Author: Amy Simon, RN, CDCES

December 20, 2023

RODS Heroes Gives Voice to the Voiceless

An amazing organization helping every child hero get a family. I recently came across an organization called RODS Heroes, which helps hero children with special abilities come home to loving families. This amazing organization described what they do in this heartful paragraph on their website. “RODS Heroes inspires families to answer the call to adopt a child with special abilities...

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November 29, 2023

A Success Story After Being Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Do you remember when you got the diagnosis? Whether it was you or someone you care for, when you hear the word Diabetes you know it will affect many factors in life. When Brooks Shuster was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he had an A1C of 12. This is the equivalent of an average blood sugar of 298 for the...

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November 15, 2023

Diabetes in America: Facing the ID/DD Population

Where do people with ID/DD fit in with treatment and care? Diabetes in America affects over 37 million people. (1)  Prediabetes affects 96 million people. (1)  With the number of people in the millions, it is a disease that cannot be ignored.  Concerning statistics it is difficult to find the exact number of people with ID/DD alone.  However, the CDC...

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November 8, 2023

Clearing the Confusion Between Insulin Injection and GLP-1 Agonist

Pharmaceutical intervention in the treatment of diabetes is truly a lifesaver. Fourteen different drug classes are available for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Some of these medications are given orally, while some are given via injection. One form of insulin is given nasally. Insulin use in type 1 diabetes is a must, due to the fact that the...

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August 16, 2023

What’s in it for me to be hydrated?

Staying hydrated is gravely important to our body. Around 60% of the human body is made of water.  We lose fluid constantly through skin (perspiring), urine, and stool. We even lose through respiration. Bodies that lack hydration are at an increased risk for many illnesses. Getting less than the required fluid intake can also increase the risk of kidney stones, urinary...

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March 9, 2023

What are CGMs? Let’s Look at Continuous Glucose Monitors

Diabetes mellitus, Latin for “sweet urine,” has been documented for over 2,000 years.  It was once recognized as a devastating and deadly disease. In the 17th century Dr. Thomas Willis, a physician from London, would diagnosis patients with diabetes by sampling their urine.  If the patient’s urine had a “sweet taste,” he would diagnose them with diabetes mellitus or “honeyed”...

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January 18, 2023

Tips for Protecting Your Largest Organ in the Cold Weather

Have you ever had that “itchy skin” feeling when the weather changes to cold and the furnaces come on? Or maybe it’s a feeling of your skin not quite fitting because your skin is so dry and tight. If you have, you are not alone.  The largest organ of our body is our skin.  Our skin does many things for...

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December 14, 2022

When the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Isn’t So Wonderful

We have all heard the song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, as well as the song We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  But not everyone is happy. For some it isn’t the most wonderful time of the year.  What if the holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year...

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November 30, 2022

Woodwork at Evergreen Homes, Inc. ATF Makes Amazing Pieces and Brings Out Creativity

The woodshop at Evergreen Homes may be small, but the people that work there make amazing pieces of art.  You might be surprised to know business operates with just a few people along with support staff. This small group creates vast variety of pieces, depending on the time of year and season. They create wonderful works of art that give...

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November 23, 2022

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The Holiday season is upon us.  Trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, along with added responsibilities, can make the holiday season a very stressful time. During times of stress, we tend to forgo healthy eating and give up exercise.  Staying healthy, happy, and helping everyone around you is important.  It is also important to enjoy this festive time of...

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