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David Mendosa

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posted 07/24/2008, comments (2)

Low Carb Diets: What Constitutes Cheating?

This week I ate out at my favorite Nepalese restaurant for lunch with a friend. I went through the buffet line only once, which insured that I didn't gain weight.But I did have some food that was rather high in carbohydrates, including a samosa. And I enjoyed a couple of other yummy high-carb items."Aren't you cheating on your low-carb diet?"... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

What Can YOU Do In 8 Minutes?

WHAT CAN YOU DO IN 8 MINUTES? Thursday, October 16, 2008 SPIN TO WIN is an outdoor, stationary bicycle competition among teams in fields ranging from large corporations to small businesses to public service. Each five-person team takes a 40-minute "spin" on their bike (8 minutes per rider), and is required to raise a... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (5)

Lost in the world of diabetes

My life seems so upside down anymore. I found out I was a dibetic about a year ago. Ive been on between 1000 to 2000 mg of metformin within that year. This past monday I had gone to see my doctor for my checkup and he decided to put me on insulin...talk about scarey. It took me a long time to get used to poking myself int he finger with a needle... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

living without insurance

hi, my name is debb. i am a type 2 diabetic, for about 4 years now. dx'd june 9th 2004. not only am i overweight, but it seems that type 2 diabetes runs in my family. we have both overweight and regular weight family members. all have gotten their diabetes after their 45th birthday. so my... Read more Chevron

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Cherise Shockley

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (2)

I am new to mydiabetescentral.com

I am excited! Today is my first day as the moderator for health central's diabetic community. I am glad I can talk and share my experience as a Diabetic with other's and learn from them as well. I don't know about you, but sometimes it's better to talk to someone you can relate to! We all know diabetes is a difficult... Read more Chevron

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