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Thursday, February 25 2010
Since I was young, I have loved the taste of coffee. But diabetes has complicated what used to be the idea of a simple cup of Joe, as well as other beverages containing caffeine. While some people with diabetes don't notice any effects from caffeine, many others and I experience blood sugar spikes immediately after consuming caffeine. Caffeine is... Read more
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Maggie on DiabeTeens
Wednesday, January 06 2010
If you've been reading recent news headlines, you know that Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson died Monday, January 4. According to police Officer Sara Faden, "It appears to be a natural death... There's no evidence of foul play." The 30-year-old socialite and party girl was purportedly engaged to Tila Tequila, and has a young... Read more
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Maggie on DiabeTeens
Friday, November 13 2009
It's officially holiday season. Halloween--a diabetic's favorite holiday --was a week ago, my mother has already ordered a turkey for Thanksgiving, and the stores have started to sell Christmas decorations. Whatever holidays your family celebrates in the winter months, it's sure that food is a large part of tradition. For us, "sleeping off" a... Read more
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Maggie on DiabeTeens
Monday, November 02 2009
At one time or another in every person’s life, he or she goes through periods so busy and stressful there is little time to think. How do we balance time spent managing diabetes and time spent on school, work, and life, in general?
This has been the busiest fall of my life. Between applying to college, school, and running, I barely have time... Read more
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Maggie on DiabeTeens
Tuesday, September 22 2009
A few months ago while talking to my diabetes educator about my difficulties tracking nighttime trends, she mentioned the words "continuous glucose monitor". Most diabetics rely on multiple daily blood sugar tests, but for an increasing number, continuous glucose monitors supplement blood sugar test to provide a more accurate picture of blood... Read more
