As so many are now days, there is a strong possibility that you are addicted to carbohydrates. You may or may not even know this, but either way, there are a few things you really need to understand about your blood sugar levels and how it can be directly affected by the kinds of food…
Category: Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome
Why Gamble with Diabetes?
Are you a gambler? Do you love the thrill of placing a Vegas bet on the craps or card tables? How much are you willing to gamble at a time? Would you be willing to bet your home on a sure bet? Or are you more of a small time gambler who see’s no harm…
Diabetic Retinopathy
Type 2 diabetes is a damn serious condition, yet it is not uncommon to encounter people who have it which act as if it is of no true concern to them. At least in the moment that is. It is astounding to see how for some, the prospect of a high carb meal far outweighs…
Pregnancy and Diabetes
Sad But True I will never forget one specific day in nursing school. I was assisting with a woman in labor and the fetal heart rate kept climbing. I went to the Charge Nurse repeatedly to report my findings and she said “Okay.” as she sat quietly and read a magazine. Although I continually prodded…
Is Counting Carbs Enough For a Diabetic
When you are diabetic, is it enough to simply count your carbohydrates out for each meal and snack you consume during the course of your day? For some diabetics, yes this may be enough. But for others, there is far more to carbohydrates you need to concern yourself with than just the net total. What…
Taking Type 2 Diabetes Too Lightly
Besides researching and writing articles for my website while also maintaining corresponce with many of our readers, I am also a full time trucker who transports and delivers industrial and construction supplies for a large nationwide company – got to keep the bills paid and I need the health insurance. As a part of my…
State of Mind
Do you have a running reel of negative thoughts and possible catastrophic outcomes playing constantly in your head? So many people do. When we allow negative thoughts to loop continually we are causing a constant release of cortisol, our major stress hormone to be released. The health implications of this are huge. High cortisol levels…
Hyperinsulinemia and Your Heart
In the same light as our children can drive us crazy with less than intelligent life decisions and defiance, I bet our doctors must go stark raving mad with many of their patients. Think about this; every doctors office across this vast country gets inundated every day with waiting rooms packed full of patients who…
Childhood Obesity, Do Something About It!
All who have followed this blog know that I am not even remotely apologetic in my attitude regarding our responsibility to ensuring our children do not become obese. Whether they realize it or not, our children look towards us to lead them down the path towards a well nurtured and healthy life. When we allow…
Why Do I Even Care About Your Obesity? Our Children and Our Future as a Nation
Why in the hell do I care about you? Why do I give a damn about helping you to manage your weight through good lifestyle habits of proper nutrition and physical fitness? Because obesity is a human tragedy unfolding before our very eyes. Every year, the percentage of people who are overweight, obese, or morbidly…