Turn the Page

Travis Grubbs, a professional home inspector and a city Building and Zoning Inspector, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in May of 2006. Travis shares his thoughts and experiences in his column Turn the Page, as a middle-aged male that had to change his life in order to address his diabetes.

More Harm Than Good?
Does the latest JDRF Frosty fundraiser really help anyone?

Inked For Diabetes
Our fearless advocate Travis gets some permanent medical alert – in the form of a diabetes tattoo.

There’s a Fungus Among Us
Diabetes ailments aren’t just limited to blood sugar highs and lows.

Stem Cell Beliefs
We may share the same disease, but we don’t all share the same position on stem cell research.

The Type 2 Safety Net
Diabetes support has a huge impact on our overall health.

Refusing To Accept “Not Bad"
Even with diabetes, good food can be a delicious part of life!

The Finger
The unruly side of blood sugar testing.

Score Card
On the hunt for game and good blood sugar numbers.

Metformin Happens
Dealing with the metformin side effects.

Concrete Goals
What are the real benchmarks of good control?

To Criticize Or Not To Criticize
Words can lift you up as well as tear you down – take heed!

Diabetes nation
The time to get serious about this threat is now!.

Reactions to Diabetes
When to tell, what to say, and how to handle people’s reactions.

Addressing My Issues
Dealing with life’s issues, one decade at a time.

A Cure for Diabetes
Evaluating these advertised “cures” with a critical eye.

A New Low
The surprise ‘sneak attack’ of a low blood sugar.

A Type 2 Bias?
Commiting to educating the public, regardless of “type.”

Our Overweight Society
Control the size of your meals and control the size of yourself.

When Travis Met Type 2 Diabetes
There are no guarantees, but there is always hope.