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  • Marquette, MI
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Cedric Seay replied to Brenda's discussion 'What about prebiotics and probiotics?' in the group Diet, Weight Loss & Nutrition
Absolutly BuddhaChick! Everything you said is correct. Approximatly 80% of all desease steams from an over abundance of bad bacteria in the guts. When people do get sick they take anti-biotics which kills the bad and good bacteria. Add to that fac...
May 3
BuddhaChick replied to Brenda's discussion 'What about prebiotics and probiotics?' in the group Diet, Weight Loss & Nutrition
Brenda, We really do need these beneficial bacteria for optimum health. We can live without them, but science has proven that most, if not all, diseases begin in the gut. Prebiotics are foods feed the good bacteria so that they can multiply, and p...
February 4

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I am a 50-something mother of three perfectly imperfect children in the cold and snowy Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have one silly little toy poodle who runs the household. I like to cook, garden, read and socialize with friends and family. I enjoy the company of a fabulous man who spoils me senseless.

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A new book is busting the diabetes myths

Learning about eating a healthy diet just got easier. 16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet is a new book that explains in simple terms that a life with diabetes is not about eating "special" foods or spending big bucks on sugar-free products. In fact, busting the "no sugar" myth is one of the basics of this book.

For years, people with diabetes were advised to avoid sweets because they were thought t… Continue

Posted on May 28, 2008 at 12:30pm —

Brenda

Athletes with diabetes can achieve their goals

When I read stories about athletes with diabetes, I always find myself feeling proud of my fellow patients for not letting their condition stop them from reaching for the stars - and becoming stars themselves.

Professional hockey player Toby Peterson shares his point of view in a Denver Post interview:


"It's been a long journey, obviously, but it's something I've been able to overcome. ... You just have to be a lot more diligent… Continue

Posted on May 16, 2008 at 8:57am —

Brenda

Metformin may be helpful for gestational diabetes

Traditionally oral diabetes medications have been considered inappropriate for treating gestational diabetes. In the past, if diet and exercise were not enough to bring blood glucose levels into line, patients were prescribed injectible insulin. But that standard of care is being challenged and changed as studies show that both glyburide and… Continue

Posted on May 8, 2008 at 10:30am —

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What nutrients do women need most?

As a woman with diabetes who is also dealing with the effects of menopause, I am often struggling with trying to meet my body's nutritional needs without overeating. It can be difficult to get in all of the healthy foods that I ought to eat each day. I don't want to "waste" calories on foods that don't pack a hard hitting nutritional wallop. The folks at Cooking Light Magazine are helping me eat a heal… Continue

Posted on May 5, 2008 at 9:50pm —

Brenda

Gestational diabetes is on the rise

My first diabetes diagnosis was 22 years ago. I was pregnant, uncomfortable, hot and sweaty and constantly exhausted. It seemed as though I couldn't quench my thirst, but I was swollen and miserable, no matter how much water I drank. With a family history of diabetes I was at a higher risk of developing diabetes, but I had no idea. I reported these symptoms to my doctor and was brushed off a couple of times. T… Continue

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 10:14am —

 
 
 

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