Making Lifestyle Changes [humor]

By Gretchen Becker, Health Guide Friday, February 17, 2012

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One thing I hear over and over again in the media is that people with type 2 diabetes just need to make a few "lifestyle changes" and they'll be cured. Well, I'd love to be cured, so I sat down and tried to figure out how I could change my lifestyle, which is now pretty dull. First ...

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David Mendosa, Health Guide

2/17/12 3:59pm

Gretchen, you continue to inspire me! I will make a lifestyle change like those you tried. But your problem is that you didn't go far enough. You and I both need to be much younger. I am leaving tomorrow in search of the Fountain of Youth.

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

2/17/12 6:50pm

David, When you find it, please send me a bottle.

Merely Me

2/17/12 5:18pm

Thanks for a much needed laugh today!

So true. There are so many "health" phrases which have become cliches due to over use by the media. We assume everyone knows what they mean but in a lot of cases it isn't very clear.

You had me going...I really thought joining a motorcycle gang would cure diabetes. Will it cure my MS too?

Great post

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

2/17/12 6:52pm

MM, I think the motorcycles would cure everything. When you're 6 feet under, you probably don't have any diseases at all. That would even cure the common cold.

ShottleBop

2/25/12 8:36am

Have you seen Dr. Terry Wahl's TED Talk about treating MS by tending to your mitochondria? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc)?

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

2/25/12 8:48am

ShottleBop, No I haven't. I don't watch videos. They take too long.

heyjude

2/17/12 6:18pm

Great as usual Gretchen - I love your sense of humor!!!

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

2/17/12 6:55pm

Hey Jude, Thanks.

Subrata

2/29/12 12:07pm

Excellent post. Can't stop laughing! Prehaps, laughter is the best medicine.

You did not cure your diabetes but made us all laugh.

Well done! - Visit Health-ideaas blog : current theme - diabetes

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

2/29/12 12:36pm

Thanks, Subrata. Wish I could cure you all, but I guess I'll have to settle for a little laughter.

MariaCde

2/29/12 2:47pm

Hilarious! I enjoyed your post. This reminds me so much of Erma Bombeck's writing! Any suggestions for an alternate to Lifestyle Change?

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

2/29/12 3:47pm

Maria, Thanks. Is your question serious?

MariaCde

3/ 1/12 9:44am

Yes

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

3/ 1/12 11:46am

I realized you meant alternative terms. I first thought you meant alternatives to diet and exercise changes, like drugs.

I'd say exactly what one is talking about. Changing quantity of food? Quality of food? Increased exercise? Different types of exercise? Or you could say "nondrug treatments."

Making Lifestyle Changes [humor]

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