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Maggie

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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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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The Pikes Peak Ascent

The Pikes Peak Ascent is not an ordinary half marathon. The start line is at an elevation of 6,300 feet above sea level; the finish line is at 14,115 feet above sea level. The thirteen some miles in between pick up 7,815 feet, winding from the base of Pikes Peak all the way to the summit. The challenge attracts all... Read more Chevron

posted 08/21/2009, comment (1)|

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Don't Sweat It

Although none of us want to admit it, the lazy dog days of summer are nearly over. We'll soon be back to 6 a.m. wakeups and homework-filled afternoons. I, like many others, have gotten into an exercise routine this summer: I wake up, eat breakfast, and go for a leisurely run or swim. Once school rolls around, I'll have to adjust my exercise... Read more Chevron

posted 08/17/2009, comments (0)|

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