Now eight years after my diagnosis, I view Type 1 diabetes not as a punishment for wrongdoing, but as an opportunity. As a yoga teacher and long time yoga practitioner I’ve always been able to find the gifts within the challenges.
She brought Kate a gift basket of juice boxes and other low treats. She got it. I didn’t need to explain a thing. Reflecting on our journey, I realize that while there have been times when it seemed like no one got it, there were so many more times when people tried to show they did.
When it comes to getting a smooth pancake batter with low carb ingredients, your blender is your friend. It helps break up any lumps and clumps that might otherwise mar your perfect pancakes. For these lemon ricotta pancakes, I originally envisioned a raspberry syrup but discovered that someone in my house had eaten all the frozen raspberries. So mixed berries it was! You could do all one berry variety if you prefer. Blueberry syrup would be lovely!
86 million people in the U.S. have prediabetes, but 90% of them don’t know they have it. 30% of these individuals will transition to type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is potentially preventable. Not progressing to type 2 diabetes is far better than being a well-controlled person with type 2.
Dr. James Shapiro, the man who perfected the islet cell transplant to cure type 1 diabetes, is evolving his groundbreaking research by working on a method of implanting insulin-producing cells under a person’s skin to try and stamp out the condition once and for all.
Abbott Diabetes Care announced that it has obtained CE Mark for the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system indicated for children and teens with diabetes aged 4-17 years old.
Facing dreary winter weather? In need of hearty comfort food? This meaty soup is just the answer. Great flavor and plenty of protein to keep you fuelled in the sleet, rain, or snow.
I will never forget the story I heard from Life for a Child several years ago about the children who stood at the end of a village road waiting for insulin to arrive from aid workers, crying when a vial fell to the ground and shattered. I weep when I think of those little ones watching that hope and hopelessness pool into the cracks of the dry earth.
While aware of the impact of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) on the ability to drive, they were not aware that driving with hyperglycemia may be just as dangerous. The Zepedas vowed to do whatever it took to spread the word in order to spare another family this type of heartbreak.
Those who follow me on Facebook saw me litter my page this week with a bunch of screen shots from Dr. Mark Hyman’s “The Fat Summit.”…