training and professional development. I’ve posted some potential questions for discussion here. I’ll use these as prompts as needed, but discussion will be informal and participants can feel free to raise other related issues on the theme. See you at 8:00 pm Central time, tag your posts #medlibs. Update: Here’s the transcript. There are some excellent reminders in there from participants about low cost learning resources. Thanks to everyone who participated! Filed under: Uncategorized

Diabetes Event – Facebook Chat

I want to let you know that CVS is holding a facebook chat on Thursday 2/24 from 12-2 EST.  It’s a great opportunity for you to discuss or hear from a pharmacist about medicine as it relates to diabetes and a few other topics.  If you check out their facebook page, you can post a […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Diabetes Event – Facebook Chat is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Guess That PWD #8 (Person with Diabetes)

This one is so easy it makes a layup seem impossible.  Heading into the NFL championship weekend for the AFC and NFC, it’s only appropriate to feature Jay Cutler as this week’s PWD.  Jay started his career with the Denver Broncos and was traded to the Chicago Bears.  Now Jay is one win away from […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Guess That PWD #8 (Person with Diabetes) is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Exercising at Home – A Convenient Alternative

This is a guest post by Aaron O’Connor who dived into the world of diabetes after beginning to date a girl with type 1 diabetes.  Thanks Aaron for the post as it fits in nicely with my current drive for more exercise (P90x).  I’ve been gym membership free for about 5 years now. ***** A […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Exercising at Home – A Convenient Alternative is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

The Secret Is In The Sauce

After so many years of counting carbs it becomes almost second nature to be able to look at a piece of food and guess how many insulin spiking carbs are packed inside.  Those that are new to diabetes may find it a bit trickier and refer to carb counting guides or books on diabetes.  As […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! The Secret Is In The Sauce is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Guess That PWD #5 (Person with Diabetes)

And the answer is…. Tony Bennett.  Growing up with grandparents who were 100{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} Italian and spending a lot of time with them, I know Tony Bennett.  No, that’s not were my name came from, that’s another story.  And when I refer to Italian, I’m not talking Jersey Shore Italian.  I’m talking about traditional Italian.  It […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Guess That PWD #5 (Person with Diabetes) is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Blogging Diabetes Now On Amazon’s Kindle

In an attempt to make this blog as readily available as possible, the posts are now available on Amazon’s Kindle.  Plus, I’m fairly certain that Santa is going to be bringing me a new Kindle for Christmas.  The cost is a mere .99 a month, which I wish I could waive.  Seriously, Amazon keeps like […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Blogging Diabetes Now On Amazon’s Kindle is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Blogging Diabetes!  I have so much to be thankful for and to cherish.  I always like to take a minute and thank the men and women of our armed forces serving around the world that help keep us safe and allow us to celebrate holiday’s like this.  To them: A huge THANK […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Happy Thanksgiving! is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

7 Simple Ways to Save $1000

This guide has been a mini project of mine for a few weeks now.  I write this blog to help others and myself learn more about real-living with diabetes.  Whenever I come across something that I think will benefit the readers, I want to make it available.  In this case, I have put together a […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! 7 Simple Ways to Save $1000 is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Dad’s Diet May Cause Diabetes in Daughters

Seriously, like I don’t have enough to worry about with two beautiful young girls, who get their gorgeous looks from their mom, without having to worry about my diet causing their diabetes? I really have a soft spot for children, especially my girls.  There’s just something special about a child’s innocence and unknowing view of […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Dad’s Diet May Cause Diabetes in Daughters is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

6 Things I Want People to Know About Diabetes

Here are my six things that I think others should know about diabetes: Anybody can be diagnosed with diabetes, toddlers/infants included. A healthy diet of someone with diabetes is the same as someone without diabetes. Diabetes is emotional, stressful and sometimes very depressing. If you have diabetes, you’re not alone – there’s a whole diabetes […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! 6 Things I Want People to Know About Diabetes is a post from: Blogging Diabetes