Diabetes Community

On this blog you will find humor, recipes, encouragement, health, news articles, discussions, rights and body image, and other stuff. Our main websites: Battle Diabetes Information About Diabetes Our goal is to build community through diabetes-related issues by providing concise, up-to-date information and a meeting place for diabetes patients and friends.

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Reality. Stay strong and determined.

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Finding the Energy to Exercise

A long day at work, stress, social obligations – there is always a reason not to exercise. But what do you do when you simply feel too physically drained for a workout? Diabetics have to be just as committed as others to maintain regular physical activity for the sake of their health.

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your friends when you tell them not just sugar affects bg

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We where the costumes projected onto us by society all the time. Don’t forget that although we celebrate Halloween by dressing up and pretending, you are all beautiful and unique and scary all on your own :)

Happy Halloween*

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Reblog this post for a Trick or Treat in your inbox, then pick one to answer!

For everyone celebrating a sugar-free halloween...

Trick:

What's the biggest prank you've ever gotten away with?

Has your house ever been TP'd? Have you ever TP'd anyone?

Do you have any siblings and do you get along?

What fears keep you awake at night?

What's the last lie you told?

What are your mischievous plans for the evening?

Treat:

Most embarrassing costume you've ever dressed up as?

Favorite candy? Or post a recipe for a homemade version!

Allergic to any foods?

What's your Halloween costume this year?

Last time you went trick-or-treating?

Post a costume selfie.

Did you dress up for school/work today?

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Speaking of which, here's a recipe for delicious Low-Carb Amish Ham Casserole!

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Low-Carb Pizza with Spaghetti-Squash Crust

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Info from the American Diabetes Association turned into a graphic by Executive Healthcare Management about Diabetes

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Reinventing Meal Time: Diabetic-Compatible Chicken

With almost no effort, you can change the flavor and texture by the way you season it and by the method you use to cook it. Just adding different spices gives you a universe of flavors.

These suggestions aren't recipes as much as cooking advice, but it is so helpful, especially if you're like me and you're clueless and have no idea how seasoning works on chicken.

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The power of ultraviolet light (i.e., sunshine) may be able to slow down the progression of type 2 diabetes and prevent weight gain, according to a new study published in Diabetes.

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That awkward moment when you decide to start taking amazing care of your diabetes…2 hours before your endocrinologist appointment.