Category Archives: Health

It’s ok to be fat as long as…

Posted on May 29, 2015 by

Originally posted on Dances With Fat:
In response to my blogs about Tess Holliday and the importance of fat role models, and a 16 year old’s body positive art, I’m getting a lot of people who say some version of…

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A Virtuous Patient

Posted on May 24, 2015 by

Earlier this month, The New Yorker has published an article highlighting a tendency of some doctors to prescribe unnecessary medical tests or treatments, thus harming patients physically and financially. This includes doing EEG for an uncomplicated headache, while EEGs are for … Continue reading →

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2015 Diabetes Blog Week Day 6 – Favorites and Motivations

Posted on May 16, 2015 by

The very first inspiration for Diabetes Blog Week was to help connect our blogging community, and that continues to be the most important reason it’s held every year.  So let’s help foster and continue those connections as we wrap up … Continue reading →

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How to Exercise When You’re Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

For an exercise plan to work, one expert says it has to be a routine that the person can stick to  How to Exercise When You’re Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes

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2015 Diabetes Blog Week Day 2 — Keep It To Yourself

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

Many of us share lots of aspects of our diabetes lives online for the world to see.  What are some of the aspects of diabetes that you choose to keep private from the internet?  Or from your family and friends?  … Continue reading →

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2015 Diabetes Blog Week Day 1 — I Can

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

What have you or your loved one accomplished, despite having diabetes, that you weren’t sure you could?  Or what have you done that you’ve been particularly proud of?  Or what good thing has diabetes brought into your life? First off, … Continue reading →

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Bottled Water or Tap Water

Posted on May 9, 2015 by

When I first saw bottled water, it made absolutely no sense.  Who in the world would pay for water when they can have it free at home?  I always thought what a waste of money; am still drinking tap water and … Continue reading →

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