What is Diabetes-Type-2
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly called diabetes mellitus type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disor...
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My husband, friend and I went out last night to li...
walkingth... Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
My husband, friend and I went out last night to listen to a mutual friend's night on stage. I had a fairly decent time.
My son doesn't see me interact with a lot of friends. When I said we were going out to see a friend, he said yes but that is dad's friend. I explained to him that he was my friend too. My oldest insisted that he was still my husband's frien... -
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MarineMom1 Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Hope everyone is well, and ready for Turkey Day next week, boy, where has time gone! Please keep my Son in your prayers! He is doing well, and will be home for Christmas for 2 weeks, yeah!! I also have a new friend that I have been chatting with online, he is in the Army, serving in Iraq, his name is Jeff, and I also worry about him alot, as he patrols 12 hours a day, doing Peac... -
The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the ...
Doug Nov 20, 2009
Affirmation for November 20, 2009: John F. Kennedy
Friday, November 20, 2009 |
The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence.
~John F. Kennedy 35th president of US 1961-1963 (1917 - 1963)
Here's to an excellent day and a great weekend!
Doug
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JoanCMD Nov 20, 2009
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Nurse called me this AM with report on biopsy. It is a Basal Cell Skin Cancer and the Dermatologist will remove it on Dec. 7th.
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Glot Nov 20, 2009
Journal Entry for November 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Burrrr its in the 20's and rather cool. Enjoying some more of the gingerbread flavored coffee for the day. My most favorite and one and only daughter in law is coming over this morning and we are heading over to the Embassy community center to a rummage sale that is held there about every other friday and sat. Things that you would like to let go of but really dont want to throw a...
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walkingth... Nov 20, 2009
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My entire family is gone. They are still alive, but I recently lost my mother. I
'm not sure being rejected or death is worse. When people die, you always wish you could ask them a few more questions. Since my mom is still alive-I have the opportunity to ask why I've been rejected. She hasn't bothered to answer.
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SockFuzz Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Well, today is the day! Hubby officially starts treatment! As I sit here staring at his box of Riba and wondering what is to come, I am both sad and scared. I'm not feeling any excitement at all. I so wish this didn't have to be done. But, hopefully he will clear and then we can focus on trying to heal his liver some. I am pretrified of him having to fa...9 Comments -
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MaryTurk Nov 19, 2009
Journal Entry for November 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.
~ Romans 15:1, NLT
wow!! what a message to me!! I need to be careful that I don't offend someone.I don't mean to do it on purpose. I just love the Lord and love sharing with others. I don't mean to offend and would be more than willing to talk with anyone who has q...1 Comment -
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Doug Nov 19, 2009
Affirmation for November 19, 2009: Rabbi Abraham Heschel
Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.
~Rabbi Abraham Heschel
Have a great day today!
Doug
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am putting together a retreat in the mountains, it will need work, fixing up and protection, it will have a large main house with ten or more cottages, we will be taking care of people on chemo for Hep C durig the most horrible treatment ever. ?There are thousands of people that dont have anyone to help care for them, make sure they eat, get to the dr, take their pills and things that are i...1 Recommendation3 Comments -
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DonnaB49 Nov 19, 2009
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My state disability has run out and I'm living on my savings now. I applied for unemployment benefits, I expected to be well enough to look for work but conditionally. I'm not going to get enough to make much difference. Another holiday without mom, I still think about her everyday and still have trouble believing she has been gone a year and a half now - where did the t...1 Recommendation -
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chrystal8 Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
going to see my doctor about my diabetes on november 24th. and tell him about my depression and such. i just at times hate having diabetes . my sugar was between 100 to 140 in the begining of last week now it was starting to get high again.i guess it has to do what ive been eatting?. ive been eatting i say fairly well actually . i dont know whats wrong with me anymore. i just like have no energy ...
Friday, November 20, 2009
My husband, friend and I went out last night to listen to a mutual friend's night on stage. I had a fairly decent time.
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Diabetes Type 2 Information
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. With Type 1 Diabetes, insulin is generally not produced in the body at all. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage such as eye and kidney damage.
Causes of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes tends to run in families, but can develop in people no family history. Risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes include high blood pressure, high blood triglycerides, gestational diabetes (diabetes related to pregnancy), a high fat diet, a lack of exercise, and being overweight. While anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, it is more common among African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics and Japanese Americans. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes rises after age 45, and rises still more after age 65.
Treating Type 2 Diabetes
Treatment for Type 2 diabetes often revolves around lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise for weight loss and cardiovascular health, and diet changes to ensure proper carbohydrate consumption to help with optimal glucose production. If glucose levels are too high at the time of diagnosis, however, the health care professional may prescribe medications such as Metformin and Byetta to help regulate glucose levels. Patients almost always manage their diabetes by checking glucose levels daily, or more often if recommended by a health care professional.
Type 2 Diabetes Resources and Support
No two patients are alike, and DailyStrength's online support groups provide an excellent avenue for chatting with others who have diabetes to discover a wide range of coping techniques that might work for you, and to get positive encouragement. You can also read all treatment reviews, post your own experiences in your wellness journal, and set goals for yourself such as keeping your triglycerides or blood pressure down, or changing specific things in your diet. Your DailyStrength friends can support you all along the way.
If you have just been diagnosed with diabetes, you may want to look at these very informative resources from other sites, and discuss them in Daily Strengthís diabetes forums:
- Interactive tutorial on diabetes from the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive Disorders and Kidneys
- Harvard School of Public Health's Diabetes page
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