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ASk GINGER: Do I have to listen to my doctor even if I'm not sure she's right?

Hi Ginger,   I'm 16, I've had diabetes since I was 7 years old and I do a pretty good job with it. I'm not perfect, but I really do try to take care of it. Last time I was in the doctor's office she told me I should adjust my insulin dose a certain for my insulin boluses at lunch time but I don't think she really was listening to why I was... Read moreChevron
posted 07/22/2010, comments (0)|
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Understanding the Chemistry of Insulin

Even though I take insulin every day, I never considered the chemistry of insulin until I began working in a chemistry research lab at college.  Prior to this year, the sum of my knowledge about insulin probably came from one of those "Newly Diagnosed" pamphlets that the doctors were so quick to administer in the first few appointments. ... Read moreChevron
posted 05/21/2010, 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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ASK GINGER - Does insulin store fat or build muscle or both?

I hear and read about insulin completely unrelated to diabetes pretty often. Just like you said, insulin is responsible for both storing fat onto the body and for helping the body build muscle, but the balance between storing too much fat from too much insulin when you're trying to build muscle instead is a careful one.   Insulin transports... Read moreChevron
posted 01/04/2010, comment (1)|
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Protecting diabetes supplies from the sun

Summertime is great, for its long days, its sunny weather, and the free time it gives a lot of us to pursue fun outdoor activities. In addition to slathering on sunscreen, drinking lots of water and following general safety precautions, we must also remember to protect diabetes supplies from getting too hot.   A Type 1... Read moreChevron
posted 06/09/2009, comments (2)|
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