Diet & Exercise - People Who Are Caregivers

DiabetesCaregiver

posted 10/29/2007, comments (0)

Diabetic Resources, now I know what foods to buy

My husband was diagnosed with diabetes and high cholesterol last year. Me being the cook, needed to figure out what to buy at the grocery store and what to make. My husband's dietitian recommended a grocery list that gives all the brand names for recommended books for his condition. Otherwise, I was/am completely overwhelmed by having to read... Read more Chevron

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JoanBush

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posted 05/25/2007, comments (7)

Staying fit

I'm 75 years old and I have the responsibility of caring for a spouse in End Stage Renal Failure. He's soon to go on dialysis but hoping for a transplant this year. It is essential that I stay healthy and fit and I'm working on that but so often feel fatigued, depressed, worn out. I do not ENJOY exercise but try to do as... Read more Chevron

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Coach Dave Weiss

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posted 05/01/2006, comments (0)

Give Me a Real Meal, Or Give Me…

In this blog, I usually try to dispense some vaguely helpful piece of advice based on a lesson learned from a borderline disastrous, self-inflicted episode from my life. Today, however I’m fighting back. Or, rather, I guess I’m just venting. See, for some time, one of the greatest incentives for me for completing grueling workouts has been... Read more Chevron

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