We Can't Give In or Give Up

Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. ~ C.S. Lewis

 

Hands up!!!  Who is ready to face another day with diabetes?

 

School Snacks and Children's Weight

It's back to school time again!  My Granddaughter starts school this year.  She is excited!  It's time to think about what our children are being served for breakfast, lunch and snacks in their schools.  With the increase in child obesity in the US, parents need to start monitoring what their children are eating not only at home, but also in their schools.                                                                                                                                                  

What do you think schools could do to provide healthy snack options for your kids?

How School Snack Rules Affect Children’s Weight |

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The Great Soda Debate-A Ban on Soda by March 2013 in New York

I very rarely have a soda, and it has been that way since my early twenties.  When I do want one, I drink a coke.  I drink water, milk, orange juice, coffee and hot and iced tea.  So, for me, the soda has never been a big issue.  I do know, however, that for a lot of people, it is.                                                                                                                     

A BAN ON SODA by MARCH 2013 in New York? What do YOU think?

The Great Soda Debate

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently opened a huge can of worms when he announced that, by next March, New Yorkers will no longer be able to purchase 

                                           

Hearty Salads

Diabetic Living

Forget salads that leave you hungry. Try one of our hearty salad combinations that are packed with nutrition and taste! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/salad/yummy-salad-recipes/

Stroke Warning Signs

Stroke - Stroke Warning Signs - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

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Stroke is a medical emergency. Know the 5 warning signs, risk factors, treatments and how to prevent it The Heart 

A Nice Treat

Diabetic Living

Living with diabetes doesn't mean you can never treat yourself again. Check out our best cupcake recipes – and look for the sugar substitute options to lower the carb count per serving. These light and fluffy cakes have only 13 grams of carb per serving (10 grams of carb with a sugar sub). http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/dessert/diabetic-cupcakes/

Get Support in Managing Type 2

Living with Diabetes: Healthline

When you were first diagnosed what helped comfort you the most?

http://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/support

Get Support in Managing Type 2 Diabetes

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Learn how you can keep things under control with tips to improve your sex life, stick with a fitness program, become a better advocate for yourself and your health, and much more.

Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Type 2

A delicious Mediterranean menu may just protect against Type 2.

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Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Type 2

The Mediterreanean diet is rich in olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fish, but low in meat, dairy products and alcohol. Can it protect against diabetes?

Best At Home Breakfast Foods

Diabetic Living

Choose the best breakfast for your diabetic diet based on high-calorie, medium-calorie, and low-calorie options. Plus, see how much fat and carbs these common breakfast foods contain.
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/food-to-eat/nutrition/best-diabetic-breakfast-choices/

Best At-Home Breakfast Choices

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Cereal, bacon, and bread

Lowering Morning Blood Sugar

Find out why your blood sugar is high in the morning and the steps you can take to lower morning highs or high fasting blood sugar levels. http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/monitoring/blood-sugar/lower-morning-high-blood-sugar/

How to Lower Morning Blood Sugar

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Take charge, enjoy life

Some Make Managing Their Diabetes Look Easy But It Is A Lot of Work

YOU make diabetes look so easy that the people around you don't know how hard you're working to manage it all day! 

You Make Diabetes Look Easy

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How many times has someone told you that your diabetes is “okay” as long as you “manage it”? The conversation usually looks like this

Startling Evidence on the Rise of Diabetes

Startling evidence on the rise of Diabetes...
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-05-21/teens-heart-disease/55101006/1

Youth diabetes, pre-diabetes rates soar

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The disease jumped from 9% of the adolescent population in 2000 to 23% in 2008 in what could be a grim sign for the future

Diabetes Can Take A Toll on Emotions

Recent research found long periods of high blood-sugar can trigger the hormone linked to depression.

Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions - MSN Health - Anxiety

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And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder experts say

Healthy, On-The-Go Lunches-Diabetic Living

Looking for healthy lunch ideas that are simple to take on the go? Here are six easy meal ideas to take lunch from bland to fab. http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/food-to-eat/nutrition/how-to-build-a-balanced-lunch/

High Blood Pressure and High Glucose a Global Problem

UN: High blood pressure, glucose a global problem

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GENEVA — A quarter of people aged 25 or over now have high blood pressure worldwide, and almost one in 10 has worrying levels of glucose in their blood.

The World Health Organization's tally of the latest global health statistics for the first time includes a look at blood pressure and glucose levels, two of the risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Officials in charge of compiling the yearly snapshot of statistics for the U.N. health agency say rich nations' exports to the developing world increasingly include disease risk factors.

Dr. Ties Boerma, director of WHO's health statistics, said tobacco use, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity "are no longer diseases of just affluent countries."

