My Diabetes Partner

January 27, 2012 By Toby Smithson

My husband Tony and I have an anniversary next week, so it seems like a good time to post this interview our friends Joan and Tony (Skerbec) did with my partner and me about supporting a loved one with diabetes. You’ll hear stories of insulin forgotten, wild guava for hypoglycemia, and real advice on diabetes-management in partnership. Happy Anniversary to us!
[audio:http://diabeteseveryday.com/wp-content/uploads/Caregivers-TS5.mp3|titles=Caregivers-TS]My husband Tony and I have an anniversary next week, so it seems like a good time to post this interview our friends Joan and Tony (Skerbec) did with my partner and me about supporting a loved one with diabetes. You’ll hear stories of insulin forgotten, wild guava for hypoglycemia, and real advice on diabetes-management in partnership. Happy Anniversary!

[audio:http://diabeteseveryday.com/wp-content/uploads/Caregivers-TS6.mp3|titles=Caregivers-TS]

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Jim Smithson says

April 28, 2012 at 12:06 pm

Enjoyed the interview

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Make your content go further. Post your recipe to instagram or TikTok and it will count fir 2 entries. More $$$for diversity dietetics & more chances for you to win. No limit on entries.
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Pom Festive sweetpotato toasts

1 Sweet potato, sliced leaving skin on
Olive oil
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Pom Wonderful Arils, 4 T.

1.Brush sliced sweetpotatoes with olive oil
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2. Cut into cubes
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