May 29th, 2008
Ok, this week has been soooo long! My bloodsugars, 2 hr post, have been anywhere from 89-115. Not bad. I am having a hard time with food as of late- still!!!! I do not know what has happened to me and my sensible ways. I was better this week, but didn’t eat enough fruits and […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 25th, 2008
Here is some scary news for you… diabetics and high blood pressure. Doctors are not sure when to treat their patients even when posing and increased risk for advanced heart disease by being a diabetic.
But a new study finds that even when people with diabetes show up in their doctor’s office with a high blood […]
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May 25th, 2008
Erectile dysfunction is always a matter of the heart, but new research shows that more than romance is at stake. Two new studies of men with type 2 diabetes found that erectile dysfunction (ED) was a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease, including heart attack and death.
The good news is that cholesterol-lowering medications […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 25th, 2008
Journal time… I am a bit more back on track. My 2 hour post sugars have been between 90-120, so a little higher but down from last week- thanks goodness! I have to admit, I am having a hard time staying on track with my food. It is really annoying me too!!
I know what I […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 18th, 2008
How many times a week do you exercise? Tell the truth!
Every day without fail.
3-4 times a week.
Once or twice- too busy.
Once or twice- too lazy!
What. is. exercise?
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By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment
May 18th, 2008
Ok, so it has been an interesting week here. I am not sure if it is the high stress level here, or the lack of concentration on my part but oh boy the bloodsugars have been oh so bad! I single handily went from having my average sugar in the 90’s to struggling to keep […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 16th, 2008
Alicia said it best… “Here at b5media’s Health & Wellness Channel, we’re always doing something. This week, we’re rounding up our “Top 5″ posts.” And with that here we go- we are giving you our top 5 picks from our respected sites.
We will kick it off with Alicia at Mental Health Notes- She did […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 11th, 2008
Oh boy, it has been a while since I journaled on here. First, the big change. I have now started checking my blood sugars twice a day- in the morning and before bed. My sugars have been so good as of the last few months that I feel confident in my decision. My readings have […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 3rd, 2008
Heart disease mortality among younger women is on the rise. With all that we know and all the accessible forms of information and treatment this is really a sad finding.
Smoking, obesity, prevalence of diabetes, lack of activity and negative lifestyle changes all contribute to increased cardiac disease and death in women below the age of […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment
May 2nd, 2008
Here is an April roundup from the Health and Wellness channel. Enjoy!
There is something for everyone (breastfeeding or not) in the mix of the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 highlights from April 2008:
Free Pattern for Sewing Your Own Crew Neck Over-the-Head Baby Bibs
Judge Denies FLDS Request to Keep Mothers with Nursing Babies
World Health Day 2008: Protecting Health from […]
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