Coconut Butter: Health Hoax or Health Miracle

What do you think: does COCONUT BUTTER live up to it's healthy reputation?http://www.diabetesdaily.com/voices/2012/05/coconut-butter-health-hoax-or-health-miracle/

Coconut Butter: Health Hoax or Health Miracle?

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Extra virgin coconut butter – it’s one of the trendier nutritional ingredients. Coconut oil is advanced for its ability deliver fast energy without affecting blood sugar. Its use is touted as a way to speed up the metabolism making weight loss easier. It is being sold as essential oil for addressing...

Diabetes is Everyone's Problem

The Diabetes Awareness Ribbon

Diabetes? Not *my* problem!

That's what too many people in the world think. But diabetes can touch anyone, and it's time for us all to join together and take action against this terrible disease.

Please LIKE + SHARE this video to get the word out: diabetes is everyone's problem!

Diabetes is Everyone’s Problem. Act Now.

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This animated video was produced by the International Diabetes Federation to warn everyone that diabetes is a global threat. But together, we can find a cure

When Diabetes and Cancer are Joined by Marriage

One story which reflects the necessity of courage to survive illness

Double jeopardy – when diabetes and cancer are joined by marriage

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Kim Kircher, author of The Next 15 Minutes, was diagnosed with diabetes in 1992 and in 2006 she married John - who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2007. How did this remarkable couple survive terrible adversity?

Take Charge and Overcome Obstacles

Type 2 diabetes management is an ongoing process with many challenges along the way. Find out how to take charge and overcome obstacles so you can enjoy life to its fullest. http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/type-2-diabetes/causes/managing-type-2-diabetes/

A Great Lunch

Diabetes 24-7

For lunch today, butternut squash and spinach cooked with olive oil and fresh garlic

I Had to Smile When I Saw This :)

Germany's Take On Diabetes

This is the cover of a magazine that hit the news stands this morning.  

Recipes for Easter Brunch

Favorite Brunch Recipes

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Try our delicious diabetic brunch recipes to plan a scrumptious menu that includes easy egg casseroles, sweet and flaky biscuits, impressive...

Weight-Loss Surgery for Diabetes

I'm still not sure I like this idea.  If the patient is severely obese, maybe.  I'm just not sure.

For Diabetes, Weight Loss Surgery May be More Effective Than Standard Treatment, Study Shows http://ow.ly/a8wvM

Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetes

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With nearly 26 million Americans either being treated for type-2 diabetes or living undiagnosed, doctors are seeking more effective methods to...

Diabetes Medication Metformin May Double to Fight Cancer

Good news for type 2 diabetics taking metformin: The drug may reduce the growth of tumors, in addition to its effect on blood sugar! Human studies showed that metformin reduced the growth of both prostate and pancreatic cancers, while animal studies with other types of cancer showed similar results.

Diabetes drug metformin may double as cancer-fighting medicine

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Metformin is a workhorse drug for people with diabetes. It helps patients control their blood sugar and makes them more sensitive to insulin. But soon, metformin may take on a new role fighting...

Diabetic Barbie-Good or Bad Idea?

Read this interview and you decide.  

Diabetic Barbie - good or bad idea?

My interview with Amy Ermel about Diabetic Barbie

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Amy is the mother of Emma a young girl with diabetes. Emma heard about a bald Barbie that supported children with cancer. She wanted to know why there wasn’t a Barbie for girls with diabetes, a diabetic Barbie. Amy decided to write Mattel and suggest the idea.

WATCH-Diabetes: The Basics

★Are you Type 1?
★Are you Type 2?

What is the difference, anyway?
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WATCH - Diabetes: The Basics

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Produced by the American Diabetes Association. If you or a loved one has just received a diagnosis, this video is a great place to begin learning about what it all means.

Low-Carb Chocolate Desserts

Go ahead. Indulge. These yummy chocolate treats are not only low carb, they're easy to make! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/dessert/low-carb-chocolate-desserts/

Low-Carb Chocolate Desserts

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When you want something rich and decadent without blowing your carb budget, look no farther than our best low-carb chocolate dessert recipes. Most...

Advances in Glucose Monitoring

A look at some of the recent advances in glucose monitoring. Have these developments changed your treatment plan? http://ow.ly/9XG7D

4 Advances in Glucose Monitoring | Healthline

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Learn about four groundbreaking glucose testing techniques for diabetics, designed to reduce sore fingertips from frequent pricking

Yummy Diabetic Brownie Recipe

Peanut butter and chocolate!!!  Two of my favorites!   

Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brownies - Diabetes Care Club

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