Author Archives: jane k

Low Carb Lifestyle

Posted on May 20, 2013 by jane k

Low carb living may be the way to go for many people. I am reading The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Volekand Phinney. This book is interesting and eye opening! I am discovering many things about my … Continue reading →

Watch, Enjoy and Benefit

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jane k

Here is a great opportunity for all! Watch this documentary starring Elizabeth Perkins, enjoy the show, and the Diabetes Hands Foundation gets money. And that means people with diabetes get awesome programs. http://www.diabetescostars.com/ It’s that simple.

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Sleep is good for diabetes

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jane k

Sleep is so important. And I’m a huge fan of sleep. I was a maniac about teaching my kids how to sleep – and in their own beds – when they were babies. And they are excellent sleepers to this … Continue reading →

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Nuts and Diabetes

Posted on May 6, 2013 by jane k

Nuts are a healthy fat, because they are plant-based and they contain unsaturated fat. A new article reports that substituting nuts for other, less healthy snacks can help people not gain weight and maybe even lose a little. The catch is … Continue reading →

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Diabetes at the Buffet

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jane k

I typically avoid buffets. I find it challenging to take a rational amount of food, and often I find that the food offerings are not as healthy as I’d prefer. I found this article about how people handle buffets interesting. … Continue reading →

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New Hormone to Cure Diabetes?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by jane k

Do you get excited when you hear about a cure for diabetes? I usually don’t. I don’t live for a cure because I’d rather live for today. Don’t get me wrong, a cure would be wonderful. I just can’t let … Continue reading →

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Obsessive

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jane k

Today is the last day of the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, and the prompt is to describe my HAWMC experience in one word. My word is obsessive. While – as I mentioned yesterday – I enjoy writing, and having … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jane k

Today I’m supposed to write three things I’m great at. I’m glad this month-long blog challenge is almost over!! 1.) I’m great at being a diabetes robot: I wake up and check my blood glucose every morning. I eat at … Continue reading →

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5 Working Titles

Posted on April 27, 2013 by jane k

Today’s prompt is to come up with five working titles for a book about my life, my community, or my condition. Here they are: 5.) What Ever Happened to Carefree Sugarless Gum?? 4.) On the Road of Life, Diabetes is … Continue reading →

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