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Gretchen Becker

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

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Author, Humorist, wildlyfluctuating.blogspot.com
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Interpreting Advice on Vitamins

Most of us are familiar with constantly changing  nutritional advice as new evidence comes in.   For example, some years ago, eggs were considered healthy and people were advised to eat at least one egg a day. Then when cholesterol was considered evil, eggs went from healthy to almost poisonous, and one got the impression that eating... Read moreChevron
posted 12/09/2012, comments (0)|
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Ann Bartlett

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1
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Perimenopause and Diabetes

Hot flashes and night sweats are the two hallmark symptoms of perimenopause. They also happen to be the hallmark symptoms of low blood sugar for someone with type 1 diabetes.  When the wind begins to blow and change is in air, what’s a girl to do? Know as much as possible about the course, as you head into the winds of change!   I... Read moreChevron
posted 10/17/2012, comments (3)|
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Stephanie

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Adult w/reflux, 3 kids w/reflux, Pediatric Physical Therapist
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The Right Acid Reflux Medication Makes All the Difference!

 I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Today is the day after and I suddenly realized how much better my stomach is feeling since I went back on Prevacid. Last Thanksgiving I was trying to maintain myself on Zantac and it wasn’t going well. I ate very few things at the Thanksgiving meal and really stuck to the absolute safest reflux... Read moreChevron
posted 11/28/2011, comments (3)|
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Anna

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Pump Therapy for Athletes with Diabetes

For any person with diabetes, deciding to go on a pump is a big decision that involves a careful analysis of the pros and cons of both pump and injection therapy.  Many endocrinologists encourage diabetics of nearly every age to consider a pump for optimized glucose control and increased flexibility.  However, it is important for each... Read moreChevron
posted 09/14/2011, comments (0)|
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Beth McNamara

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Son living with Type 1 diabetes
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Disney and Lilly Diabetes Pair Up for Type 1 Kids

There is no doubt that Type 1 Diabetes is no fun; particularly if you are a little kid who is strapped with its relentless demands. Add to this the feeling of isolation that accompanies having diabetes and a child can feel very much alone and put upon.   Two large corporate entities, Lilly Diabetes and Disney, are hoping to lessen this... Read moreChevron
posted 07/25/2011, comments (0)|
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