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Friday, July, 25, 2008

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What I've Learned by Counting Calories

It's so basic; we can easily forget to think about calories.  Diabetics are taught to "count those carbs" and many of us have gotten carb counting down very proficiently.  What about calories?  How do they figure into the life of people with diabetes?   As the number of obese and overweight people in America continues... Read moreChevron

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The Calorie Impact of Low Blood Sugars

I recently started counting calories.   As a type 1 diabetic, I have become quite proficient at counting the carbohydrates in my foods.  However, as much as I believe in eating a low-carb diabetes diet, carbohydrates aren't the complete picture of our diets.  As I attempt to lose a few pounds, I realized that to make the... Read moreChevron

New Endo Prompts New Questions

Bright and early Monday morning, I met my new endocrinologist.  I was pleasantly surprised to learn that his office was in the same building (right next door even!) to the office I visited throughout my pregnancy.  (As a side note, I have had the best experience with the doctors and hospitals at UCSD Medical Center.  It's... Read moreChevron

Managing My Diabetes After Pregnancy

I have a first "date" on Monday....   My husband doesn't have to worry however since my "date" on Monday morning is actually my first appointment with a new endocrinologist.    Those same feelings of anticipation, curiosity, and anxiety accompany the inception of a new relationship, whether it's with a new physician or a... Read moreChevron

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