My goodness! I am running out of medicine. Right now I am rationing whats left of my meds till I am able to purchase more on May 1, 2012. I got hired at my job in late February and they are making me wait till May before I can use my insurance.
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There is a connect btwn Shift Work and Diabetes (T2)
Posted by chrystal on April 16th, 2012
I am so happy there are articles this week about the danger of shift work. I have been preaching about this for the past several years. I even had an ancient CDE to tell me there wasn’t any connection between shift work and diabetes. I clearly told her she needed to re educate herself because [...]
Stop blocking your own pathways
Posted by chrystal on April 8th, 2012
We as diabetics tend to block our own pathways to success for different reasons…upbringing, life experiences, outside factors. Not only do we have to change our lifestyles in order to survive with our illness we must also learn alternative ways of overcoming resistance to improve ourselves…
Processed Meat and Diabetes
Posted by chrystal on April 7th, 2012
If you want to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, you may be better off cutting into a steak than grilling sausages for dinner. Research shows that processed meat bumps up your risk of diabetes more than red meat.
Glycemic Index Factors
Posted by chrystal on April 5th, 2012
The Glycemic Index (GI) is used to classify foods based on how quickly they cause a rise in blood sugar (also called glucose) upon being eaten. The GI separates foods into three general categories:
Sleep’s Effect on the Body’s Insulin
Posted by chrystal on April 5th, 2012
By Rosemary Black Reviewed by QualityHealth’s Medical Advisory Board When you don’t get enough sleep, it can make you feel groggy and cranky. But it can also result in insulin resistance that can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, research shows. Even worse, it doesn’t take long for this to happen.
Facts about Carbohydrates
Posted by chrystal on April 2nd, 2012
Carbohydrates (saccharides) - Are molecules that consist of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. A major food source and a key form of energy for most organisms.
How much FIBER does an adult need?
Posted by chrystal on April 2nd, 2012
Adults need at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day for good health. But most Americans get only about 15 grams a day.
Diabetes a battle for all community in Birmingham, Alabama
Posted by chrystal on March 28th, 2012
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Jefferson County’s black communities need to step up and help their own residents in their battle against diabetes, experts said Tuesday night at a town hall meeting to discuss health disparities around the disease.
Gastric Surgery may be better than Drugs?
Posted by chrystal on March 28th, 2012
I have to express concern over this article. I think this will have people running to the local surgeon with really analyzing their situation and habits first. People always look for a quick fix and I can’t blame them.
