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- Hometown (where you come from):
- annandale, va
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- April 22, 1978
- What glucose meter do you use?
- UltraSmart & Mini
- Type of treatment you use
- Shots
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://www.diabeticlive.com/pages/Free-Glucose-Meter.html
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
- Meet new diabetic friends.
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- link from scott strumello
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- n/a
- What do you do for a living?
- internet publication
Christopher's Blog
A Diabetic’s Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day has traditionally been thought of as a day of indulgent feasting. We rationalize the overeating as a minor indiscretion that can be made up by eating less before and after the big day. For diabetics this may not be a choice that promotes good health.
The truth is there’s a lot to honor about the Thanksgiving meal. According… Continue
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 7:40am — 4 Comments
The Restrictions of a Diabetic Diet?
Some readers may find it interesting to note that a diet designed for those who are diabetic may not be significantly more restrictive than diet plans simply designed to provide a healthy lifestyle.
WebMD suggests, “A diet for diabetes is really a healthy diet, controlled in calories, fat, sugar, carbohydrates, and salt. The foods that are… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 8:08am — 1 Comment
Diabetic Rustler Prison Bound
He is a 21st century cattle rustler, a baby-faced cowboy and owes a few years behind bars. Oh, did we mention he has brittle diabetes?
Roddy Dean Pippin is a mere 25 years of age and already a convicted criminal. He sports a bright smile and a cowboy hat. According to the American-Statesman, “Despite cries that to send him back behind bars might be a de… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:31pm — 1 Comment
Predicting Type 2 Diabetes May Have Gotten Easier
It is widely known that type 2 diabetes is typically developed as a byproduct of lifestyle and diet choice. It is also prone to development due to certain health conditions. However, there may be a predictor of the development of type 2 diabetes that may open new strategies in diabetic health care.
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:42am —
Stevia And Diabetes
It’s 300 times sweeter than sugar and is said to be beneficial to Type 2 diabetics. If you haven’t heard of it before the name of this natural product is stevia and it’s coming to America.
I suppose it may be more correct to say that people will see Stevia derived products more. It has been available here as a dietary supplement, but it is now moving forward as a food addi… Continue
Posted on November 14, 2009 at 8:27am —
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:16am on April 29, 2009,
Linzie Wohletz said… 
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- At 3:11pm on February 21, 2008,
Jen Mangum said… - Thanks for adding me. I"m very excited about getting to know other with diabetes as well as maybe be of some help. Have a wonderful day. Jen :)
- At 12:13am on January 31, 2008,
Marc said… - Hey Chris - thought I would say hi - I'm in this city as well. I live in Alexandria. Hope all is well and look forward to talking to you. The docs really don't know if I'm type 1 or 2 yet, but they have me on insulin and say that they think this is type 1. So I take my shots and monitor the sugar levels until I hear otherwise. Averaging 160 range...
- At 6:17am on January 25, 2008,
christopher said…
- hey allie.. thanks for the welcome! i can't beleve i just found out about this site.. their are some great people people here.. you included.. :o)
- At 7:25pm on January 24, 2008,
Allie Beatty said… - Hey Christopher -- Scott's blog is notorious for *great information*. I see his reputation holds true -- he sent you here :) Welcome to TuDiabetes!
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