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Ann Bartlett

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posted 09/17/2008, comments (0)

What makes a person walk the length of the Appalachian Trail in the name of Diabetes?

Friends, Jim and Nancy Van Metre’s, have a vacation home in Maine. This summer Jim and Nancy were hiking near their home in Maine, when they came upon a traveler and her dog hiking the Appalachian Trail. Jim, being one of the most amiable people I know, struck up a conversation with this young woman to find out what their journey... Read more Chevron

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modesto.marie

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posted 09/17/2008, comments (0)

The Help of My Novio

Since I was diagnosed w/ Diabetes @ the age of 4, i've always had problems with my friends and family. But ever since January of 2007, I can honestly say that I feel a whole lot better then i did a year and 8 months ago. Theres really no1 I can talk to about my issues with my diabetes, except for 1 man. His name is Omar [but his nickname is Ramo]... Read more Chevron

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Kelsey Bonilla

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posted 09/17/2008, comment (1)

Little Changes, Big Difference - Part 4: Daily Cycles of Insulin Efficiency

Over the past few weeks, Kelsey's implemented a system of working smarter, rather than harder, to maintain her blood sugars. Follow along here to find out what she's learned! Little Changes, Big Difference Little Changes, Big Difference - Part 1:Blood Sugar Trends Little Changes, Big Difference - Part 2: Food Composition and Insulin... Read more Chevron

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David Mendosa

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Medical journalist living with diabetes

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posted 09/16/2008, comments (13)

The Best Oils

Almost everyone says that organic, cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil is best for salads and for cooking. But almost everyone is wrong.Of course, you could do a lot worse. Some oils are high in trans fats. Some may be contaminated with pesticides. Some knowledgeable people even have serious doubts about canola oil."Canola oil is a poisonous... Read more Chevron

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Amy Tenderich

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posted 09/16/2008, comments (4)

When Your Diabetes is Just Too Expensive

I realize there are a lot of folks out there struggling to pay for the basic supplies and medications they need to care for their diabetes. The high cost is one of the shittiest things about having this shitty disease, if you'll excuse my candor. I'm amazed at how many people on the new community write to say they don't have adequate... Read more Chevron

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