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: syndrome X
Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance is a factor in the development of Type-2 diabetes but it can also occur in Type-1 and non-diabetics. Here’s some basic information to help explain it. Definition Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells, particularly … Continue reading →
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Tagged family history, insulin resistance, Metabolic disorder, syndrome X
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