For individuals managing diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems offer a life-changing, state-of-the-art technological tool to help track glucose.

When we think about our child’s or teen’s behavior, we often see the superficial part  that we may not always fully understand. That is, we may see defiance or disrespect, but what is the underlying need behind the behavior? We may react with anger, yelling, doling out consequences or taking away privileges. It’s easy to… Continue reading Why is My Child So Difficult?

Falls are common, preventable, and deadly. Every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the United States. Falls are the leading cause of injury and/or death among those 65+, and more than 95% of hip fractures are a result of a fall. Many of these falls are caused by… Continue reading Fall Prevention for Older Adults

Your Body, Your Voice, Your Choice! Prior to my injury, when faced with a broken bone or infection, I left my diagnosis and course of action up to the medical professionals. However, now that I am 24 years post cervical spinal cord injury and have learned a thing or two about my body, I am… Continue reading Self-Advocacy in Medical Care

Cambrooke, a manufacturer of amino acid-based formulas, has recently discovered that their EquaCare Jr. and Essential Care Jr. formulas are less dense than indicated on the label. This has caused the prepared formula, if measured by scoop, to be lower in calories per ounce than stated on the label. The EquaCare Jr. and Essential Care Jr.… Continue reading EquaCare Jr. and Essential Care Jr. Corrected Mixing Instructions

Even though summer holds the connotation of ice cream, bare feet, swimming pools and a happy-go-lucky vibe, many of our children have a heightened level of anxiety with the transition from end-of-school into the summer season, and often throughout the summer. Although it is a transition that comes with less “work” such as homework and… Continue reading Summertime Anxiety is Real

When to Let Go and When to Hold on The summer after I turned eight, my mother took me to get my ears pierced at Claire’s in the mall. It was right in the middle of the second set of my brother’s third tennis match of the day. It was July. It was hot. I… Continue reading Growing Pains