Life with chronic illness (or several) is not what most would describe as a perfectly pleasant cup of tea. In fact, most would consider one more than enough. But we do not dictate the dishes life serves off its menu. Instead, we are force fed situation and circumstance. So, you either make do, add a … Continue reading Culpable Consumption
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Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 2
Diabetes has always had a presence in my life. As a relative of Sir Frederick Banting, growing up I was very familiar with his accomplishments, especially his co-discovery of insulin and its therapeutic abilities. When I was in the second and third grade, I had a classmate with Type 1 Diabetes. During the school day, she … Continue reading Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 2
