Resources

I’d like to share with you resources or tools I have found along the way and prove to be extremely useful. My hope is for you to find this page helpful. I will be updating it regularly. Last Update: August 11, 2020

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Books

Diabetes Books

Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars by Dr. Richard Bernstein
Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin–Completely Revised and Updated by Gary Scheiner
Bright Spots & Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me by Adam Brown and Kelly Close
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout: How to Recharge and Get Back on Track When You Feel Frustrated and Overwhelmed Living with Diabetes by Ginger Vieira
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month-to-Month Guide to Blood Sugar Management by Ginger Vieira
The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes by Riva Greenberg
Tiny Drops by Dusti Dawn Rose

Personal Development Books

The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms by Vishen Lakhiani
Think and Grow Rich: The Original, an Official Publication of The Napoleon Hill Foundation by Napoleon Hill(There are several publications of this book, but this one is the original text unaltered).
The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz

Books About Writing

The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser
Steering the Craft: A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story by Ursula K Le Guin
Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content by Ann Handley
On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books by Karen Swallow Prior

Books For Creatives

The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World by Lewis Hyde
Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
The Notebook by José Saramago
No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters by Ursula K. Le Guin
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

Books For Homeschool Teens

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
Beyond Brilliance: The Blueprint for Learning Anything by Lucas Miller

Digital Resources

Amazon Prime – You get 2-day mail delivery on your orders, plus free e-books via Kindle, free video, music streaming, and photo storage. Audible can be integrated as well. (You can get a free Amazon account, but to get Prime benefits is paid after 30 days). By the way, you can also get Prime Music and Prime Video with your Prime Membership, so no need of several providers.

Prime Student – If you are a college student you can take advantage of Amazon Prime for Student. Free for 6 six month! After that you pay a discounted price and can renew again for another year. Plus, with a Prime Student account you get even more perks than a normal Prime Membership.

Google – You can integrate everything and used from mobile to laptop to desktop and back. Getting a Google email opens all the possibilities; the resources you get with it are wonderful. One feature I love is Google Classroom, it has proved a valuable resource for homeschooling. (Free)

G-Suite – Another great Google product. Basically is Gmail on steroids, designed for business. Everything you need in one package. They have two options:
- G Suite Basic Plan: $5/user/month. Code: 9C3FWHXG67MNEA9
- G Suite Business Plan: $10/user/month. Code: 9CHDNTX6HTCHJDC

Each promotion code provides 20% off the first year on either G Suite Basic plan or G Suite Business plan.

Grammarly – Free Grammar Checker -Basic Account (can be integrated with your Google account)

Hemingway Editor App (Paid)

Dropbox (free trial and after is paid)

Bluehost with WordPress for Web Hosting, if you are planning to start a Blog.

Evernote – For digital organization (Basic is Free)

Abode – Photo Everything! You can work from the apps on your phone and then continue on your desktop. If you are a student or a teacher can get their products at a discounted price.

Canva – Graphic design software. Same app for mobile and desktop.(Free basic account)

Spotify – Not just for music. You can listen to podcast and audiobooks, great resources to have especially when homeschooling. Free web player. If you are a student you can get a discount and also there’s a family membership.

Websites

Diabetes Related Websites

JDRF – Type 1 Diabetes Research Funding and Advocacy

Diabetes Daily

Beyond Type 1

Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC)

American Diabetes Association®

diaTribe | Making Sense of Diabetes

T1International: Home

Diabetes Strong: Diabetes Articles, Healthy Food, Recipes and Fitness …

Diabetic Connect

Joslin Diabetes Center: Diabetes Research, Care, Education …

Divabetic

The Diabetes Online Community (DOC) has a strong online presence, whether you use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube you are able to find your tribe within and you will have access to more resources. Diabetes does not limit us, it empowers us to become the Best we can be!