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JennyO2216

Out of flu

Hey guys ! Just wanted to say hi. Also wanted to say that I'm not sick anymore! When i was sick i had a fever, then i had a cough, after that i then had a runny nose! i didn't go to the docters to have a swine flu test. the bad thing is that my older sister is sick. my mom said that she thinks that she might be sick. well good... Read more Chevron

posted 10/18/2009, comment (1)|

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Maggie

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My Take on the Continuous Glucose Monitor

A few months ago while talking to my diabetes educator about my difficulties tracking nighttime trends, she mentioned the words "continuous glucose monitor". Most diabetics rely on multiple daily blood sugar tests, but for an increasing number, continuous glucose monitors supplement blood sugar test to provide a more accurate picture of blood... Read more Chevron

posted 09/22/2009, comments (0)|

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JennyO2216

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Hi I'm kind of new to this. I only have 5 months with type 1 diabetes. When I was diagnosed with diabetes I lost 20 pounds! Everybody kept telling me you look wierd. Then one day a friend got me by the shoulders,looked at me,and said what's wrong with you ,you look sick. She was right! A day or two my mom drove me to... Read more Chevron

posted 09/18/2009, comments (3)|

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Maggie

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Warm Up and Cool Down

Exercise is a vital component of both diabetes control and general well being. If we don't feel well after exercising, or worse, if we're actually injured, we're less likely to adopt long-term fitness habits, which will negatively affect our health. An effective warm-up and cool-down is an essential part of any workout. Warm-UpA proper warm-up has... Read more Chevron

posted 09/08/2009, comment (1)|

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Rate of Perceived Exertion

When I first began working out, I didn't know how exercise was "supposed" to feel. At first, I thought that the harder I was breathing, the more effective my exercise would be. After a few years of reading, talking to mentors in the fitness industry, and practicing, I've become more in-tune to my body. However, for beginners and pros alike, the... Read more Chevron

posted 08/27/2009, comments (0)|

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