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Anna

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The Importance of Insulin During Training

The first sport I did after I was diagnosed with diabetes was middle school track and field, in seventh grade.  Although I had had diabetes for more than a year, I did not have much experience with managing my blood sugar while being so active.  (I think that anyone will agree with me when I say that exercise adds a completely new... Read moreChevron
Anna

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Managing Diabetes the Morning of a Race

Even though I train and compete regularly, my body is unpredictable.  Although I have probably run the same 7 mile loop around my house over fifty times (in the last year!), I have never had the same experience with my blood sugar on that loop.  I notice trends; I try to analyze them, understand them and prevent them, but even the most... Read moreChevron
Ginger Vieira

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Type 1, Health & Chronic Illness Life Coach, personal trainer

ASK GINGER - How do I figure out my insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio?

Hey Ginger, How do I figure out what my insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio? I’ve been guessing for a while, too long! And I want to be more precise. -Scott       Hey Scott! I’m glad you asked J It’s so important to know this, especially because you may have to determine what this ratio is again at different... Read moreChevron
posted 05/07/2009, comments (0)|
Andrew Berry

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Nutrition/Food Science & Dietetics, Personal Trainer

Changing Eating Habits Part II

Ok, so we covered the nutrition basics.   Changing your eating habits Part I Carbohydrates Proteins Losing weight with diabetes Eating well in a school cafeteria     Next we should talk about how to set your diet up. I’m assuming that other than having diabetes, you are a normal healthy person that wants to lose body... Read moreChevron
Andrew Berry

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Nutrition/Food Science & Dietetics, Personal Trainer

Changing your eating habits - Part I

When it comes to diabetes and nutrition, there's a lot to know...but it's a very important part of your healthcare, and a better understanding of what you eat will make your diabetes that much easier to manage. If you are running high and low throughout the day, leaving you exhausted and feeling completely lousy, nutrition needs to become a more... Read moreChevron
posted 04/12/2009, comments (0)|

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