Do I Dare to Eat a Peach?
A few months ago, I had dinner with a group of people that included a woman who had a tattoo running down her arm in delicate script. At some point in…
Diabetes Is Making Me Fat
It’s popular knowledge now in America that the obesity epidemic has given rise to an epidemic of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.…
Goodbye Statin, Hello Run
I am happy to finally have some good news – My muscles no longer hurt when I run. I’m a bit out of shape after a few weeks of very little exercise, but there…
Cheddar and Sour Cream Mashed Cauliflower
Cheddar and Sour Cream Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed cauliflower is just as good or possibly better than mashed potatoes. Since it doesn’t fill you up as much as real potatoes do, you can eat far more of it in one sitting. And it’s up to you how to add the flavor.
Kort and Me Beach
3 Tips for Going to the Beach with Diabetes
I couldn’t help but agree instantly when my dear friend, Kortney, texted me on my day off from work to see if I wanted to go to the beach with her. It seemed…
It's not me-- it's my cola!
How to Tell if That Soda is Really Diet
In my last post, I talked about an occurrence common for diabetics: I was served a soda, and I couldn’t tell if it was really diet, as the bartender…
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JDCA: Curing Type 1 Diabetes by Redefining “Cure”
The JDCA defines a Practical Cure as one that enables diabetics to live their lives with blood sugar testing once a week or less; to eat an unrestricted diet; to require only a simple regimen of medication; to sleep worry free; to experience only minimal diabetes side effects; and to experience fast recovery from surgery.
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Check Blood Glucose Levels After Exercise
Not everyone realizes that Intense exercise can cause blood glucose levels to drop not only during and shortly after the activity, but even hours later. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, depending on the intensity and duration of your activity, you can burn glucose for up to 24 hours after exercise.