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Svati

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Type 1 since 2000

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posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)

Info For All Potential Pumpers

After wearing a pump for a long time, I can say that it has really helped me manage my blood sugars better than injections. The main reason I love the pump is that it gives me so much more flexibility in terms of when and what I eat, and when I exercise. Basically, it's the ultimate way to customize your diabetes management. Pumping isn't for... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1 for 10 years. Personal Trainer, Yoga Instruc., Powerlifter

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posted 12/01/2008, comments (0)

ASK GINGER - Do things like stress and getting my period really raise my blood sugar?

Dear Ginger, Do things like stress and getting my period really affect my sensitivity to insulin?-AmyHey Amy,YES! Even though we only think of food, exercise and insulin as having major impacts on our blood sugars, there are a lot of other factors that a non-diabetic’s body automatically adjusts for that our bodies do not! However, we all... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 11/20/2008, comments (0)

"Just For Today..."

Getting a little tired of the hundreds of articles and diabetes news stories reminding you that you are at serious risk for eye problems, kidney disease and the loss of your fingers and toes?Me too.We’re constantly hearing about the risks, the damage our bodies will endure if we don’t take care of ourselves. And it’s true that if... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 11/16/2008, comments (3)

ASK GINGER - What am I supposed to eat?

ASK GINGER - I know what I’m not supposed to eat (sugary stuff, pizza, junk food), but what should I be eating? -AnonymousHowdy,Nutrition is a HUGE part of managing your diabetes. I think a lot of people would be surprised at how much easier it is to control their blood sugars better simply by eating healthier foods. We can take... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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posted 11/13/2008, comments (0)

Living Well With Diabetes on World Diabetes Day

The most important thing I know about diabetes is that living well with this disease has nothing to do with doing it all perfectly. People seem to assume I must have perfect blood sugars all the time because I'm 23 years old, or because I'm a personal trainer and yoga teacher therefore I spend a lot of time exercising. They might assume I always... Read more Chevron

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