CAUTION….Politically Correct content!
Political Correctness or “PC” as it has become known started to run rampant in the late 80’s/early 90’s and I wholly endorse many of the changes it created in the English language…but…I also think it has gone WAY too far in some areas . With that said let’s take another look at the question in the title of this post:
Are you a diabetic OR are you a person with diabetes?
Many of you will say: “What’s the difference?” Others will take offense that I... Read Full Story
Hello Friends, Welcome to my world of living with Type 2 Diabetes. No, I'm not just coping, I'm living. Go grab your favorite drink , sit back and relax while reading and learning about Type 2 Diabetes. When I was diagnosed with Diabetes I didn't know much about this disease but being a woman and as they (whomever "they" may be) say, being "nosy" I wanted to learn all I could about it and I've spent a full year doing so. I'm going to assume (for lack of another word) that you too... Read Full Story
1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/2 c. quick rolled oats 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce 1 egg, beaten 1/4 c. shortening 2 tsp. vanilla Optional: 1/4 tsp. orange flavoring, nuts Mix moist ingredients first then add dry ingredients. Drop on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen. Tags: cookie recipes , diabetic cookie recipes , diabetic applesauce cookies Read Full Story
I just discovered a cool new diabetes evaluation tool…and it’s FREE !
Diabetes PHD ( P ersonal H ealth D ecisions) is a free service offered by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Whether you have already been diagnosed or if you suspect that you may have diabetes you should check this out .
All you have to do is take a few minutes to answer some questions….pertaining to your current health, medications you are taking, etc. You DO NOT have to give your name , email adress or any... Read Full Story
Hello Friends, Welcome to my world of living with Type 2 Diabetes. No, I'm not just coping, I'm living. Go grab your favorite drink , sit back and relax while reading and learning about Type 2 Diabetes. When I was diagnosed with Diabetes I didn't know much about this disease but being a woman and as they(whomever "they" may be) say, being "nosy" I wanted to learn all I could about it and I've spent a full year doing so. I'm going to assume(for lack of another word) that you too have... Read Full Story
I've already talked a little bit about my health
journal. So, I thought that today I would share with you exactly what
I do with it. I've already talked a little bit about my health journal. So, I thought that today I would share with you exactly what I do with it. To begin with, my health journal was born out of my fear. I was gripped with fear from the moment I was dismissed from the hospital. I was terrified every time I took a bite of food. I felt food was my enemy. My foot was... Read Full Story
If you have been reading about diabetes and its potential complications you have read a lot about blindness, amputations, sexual dysfunction and more….BUT….today I am going to draw attention to a potential complication that doesn’t get a lot of exposure. I am talking about Bell’s Palsy .
Bell’s Palsy is caused by a viral infection of the CN-VII or cerebral nerve #7 which controls the facial muscles and taste buds. Bell’s can cause temporary loss of control in the facial muscles that... Read Full Story
This is the day I officially began my health journal.
It has evolved a little since then, but I think you'll see how I
started using it to track my life with diabetes. This is the day I officially began my health journal. It has evolved a little since then, but I think you'll see how I started using it to track my life with diabetes. As a side note: My left big toe was amputated on August 25th, 2007. I was released from the hospital on August 30th attached to a wound vac and hopping... Read Full Story
Hello Friends, Welcome to my world of living with Type 2 Diabetes. No, I'm not just coping, I'm living. Go grab your favorite drink , sit back and relax while reading and learning about Type 2 Diabetes. When I was diagnosed with Diabetes I didn't know much about this disease but being a woman and as they (whomever "they" may be) say, being "nosy" I wanted to learn all I could about it and I've spent a full year doing so. I'm going to assume (for lack of another word) that you too have... Read Full Story
