Today is one of those days. You know the ones. Sorta down. Kinda mopey. A little too high in the glucose department to be chipper. A rogue drawer handle ripped my infusion site out first thing this morning. I then realized I had only one infusion set to my name. And then the insurance frustrations.
New year? A new, even higher deductible to be met for "durable medical equipment" and supplies. The new year, new thousands-of-dollars-deductible has kept me from being able to afford a new batch...
Raise your right hand if you don't take any herbal supplements. Gee, I don't see any hands, and I probably wouldn't see more than a... Read more »
Although diabetics are encouraged to avoid or limit fats and especially saturated fats from animal products, experts are now telling us... Read more »
Omega-3 fatty acids are all around us. Yet few of us get enough of them.Even those people who think that fats are bad make an exception for... Read more »
In a previous blog I discussed the historical perspective that Gary Taubes gives in his new book Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging... Read more »
A couple of weeks ago I woke up to a pretty good day. I went out in the morning to go food shopping and run some errands. I got back home... Read more »
Omega-3 fatty acid is often misnamed an “alternative” or “natural” medication. Penicillin was, of course, derived from a living organism... Read more »
Hey Ginger, I know “diabulimia” [skipping insulin and running really high blood sugars to lose weight] is bad for you, but is it really that... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
