THIS is Simcha that started this all. What a gentle giant he was! His nose was bigger than she was.

A diagnosis of diabetes doesn't always mean your future is set in stone. For many people with type 2 diabetes, healthy changes in nutrition, physical activity, weight management, sleep, stress management, and working closely with their healthcare team can lead to diabetes remission, where blood sugar returns to a non-diabetic range without the need for diabetes medication. A functional medicine approach can also play an important role by looking beyond blood sugar numbers to identify and address underlying contributors such as nutrition, inflammation, sleep, stress, gut health, and metabolic function. For some individuals with type 2 diabetes, this comprehensive approach can help support remission. Type 1 diabetes is different. It is an autoimmune condition and is not currently reversible, but it can be successfully managed with the right treatment and support. Your daily choices matter. Small, consistent changes can improve your health, reduce complications, and help you feel better, one day at a time. Knowledge empowers better decisions.

The new class will not drop in the classroom until tomorrow. Internet was down part of the day still due to the tornado, which is crazy!

I lost my little Mazel today. I've been watching her closely over the past couple of days, knowing something was off. She was still eating and drinking. She was using the litter box but all of a sudden she couldn't hear me. She went deaf overnight. Today she had an episode of incontinence and wouldn't move. Picking her up was like picking up a rag. Then she started panting like a dog. Then she went into full-blown respiratory distress. She is now with my son, Simcha and the rest of my pets. I'll miss my little girl. 🥹🥹

Yesterday, I floated the idea of creating Simcha Pet Physiology Digest, a digital magazine focused on pet health education, myth-busting, practical insights, and community spotlights. Some of you encouraged me to create it. So, Simcha Pet Physiology Digest is officially moving forward! 🐾 This publication is being created for pet parents who want to understand more, support better, and become stronger advocates for the animals they love. The inaugural issue will include: - Gut Health & The Microbiome - Behavior & Physiology - Nutrition & Wellness - Myth vs. Fact - Research Explained in Plain English - Real Stories from Pet Parents - Community Spotlights - Pet of the Month Contest - Heroes on Both Ends of the Leash Yes, I'm dedicating a special section to honoring: - Military Working Dogs - Police K9s - Service Dogs - Therapy Dogs - Search & Rescue Dogs And the incredible people who work beside them. Because some heroes walk on four legs. And let's be honest... The Pet of the Month Contest may become one of my favorite sections because pet parents LOVE showing off their fur babies. Whether your pet is: A squirrel-chasing maniac The ruler of the household A professional treat negotiator A world-class couch potato Or a crowing rooster I want to hear their story! Who wants to be one of the Founding Featured Partners in the very first issue with global distribution both on and off Skool? If you're a: Pet Community Owner Pet Influencer YouTube Creator Veteran Law Enforcement Author Trainer Rescue Organization Pet Business Owner and would like to advertise, be featured, submit an article, or share your mission with our readers, send me a message. There's something pretty special about being able to say: "I was featured in the inaugural issue of Simcha Pet Physiology Digest." Thank you for encouraging me to take this leap. Together, we're building more than a magazine. We're building a community that learns, grows, and advocates for the pets we love.