What do I know about health? TONS! For me, learning about health started when I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 5. I had to learn what I could and could not eat, I learned to love fruits and veggies over processed snacks. My primary education was based on holistic principles and the school owned a biodynamic farm across the street, where I learned about taking care of dairy cows, sheep and goats. In the 4th grade, I learned what was biodegradable and how to compost and growing...
What Have I Learned From Diabetes Type 1?
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Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
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The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2,... Read more »
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