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
Tag Archives: carbs
Carb Guilt
I know the program I suggest here is a major change in eating habits for most people. Let’s face it, our favorite foods are usually full of carbs. Carbs make us happy, we celebrate with them, they make us … Continue reading
Posted in Controlling the Numbers, Stress and Burnout
Tagged carbs, cravings, depression, insulin resistance, medication
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Carbs and Exercise
Exercise is an excellent way to lower glucose numbers with type-2, but many people find that their numbers are actually higher after exercise or they have lows several hours later. It helps to understand why, and to prepare for the … Continue reading
Posted in Controlling the Numbers, Diet and Exercise
Tagged carbs, exercise, glucose stores
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All About Carbs
What Are Carbs and Why Are They Important? It’s all about carbs! Carb control is the first step in gaining control of your blood sugar numbers. Carbs are the food group mainly responsible for raising blood sugar. While the body … Continue reading
Posted in Controlling the Numbers, Diet and Exercise, Newly Diagnosed
Tagged carb counting, carbs, diet, food
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