Mommy Meter
Deanna Glick has been a writer and editor for various publications for more than a decade and has had Type 1 diabetes for 14 years. She has volunteered time for diabetes organizations and raised money for research by training for and completing the Kona Marathon in 2002. In 2005, Deanna met her greatest challenge so far as a woman with diabetes: becoming pregnant with and giving birth to her daughter, Carlin. In her column, Mommy Meter, she shares the adventures of managing diabetes while caring for her family. Deanna currently works on a freelance basis from her home just outside Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.deannaglick.com.
Diabetes and Discipline
What to do when my judgment may be inhibited by my disease.
Before Emergency Strikes
Making an emergency plan a priority now.
No Excuses
Make time for a workout, even when it’s tough.
The Sweetest Surprise
A simple gesture can carry a powerful message.
Travel Headaches are Worth Holiday Cheer
It’s easy to forget the extra baggage of diabetes with family by your side.
Trim Your Seasonal To-Do List
The holidays are truly a time when less is more.
Battling Blood Sugar and Exhaustion
Six tips for managing time and bouncing blood sugar levels.
College Fund vs. Diabetes Care
When it comes to this battle, there is no contest.
Knowing when to ask for help.
A Perfectionist’s Surprise
Doctor can be important ally in journey to achieve optimal health.
The Quest for Quality Healthcare
Access is a human issue, not just a diabetes issue.
When Mommy Has Diabetes
Teaching your child about your diabetes, one glucose tab at a time.
More Than a Sip of Support
Diabetes management can include the whole family.
Weighing Priorities
Self care often takes back seat to caring for a child.
Food Frugality
Remembering to bolus for all those baby bites.
My Most Important Boss
When having a child takes precedence over all other jobs.
Continuing a Family
When you’re considering making your first baby your last.
Fear and Lows in Leesburg, VA
The challenge of managing diabetes and motherhood.
Disclaimer
dLife's Daily Living columnists are not all medical experts, but everyday people living with diabetes and sharing their personal experiences. While their method of diabetes management may work for them, everyone is different. Please consult with your diabetes care team to find out what will work best for you.