Best Tricks To Navigate Tube Feeding On the Go Like a Pro
With any chronic illness, going out can feel daunting. What if something happens that triggers my symptoms? What if I can’t take care of my body’s needs the way I can at home? Or what if I encounter people who don’t understand or actively make me feel worse about being sick or disabled? This can be a […]
Tubie Gear: Our Top Recommendations
Getting a feeding tube comes with a lot of baggage — literally! Administering feeds requires a lot of tubie gear. There are the staples – feeds, pump, skin barrier, and cleaner – that are crucial to tube feeds. But many other products can make life so much easier! We’ve asked our tubie friends what gear […]
5 Gift Ideas for Your Friends With Chronic Illness
With the holidays right around the corner, you may be wondering what gifts to get for your friends with chronic illness. We’ve put together our annual gift guide to help you out! 1. clutter-free In this second year of spending too much time at home, many people have realized just how cluttered their spaces are! […]
Preparing for the Unexpected
Getting organized for daily life can be a challenge. Being prepared for potential unexpected detours — like a trip to the hospital — can feel overwhelming. But now more than ever, it is helpful to have a plan in place, just in case. Hospitals are under strain, and so wait times may be longer and […]
Back to School?
At the start of summer, it seemed I would be writing a joyous “back to school!” blog about the successful reopening of schools for the fall thanks to vaccines and the drastic decline of COVID in most states. Apparently I was not alone in my optimism, as the back to school commercials this year show […]
Chronic Illness Guide to Getting Organized for Confidence and Safety
The world seems to be holding its breath, preparing to get back to life. For those of us with chronic illness, disabilities, and compromised immune systems, the idea of back to “normal” can carry complex feelings. What if life before COVID-19 wasn’t actually as accessible as life now? What if our immune systems aren’t ready […]
Diagnosed With Diabetes… Now What?
Getting a new diagnosis can bring on complicated emotions. You may be relieved to finally get answers, scared of the future, and overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. If you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes, the good news is that plenty of research and resources are available to guide your journey! To get started, […]
Mighty Well Staff Picks
As a patient-owned company, we at Mighty Well create products that we believe in! Curious what our favorites are? We asked each member of our team what their go-to product was and why. Check out their picks below: Want to get to know us better? Click here to learn more about our passionate team. Holly […]
Decorating Your Fluid Motion Backpack
The Fluid Motion Backpack — the first medical backpack designed by patients, for patients — was created out of a specific need. Carrying and organizing complex medical supplies can add unnecessary stress to patients’ lives. We’ve got your back with the backpack’s highly functional pockets and reinforcement for ice packs and sharps. Our Friends in […]
Getting Back To It
These last few weeks, we’ve seen a wave of people getting out of the house, whether to enjoy the summer weather or to attend protests in support of Black lives. States are also beginning to loosen their restrictions and people are heading back to work, restaurants, and shopping centers. While this means renewed hope for […]