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Vitamin D Boosts Immune System in Diabetes I’ve had T1D for over 20 years and can tell you from experience that vitamin D boosts immune system in diabetes. There are many vitamin D benefits. About 8 years ago I used to often get sick, like coughs and bad colds. Then I discovered vitamin D3 from…
I had to get surgery to repair a torn tricep tendon in my arm this past August but recently had a small setback. The incision developed a stitch abscess that had to be removed. While having the minor surgical procedure with diabetes I had to check my blood sugar and make sure it was in…
November only rolls around once a year, meaning it’s Diabetes Awareness Month. And, since I’m a Type 1 diabetic, this time of the year means a lot to me. So, let’s look into what this month is all about and why it matters. What is Diabetes Awareness Month? It’s a time when we crank up…
This past weekend I was spurred into action by my boyfriend to exercise. My lack of motivation was definitely apparent, therefore I had to get motivated quickly. I am a professional fitness trainer while he has type 1 diabetes. Consistent exercise is important for both of us, and sometimes we all need something or someone…
When I say diabetes exercise works, I mean exercise is king if you have any type of diabetes. I’m a type 1 diabetic using an insulin pump for my treatment. When I hit the gym first thing in the morning and workout, it makes me feel great the rest of the day. Even if I…
Happy 4th of July / Happy Birthday USA! Eat healthy today and remember to exercise, and enjoy Independence Day! Diabetics must be on top of there diabetes while always monitoring their blood sugar numerous times daily! Video courtesy of www.nypole.com
Diabetes is the number 1 killer in Mexico according to the World Health Organization and they also say the health issue will get worse in the coming decades. In the USA, diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death. There’s a lot of research going on at the moment to cure diabetes. Hopefully we’ll see…
We’d like to wish the late Frederick Banting a happy 125th birthday. Sir Frederick Banting discovered insulin back in 1921. Read his bio here.
Medical device maker Medtronic has won Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the MiniMed 670G device. The “hybrid closed loop system” monitors and adjusts glucose and insulin levels in patients with type 1 diabetes. The first artificial pancreas approved of its kind for treating diabetes will hit the market in spring of 2017. The…