Wednesday, February 15, 2012

People Who Are Living With Diabetes

Expert_badge Ann Bartlett

Ann Bartlett

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

Eating Well With Diabetes: What's in Ann's and David's Refrigerators?

Sometimes, I hate food. I hate food when I've had dinner and have a low blood sugar and have to eat more. I hate eating in the middle of the night to correct for a low blood sugar and have to brush my teeth, again, before I climb back in bed. I want to eat what I want to eat without having to glance at the plate and carb count. In my body, eating... Read moreChevron
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Beth McNamara

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Son living with Type 1 diabetes

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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Jackie Smith

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I will conquer my diabesity - starting now!

What to ask an Endocrinologist about Diabetes?

Following a referral by Dr. Z, this week I will be visiting an endocrinologist for the first time. Wait. What? What does an endocrinologist do anyway? For that matter, what is this endocrine system I've heard so little about?The internet is a wonderful thing because in a matter of a few click thrus and minutes of in-depth research I now know this:... Read moreChevron
posted 02/22/2011, comments (0)|
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GingerVieira

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Type 1, Health & Chronic Illness Life Coach, personal trainer

#JDRF Research Summit -- LIVE BLOGGING UPDATE!

I'm Ginger Vieira, Type 1 diabetic, celiac disease, record-setting powerlifter and health coach/advocate from www.Living-in-Progress.com.   I'm here at the JDRF Research Summit of 2011 in Bethesda, MD. I'll be blogging live throughout the day as some of the world's leading experts in diabetes research. These are notes and excerpts from... Read moreChevron
posted 01/29/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge John S. Bell

John S. Bell

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small town lawyer, part-time farmer, newly diagnosed diabetic

Type 2 Diabetes: Losing the Weight and Lowering Your Blood Sugar

I walked out of the doctor's office after my diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in October of 2009 with two goals. The first was to get my blood sugar down from 395 to normal and the second goal was to get my weight down from 210 pounds to 165. Much to the surprise of my family, my friends and, to be truthful, myself, I'm pretty close to achieving... Read moreChevron

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