Hey folks!!! I know I don’t write as often as I should for my blog. What I do try to do is to keep my faithful visitors updated with currently news and revelations concerning diabetic issues. I don’t want my blog to be a “whiner’s” corner always complaining about my diabetes and how it [...]
Archive for the ‘Thoughts’ Category
Waiting for May 1st!!!!
Posted by chrystal on April 17th, 2012
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.
Donations Needed for Black History Month Diabetes Screening Event
Posted by chrystal on December 10th, 2011
Diabetes Screening Event for Black History Month Hello! In cooperation with the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Diabetic Association, we are planning a Diabetic Screening event in Los Angeles at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall for Black History Month!
My body is crying!
Posted by chrystal on September 26th, 2011
Wow! Sometimes I think my body is still crying out for help. Sometimes I think it is telling me to do more to help it. Sure, there are more things I can do to help it. I can radically change my food and exercise. I believe I would burn myself out if I did [...]
Chrystal’s Type 2 Diabetic Tip #4
Posted by chrystal on September 18th, 2011
Get a hobby! Now I really mean this…get a hobby. Watching T.V. is not a hobby! Playing Xbox or games on the internet are not hobbies. Being on twitter and Facebook are not hobbies either.
The Start of Insurance rejection?
Posted by chrystal on August 31st, 2011
I just called Anthem Blue Cross about insurance for myself. I am trying to get off of COBRA because it is so expensive. I have found it extremely hard to save money for a rainy day when I have to pay over $500 (plus) a month in health care cost. It doesn’t help that I [...]
Posted in emotional health, News, Thoughts 
Tags: COBRA, diabetic, disqualifed, healthcare cost, insulin, insurance, metformin, money, rejected, Type 2 
No Comments »Is it normal for Black woman to be fat?
Posted by chrystal on August 28th, 2011
Is Obesity Considered A Norm For African American Women? Has obesity become the new norm for African Americans? This seems to be a growing trend in the black community seeing as to the fact that there is a staggering new statistic floating around: 4 out of 5 black women are considered obese. Now am I not the [...]
Posted in health, News, Thoughts Tags: african american, attractive, beautiful, biggest loser, black, culture, diabetes, genes, high blood pressure, obesity, thicker 4 Comments »Fasting can Reduce Type 2
Posted by chrystal on August 27th, 2011
What a concept? Fasting or going with out food can actually prolong the onset of Type 2 Diabetes? This proves my point that a “regulated” fasting schedule can help people with Type 2 Diabetes as well as help prolong the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
REVERSE clean plate mentality!
Posted by chrystal on August 27th, 2011
Chrystal’s Type 2 Diabetic Tip #3 SAY NO TO CLEANING YOUR PLATE!!! BREAK THE CYCLE and don’t put this guilt trip on your kids!
My Body Car
Posted by chrystal on August 27th, 2011
I am at the Honda dealer ship with my car. It started overheating. We have been having some seriously hot summer heat in the San Fernando Valley. I began to think about my car and how it has serviced me WELL for the past 12 years of ownership. I have never had a problem till [...]
Posted in Thoughts Tags: age, body, breaking down, car, diabetes, engine, honda, love, machine, overheating No Comments »
