Category Archives: diabetes news

Napping with Diabetes

My husband just forwarded this to me in an e-mail. He wanted to rub it in because I’m not a napper and I give him a hard time for taking naps. Now he has some ammunition, because this little blurb … Continue reading

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Almonds and Diabetes

I was literally just about to go to the kitchen and have a handful of almonds, when I came across this article. What timing! I have found that six or eight almonds is the perfect snack to tide me over … Continue reading

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Diabetes, attitude, and life expectancy

While I realize there are many more factors involved, I believe that attitude plays a role in life expectancy. There is some research to back this up, and hopefully more will come around. This article reports that life expectancy is … Continue reading

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Live longer with diabetes

If anyone needed more support for taking care of themselves, lowering A1C, and interacting with other people…here it is! A study showed that people with type 1 diabetes die younger when they have a higher hemoglobin A1C and when they … Continue reading

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Sugar free binges

When you drink “sugar free” beverages, do you crave more sweets? Do you go for the “real deal”? The research has gone back and forth on this for years. There was a surge of information a few years back about … Continue reading

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A voice for diabetes

It has come to my attention that the FDA is holding meetings with people who live with chronic conditions. The purpose of these meetings is to learn about the diseases – hopefully get a better understanding of what it’s like … Continue reading

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More food and diabetes

A recent study found that carb counting is not much better than other meal planning approaches in managing type 1 diabetes. I have mixed feelings. Drawbacks to carb counting include giving a message of “eat whatever you want and cover … Continue reading

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Mari Ruddy is Missing

This morning I saw a post on Facebook saying that Mari Ruddy, founder of TeamWILD and doer of many great things, is missing. I thought it was a joke. I thought it was one of those internet games where people … Continue reading

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New Hormone to Cure Diabetes?

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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New to Diabetes

If you were recently diagnosed with diabetes, you will want to know about resources. Hopefully your health care provider has given you a list of resources in your local area – people and places that can support you in living … Continue reading

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