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Being Thankful ...

Here are five things I'm thankful for today.

Diabetes Myths From Big Names Like Oprah and Dr. Oz

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I am really thankful for diabetes websites like dLife.com  that can be trusted to dispel some of the diabetic myths out there that scare us to death.  I am more than a little disappointed in Oprah and Dr. Oz for contributing to that fear mongering on a recent episode of the Oprah Show.

Chinese Cold Pasta Salad Recipe

Chinese Cold Pasta Salad

Rated: Submitted By: Julie MacLaren Photo By: Larry Hayes Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Servings: 4

"Pasta is pasta, but the spicy peanut sauce is a knock out. Natural peanut butter is dolled up with soy sauce, crushed red pepper, veggie broth and garlic. Add a bit of scallion, bell pepper and cilantro - and toss."

Sleep Deprivation - Stress and Sleep Deprivation

When I read this article this morning. I thought it would ring a bell with many of my readers here at The Sweet Diabetic.  Sleep is essential to our health and there are many of us who simply don't get enough because of the stress in our lives.

Here is the article ...

Affirmations ... Fat Loss

This one is for the millions of us trying to lose weight. 

Menstruation, Menopause & Diabetes - iVillage Your Total Health

Ask any woman: It can be difficult to weather "that time of the month" and "the change." But managing these episodes when you have diabetes adds a whole set of complications. Here's what you need to know to make these two experiences smooth sailing.

Affirmations ... For Healing

I am willing to release my disease and embrace perfect health.

Affirmations ...

I am flexible and flowing ...

What Are Sugar Alcohols - Blood Sugar and Sugar Alcohols

Sugar alcohols are like sugar in some ways, but they are not completely absorbed by the body. Because of this, the blood sugar impact of sugar alcohols is less and they provide fewer calories per gram. Additionally, sugar alcohols don't promote tooth decay as sugars do, so are often used to sweeten chewing gum. One, xylitol, actually inhibits bacterial growth in the mouth.

It's important to note, however, that the different types of sugar alcohols act very differently in the body

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If you have an excess of calories coming in and have insulin with which to store them, you gain weight. That is one of the reasons it is so hard for insulin resistant Type 2 diabetics to lose weight. .... myself included.about an hour ago clear

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