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Type 2 diabetics take note!  You CAN change the way you feel.  You can reverse diabetes in your life!  I have a father with Type 2 diabetes who learned so much by watching the following DVD!  To order your copy and start leading a healthier life, click on the following link and order your copy [...]

Getting SLIM FOR SUMMER starts with taking a very good look at WHY you have gained weight.  In the Fall of 2005, I saw a picture of myself at 160 pounds.  YIKES!  I am only 5’7″ and I could not believe that I had let myself gain that much weight.  At that point, I needed [...]

Slim for Summer Contest: Who can participate? Anyone who wants to lose weight is eligible!  All you need is yourself and a partner.  For a fee of $10/person, you will get motivational quotes, weekly weigh-ins, weekly prizes, weight loss tips, exercise suggestions, and contest prizes. When does it begin? Contest begins Monday, May 7!  The [...]

In a March Sunday edition of the Star Tribune, Minneapolis, I ran across an obituary of a young woman (only 2 years older than me) who died from complications from diabetes.  This young woman is survived by one daughter, one son, and grandchildren.  This obituary hits super close to home and makes me more aware [...]

The following video shows you how to give yourself an insulin injection.  If you are not using an insulin pump, you must give yourself insulin shots.  Doing so can be nerve-racking if you are new to diabetes.  Take a few minutes and watch this video on How to properly give yourself an insulin injection.

You’ve heard the saying, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”.  This may be true for most of the world, but not so true for those living with diabetes, especially Type 1.  No one knows this better than a college student trying to earn a degree, work part time, succeed in a relationship, and make time for [...]

The New Year is a good time to reflect on the previous year and make goals for a healthier life in the upcoming year.  Being diabetic creates a challenge for those who are trying to lose weight.  Most people do not make it to February before the New Year’s resolution is thrown by the way-side.  [...]

Who is your hero?  Whether your Hero has diabetes, leukemia, cancer, or heart disease does not matter.  What matters is the community we build to support each other and our loved ones facing their challenge.  Leave your Hero’s name here so we can support and pray for him/her!  Also, if you are interested, I will [...]

There’s a controversial film that reveals some hard truths about mainstream health information that may shock you.  This new, innovate approach may reverse diabetes for Type 2 diabetics. If you want to avoid chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease If you’re a diabetic or have friends or family who are diabetic If you want [...]

CAREGIVERS NEED SUPPORT TO HELP DIABETIC FAMILY MEMBERS – What is diabetes?  Diabetes is a disease which requires daily monitoring.  With the pace of society today, people dealing with the constant monitoring can find it daunting.  Some caregivers, whether it be a spouse, parent or sibling, may experience resistance when trying to help with the [...]