The
Heart and Stroke Foundation has funded a research study that has identified that
plant sterols and moderate exercise combined are shown to improve blood cholesterol
levels for those at risk for coronary heart disease. This could be good news for diabetics.
Five things I'm thankful for today, Friday, May 16, 2008.
Sometimes I get so wrapped up in the down side of being diabetic that I forget that there are other things in my life to be thankful for. So to improve my own attitude, I'm going to try to share with you five things each day that I am thankful for.
Sometimes I just want to cry after I've stepped on the scales.
It's really been bothering me lately that I can't wear sandals ever again since I've had my big toe amputated. It's even invaded my dreams.
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I've just read an article that states that Milk Thistle may be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. I thought I would pass that information on to you.
My family doctor told me yesterday that some of my wacky blood sugar readings have been caused by my body coming out of a honeymoon phase some new diabetics experience.
Tomorrow, Monday, is my follow up appointment with my family doctor. The anxiety has quieted a bit. I've sort of resigned myself to the fact that it is too late to worry about it now. Life has to be lived. My numbers will go up and down.
I've made my second round of follow up appointments since being diagnosed with diabetes with my family doctor and the endocrinologist. Both of them are this month. I find myself filled with dread and anxiety.
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