Yearly Archives: 2012

Grief and Diabetes

It’s been a week since the horror at Sandy Hook Elementary, and honestly, I have not been able to blog since it happened. I just can’t figure out how writing about diabetes (or anything else) would make any sense in … Continue reading

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What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes, once called “juvenile onset” or “insulin-dependent” or “Type I” diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder. The body turns on it itself and attacks the cells in the pancreas (beta cells in the islets of Langerhans) that make insulin. Scientists … Continue reading

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Does Facebook Cause Diabetes?

                  Did you know that studies have been done on the effects of facebook on obesity and credit card debt? Probably even more, but I’ll have to check later. This particular study … Continue reading

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Diabetes Awareness

I’ve often said, “Everyone knows someone with diabetes.” And the number of people with diabetes in 2012 supports this statement. There’s a lot of diabetes out there!! Yet the other day I met someone who told me she doesn’t know … Continue reading

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Four Ways to be Healthy

This is what I tell my kids, and it’s true for all of us. Four things you can do every day to get or stay healthy: 1.) Drink lots of water 2.) Get enough sleep 3.) Be active 4.) Make healthy food … Continue reading

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Words Matter

I believe that words really do have an impact on us. I realize that to be consistent with what I’m about to write, I have to admit that it’s a choice to let words have an impact. But I think … Continue reading

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Texting Diabetes

Are you proactive about your diabetes? Do you take responsibility for your health? I just read an article that reported results of a poll. Nearly 80 percent of respondents say it’s their doctor’s job to keep them healthy – not just … Continue reading

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Stand Up and Move!

The evidence against a sedentary lifestyle is mounting, and has been for years. And so are the opportunities to sit! More and more of us work from home, and the majority of those who don’t either drive or take public … Continue reading

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The Big Blue Test

Please participate!! The Diabetes Hands Foundation is doing wonderful work for people in need. They are trying to reach 20,000 by Wednesday, so please check it out here. Despite my not liking (or using) the word “test” this is a … Continue reading

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Disconnected

My cell phone was stolen a week ago, and I have discovered how nice it is to be disconnected! I don’t worry about being distracted while driving; I don’t worry about the phone ringing during church or an important meeting; … Continue reading

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