Tag Archives: stigma

Obesity, BMI and Diabetes

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

This is a sequel to my previous post, My Opinion About Five Types of Diabetes. Now I will be talking about obesity. Obesity is traditionally defined as having so much body fat that it has a negative effect on health. Body … Continue reading →

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My opinion about five types of diabetes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

Think you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? Don’t bet on it. A team of researchers in Sweden and Finland (or in Scandinavia by some sources) recently came to the conclusion that adult-onset diabetes now has as many as … Continue reading →

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Today’s Prompt: Silence. Presidential race and mental illnesses

Posted on September 21, 2016 by

The presidential race is in full motion while the candidates are far from being silent.  Amidst all this, GOP Presidential candidate Ben Carson has made a public statement saying that Muslims who embrace American values have to be ‘schizophrenic’. This statement … 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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