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Felisha Griffin commented on the blog post Ow, my wallet! Apr 27
Felisha Griffin commented on the blog post Ow, my wallet! Apr 26
Felisha Griffin added the blog post 'The truth about diabetes' Apr 25
Felisha Griffin commented on the blog post Managing type 2 diabetes tough for teens Apr 24
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Felisha Griffin commented on the blog post What's the difference between one burger and another? Apr 21

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Location
North Carolina
About me
Hi, I'm Felisha Griffin. When I'm not chasing after my 3 active boys or spending quality time with my husband, I love reading or writing about anything that has to do with science. I have a BS in Biology from North Carolina Central University and an MS in Public Health from the University of North Carolina.
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WEGO Health Expert
My motivations for joining WEGO Health
To raise awareness about a particular condition, To connect with other leaders in my condition-specific community, To connect with other Opinion Leaders in the health community
Favorite healthcare resources
PubMed, CDC
More favorite resources
Google
Book I recommend the most
Somebody's Knocking at Your Door

Felisha Griffin's Blog

The truth about diabetes

I recently took a look at the common misconception that sugar is actually the cause of diabetes, and I began to wonder about other common myths or stereotypes that might be held about type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Providing educational awareness about diabetes, the American Diabetes Association debunks several common myths associated with the… Continue

Posted on April 25th, 2008 at 1:02pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Soy and diabetes complications

Soy protein just might be added to the list of “superfoods” when it comes to diabetes health. According to a recently published study by researchers at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, a soy protein-rich diet might have long-term benefits for the pre… Continue

Posted on April 24th, 2008 at 10:16am — No Comments (Add)

Diabetes and your thyroid

Diabetes management might be a bit of a challenge at times, and thyroid disease, particularly hypothyroidism could make things a bit more complicated. I have a close family member who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes almost a decade ago. After her diagnosis, she was able to lose a considerable amount of weight; however, despite her efforts to slim down, she packed on a few extra pounds, particularly in her mid-section. A regular checkup revealed that she had… Continue

Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:32am — No Comments (Add)

Insulin in a pill

Major problems with inhaled insulin seem to indicate a lack of promise for this alternative insulin delivery method. Recently, in clinical trials, use of inhaled insulin Exubera was shown to be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Use of inhaled insulin has also been beset by difficulties with acceptance from patients and physicians. Could insulin in pill… Continue

Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 11:13am — No Comments (Add)

Foods that pack a punch

I recently came across an article in Parade magazine that lists potential superfoods that just might be worth fitting into a healthy diet. Their nutrient-packed, flavor-filled super six includes nuts, grass-fed beef, olive oil, raw honey and blackstrap molasses, coconut milk and cinnamon. What exactly is a superfood? There is not an exact definition for a… Continue

Posted on April 19th, 2008 at 6:59pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 10:32am on April 9th, 2008, Verietta Williams said…
thank you for inviting me!!!!!!!!
At 5:04pm on March 27th, 2008, Toni Kistner said…
hey felisha, welcome!
 
 
 

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