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We aren’t born with innate skills to masterfully negotiate life with a chronic illness, but we do adapt and learn. Hopefully, and especially if you are new at this, my life lessons will speed things up for you. Keep in mind that although my tips may sound easy, they were learned through years of brutal lessons, which I’m sure you have had your fair share of thus far. Hugs, we’re all in this together!

Contributor: Barbara Eichorst, MS, RD, CDE, Diabetes Clinical Liaison, beichorst@eichorst.net

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