Just for Fun….Trouble Sleeping???

Posted on August 31, 2012 by LizzyLou

 

 

 

 

Don’t count sheep……….. Continue reading →

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Why Test???

Posted on August 31, 2012 by LizzyLou

 

I’ve answered this question many times over and over.  I’ve decided to do a post because you can only type the same thing so many times without going bonkers LOL.  So here goes: Continue reading →

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Why Most Published Research Papers are False

Posted on August 13, 2012 by LizzyLou

 

 

I do a lot of reading and linking of research papers, but it takes a lot of time to ferret out the real truth from the hype. Continue reading →

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Stress – Fight or Flight and other responses

Posted on July 29, 2012 by LizzyLou

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 better with visual input.  I’ll also have some fun “stress break” videos mixed in to keep interest!   Continue reading →

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Credit Where Due

Posted on July 29, 2012 by LizzyLou

 

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! Continue reading →

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Obstacles to Control – Are You a Werewolf?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by LizzyLou

 

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. Continue reading →

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What’s In A Word? – Yep, another RANT!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by LizzyLou

 

Quite a lot in my opinion, and a great potential for fraud and confusion.

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It’s Too (Blank) Hot!!!!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by LizzyLou


Waaaaaaa, it’s too hot, I gots a headache!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Diabetes and the Body

Posted on July 1, 2012 by LizzyLou

 

 

Here’s a video that explains how diabetes affects your body, it’s a pretty good and easy to understand description: Continue reading →

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Burnout – Obstacles to Good Self-Care

Posted on June 28, 2012 by LizzyLou

 obstaticals to self care

 

In his book “Diabetes Burnout” William Polonsky states some self-care statistics from recent surveys:

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