Diabetes Blog Week!** May 16 - 20th!**
This is such a cool challenge and personal outlet for diabetes self care. To learn more about D Blog Week, see the blog topics or to sign up, visit our friend Karen Graffeo, host of the 7th annual Diabetes Blog Week at Bitter~Sweet ™: Seventh Annual Diabetes Blog Week!!!
Or, share your stories right here in the forum! There is a different writing topic for each day of the week that you can find on Karen’s blog. We will also post the daily blog topics right here!
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2016 Diabetes Blog Week Topics & Posts** Topic for Monday May 16th of Blog Week!**
DAY 1 DIABETES BLOG WEEK WRITING PROMPT From the host of Diabetes Blog Week…
“Lets kick off the week by talking about why we are here, in the diabetes blog space. What is the most important diabetes awareness message to you? Why is that message important for you, and what are you trying to accomplish by sharing it on your blog?”
see the rest here Bitter~Sweet ™: 2016 Diabetes Blog Week Topics & Posts
Thanks for posting the topics here. 
Welcome!! 
DAY 2 TOPIC
The Other Half of Diabetes - Tuesday 5/17
We think a lot about the physical component of diabetes, but the mental component is just as significant. How does diabetes affect you or your loved one mentally or emotionally? How have you learned to deal with the mental aspect of the condition? Any tips, positive phrases, mantras, or ideas to share on getting out of a diabetes funk? (If you are a caregiver to a person with diabetes, write about yourself or your loved one or both!)
DAY 3 TOPIC!
*Language and Diabetes - Wednesday 5/18
There is an old saying that states “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. I’m willing to bet we’ve all disagreed with this at some point, and especially when it comes to diabetes. Many advocate for the importance of using non-stigmatizing, inclusive and non-judgmental language when speaking about or to people with diabetes. For some, they don’t care, others care passionately. Where do you stand when it comes to “person with diabetes” versus “diabetic”, or “checking” blood sugar versus “testing”, or any of the tons of other examples? Let’s explore the power of words, but please remember to keep things respectful.
DAY 4 TOPIC
The Healthcare Experience - Thursday 5/19
Most people who live with a chronic illness end up with a lot of experience when it comes to dealing with healthcare. How would you improve or change your healthcare experience? What would you like to see happening during medical visits with your healthcare team? How about when dealing with your health insurance companies? What’s your Healthcare Wish List or Biggest Frustration? Today is the day to share it all!