Tag Archives: type 2 diabetes

The Journey of a Test Strip

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Anna

I am of course talking about diabetic test strips that I use on a daily basis. First off, a bit of history. Test strips and meters likewise are an important part of managing diabetes at home. Nowadays we take them … Continue reading →

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Obesity, BMI and Diabetes

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Anna

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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Flying with type 2 diabetes

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Anna

This involves some advance planning. While traveling by car allows for more flexibility with food, it is not so should you choose to fly. The airline food is not necessarily the healthiest. BuzzFeed website provides information of airline meals for … Continue reading →

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The Daily Prompt: EMPTY. My glass isn’t empty

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Anna

When you’re blessed with diabetes, try keeping your glass not empty, both literally and figuratively. Positive attitude helps to manage diabetes more efficiently. Diabetes management is a full-time job that can easily become overwhelming. It affects a big part of … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Management is not a one-size-fits-all and here’s why

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Anna

First off, a brief overview. In this post, I’ll be talking about a type 2 diabetes that I am diagnosed with. What happens is that although insulin is produced, it cannot be used efficiently by body tissues which is called … Continue reading →

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How accurate are blood glucose meters?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Anna

Not very much so, according to my own experience and my research on the net. Mayo Clinic site lists a number of factors that can affect meter accuracy. Among them, test strip problems, monitor problems, improper coding, not enough blood applied … Continue reading →

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Want to lose weight? Take neurontin

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Anna

Just kidding. I can’t really recommend this drug although it did what it was supposed to do as its primary function. It has made my diabetic neuropathy go away for the time being; not sure if forever which remains to … Continue reading →

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My Yay Moment This Morning

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Anna

This morning, after having done about 15 min of brisk walking, my fasting blood sugar is 94. Yay! It works!

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Complications

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Anna

Originally posted on Chronic Odyssey:
*Warning: Some photos may be difficult for sensitive viewers* Recently I have been asked exactly how many complications I suffer related to my diabetes. I kind of have to laugh because to me that question…

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2015 Diabetes Blog Week Day 1 — I Can

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Anna

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 →