About LizzyLou
When I was diagnosed, close to 11 years ago, I was told “you are diabetic”, given a prescription for some medication, and told to wait for a nurse to come in and give me an insulin shot. When I picked up the prescription I was given a 10-page booklet telling me “All About How to Mange Diabetes”, and sent on my way. That was the extent of my “education”. (More ...)
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Disclaimer:I am not a doctor, I am a patient living with this disease. This blog is to share my experiences and anything I write is in no way intended to be taken as medical advice. Any information here is intended to complement the relationship with your doctor, not replace it.
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Knowledge Is Power
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Stress – Fight or Flight and other responses
I’m been having problems with my hands and arthritis, making typing hard which is why I haven’t posted more lately. Today I decided to do a mostly video post because of that and also the fact that many people learn … Continue reading
Credit Where Due
I’ve been accused of being “pro-Walmart”, but I’m really not “pro” any retailer but more pro people being able to afford their diabetes medication supplies and equipment. That’s what I feel is the most important thing!
Posted in Financial Assistance
Tagged low cost testing supplies, testing meters and strips
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Obstacles to Control – Are You a Werewolf?
I have to admit that this really hits home, having been one since early childhood. In this context the word werewolf relates to night time eating.
What’s In A Word? – Yep, another RANT!
Quite a lot in my opinion, and a great potential for fraud and confusion.
Diabetes and the Body
Here’s a video that explains how diabetes affects your body, it’s a pretty good and easy to understand description:
