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Adjusting My Insulin Doses for Changes in Exercise - Science Experiment

For the past three weeks, I have incorporated a regular and very intense form of cardiovascular training into my powerlifting workouts and the impact this has had on my blood sugars and my insulin sensitivity has been drastic! This is good, because it's increased my metabolism and I'm needing much less insulin than I needed a month ago! Meanwhile,... Read moreChevron
posted 03/10/2010, comments (0)|
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Does Diabetes Make You ANGRY? HAPPY? SAD? Why?

We are all entitled to feeling anyway we want to about our diabetes. Sad. Angry. Happy. Proud. Annoyed. Hysterical (no, really, it cracks me up sometimes). Whatever. I certainly am in no position to tell someone how to feel. If someone teases me for wearing red sneakers, and I feel offended by that, they can't say, "You should NOT feel offended!... Read moreChevron
posted 02/25/2010, comment (1)|
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New Supplement May Prevent and Stop Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy

This past December, researchers discovered pycnogenol, a pine bark extract, that can stop and decrease risk of diabetic retinopathy.   Researchers at G D’Annunzio University in Italy may have found a cure for diabetic retinopathy, a condition that affects type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients alike and if left untreated can lead to... Read moreChevron
posted 02/11/2010, comments (0)|
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Managing My Diabetes During RawUnity Powerlifting Competition

On Saturday, January 30, 2010 I competed with some of the best of the best in the sport of raw powerlifting! I began powerlifting exactly one year ago and this RAW UNITY event was my third competition in a full powerlifting event. ROCHE's ACCU-Chek Glucometer sponsored my entry and flight to Tampa, and they also sent me a new meter and plenty of... Read moreChevron
posted 02/02/2010, comments (4)|
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RE: What do you think is the biggest misconception about being a type 2 diabetic?

Hi there!   We want to ask you a question.  What do you think is the biggest misconception about being a type 2 diabetic?   We encourage you to leave your thoughts with us at: http://www.pbs.org/mytype2/share-your-stories, so that others faced with the same adversities and misconceptions, can learn from your... Read moreChevron
posted 01/15/2010, comments (0)|
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