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RE: Caring for my newly diagnosed 8 year old with Type 1
Hi Stephanie, I'm afraid that I haven't had time to write the intended blog on my T1D control method. As a sole proprietor in my small business, time is scarce. Sorry for the delay. In the meantime, these older blogs might be helpful, if you haven't...
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RE: Caring for my newly diagnosed 8 year old with Type 1
Hi Stephanie, An important item that I failed to mention previously is that I use long acting Lantus insulin to create a continuous downward blood-sugar bias throughout the day. I take it every evening between 8PM and 9PM. That is a major component of...
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Ken’s Type-1 Diabetes Journey Part 5: Living With Type-1 Diabetes
As mentioned in “Part 2: Disclaimer”, this is not medical advice. This writing is simply to share what I have learned while managing my own personal Type-1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes has a very bad reputation, and rightfully so. The diabetic individual...
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Ken’s Type-1 Diabetes Journey Part 3: What is Type-1 Diabetes?
There seems to be a great deal of confusion regarding what a healthy diet is. There is countless different diet styles heavily promoted with most being comparative polar opposites. This confusion is very unfortunate. The beauty of Type-1 diabetes,...
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ADA says Vegan Diets are Nutritionally Adequate
Show Me The Science! Are plant-based diets healthy? It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide...
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Meat = Higher Obesity & Chronic Disease Rates
Everywhere we look, we are confronted with the outcomes of recent studies which tout the benefits of low-carb high-protein diets, saturated animal fats, coconut oil...and the list goes on. Because of this, we thought it would be helpful to start...
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What will Your Child's Future Look Like?
As a parent, you make many choices throughout the day concerning the health and safety of your children. Adequate sleep, proper dental hygiene, and getting enough fresh air and exercise are just a few of the many good habits you instill in your...
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Medical Care = Third Leading Cause of Death
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." These are wise words spoken by Hippocrates , an ancient Greek physician that is "considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine." The Hippocratic Oath which is named after...
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The "Not-So-Manly" Drawbacks From Eating Meat
While men associate meat with masculinity, it comes with several "not-so-manly" drawbacks as Dr. McDougall candidly points out in this four-minute video clip . Dr. McDougall passionately forewarns men, using straightforward language, that eating meat...
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Early Suppers May Help Prevent Disease
Evening snacking might affect much more than the numbers on the bathroom scale. A new study shows that waiting longer between supper and breakfast reduces our risk of both breast cancer and diabetes. Eating in accordance with our body's natural...
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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a term often mentioned these days when public health is discussed. We hear about it on the news and see it mentioned in blogs and articles. But have you ever wondered, "Exactly what is metabolic syndrome?" You're not alone. By...
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Finding Relief for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
It is believed that as many as 1.4 million Americans suffer with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Symptoms can include diarrhea, constipation, bowel urgency, stomach pain, cramping, bloating, bloody stools, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, skin...
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Eating Meat Raises Estrogen at Cellular Levels
We see the evidence of over estrogenization all around us. Men and women, boys and girls in modern society are all suffering. Over estrogenization is closely related to the amount of excess weight we carry. According to the Center for Disease Control...
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Estrogen Levels Lower With Fiber-Rich Foods
"The problem is that the Westernized diet is delicious, easy and fast. It fits into the modern lifestyle," says Stephen O'Keefe, MD , professor of nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. But this fast, easy diet is lacking in...
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Kelsey Loses 30 lbs and Reduces Cholesterol
After stepping on the scale in February 2012, I was shocked to see the number which proved that I had gained 30 lbs. since graduating high school seven years ago. I was appalled by this and knew I shouldn't really have been surprised. After years of...
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Today's Children Not Expected to Outlive Their Parents
Losing a child is every parent's worst fear. No one would argue that nurturing and protecting our children to the best of our ability should be one of our highest priorities. We make sure our children get enough sleep, do their homework, brush their...
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What Does a Plant-Based Dinner Plate Look Like?
"I have really been thinking about . . . how best to describe the principles of a healthy diet , and I think, plant-centered, minimally processed, calorie dilute, low SOS [salt, oil, sugar] & variety, really sums it all up," says Jeff Novick, MS, RD....
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Believe It or Not: How to Evaluate a Medical Study
It sounds pretty impressive to hear, "A new study suggests . . . ." We perk up our ears and open our minds. After all, "science" has discovered something new! Proteinaholic , a recently published book authored by Garth Davis, MD , with Howard Jacobson,...
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Drew Loses Weight & Gains New Life!
I don’t much like doctors. In fact, I only made the appointment with Dr. Carney because I needed some medication before heading on a trip out of the country. I had no idea that this one appointment was going to change everything in my life. I’m 6’1”...
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Resistant Starch is NOT Futile
The phrase "resistance is futile" entered the pop-culture lexicon in 1989 when The Borg appeared on an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation . The show's creators probably had no idea that somewhere in a laboratory in England, scientists were...
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