Cigarette smoking proves to be one of the deadliest habits mankind has known. The nicotine substance contained in every stick collects in the lungs as you continue smoking. But, that's just the beginning. Soon your heart suffers and the cells in your body are also destroyed, which can lead to cancer of various types. Nicotine comes from the plant nicotiana tabacum. It is used … [Read more...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Potential Major Treatment for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?
Many people often get stuck when it comes to surgical operations, let alone gastric bypass surgery. I myself spent months contemplating the idea and another few months preparing for the big day. It also took me one deadly warning before I gave it a go. Well my doctor's overwhelming honesty sounded like a death threat which made me realize I did need it. And I am glad I did. … [Read more...]
Defeat Type 2 Diabetes. Take Control
I lifted this Youtube video from Yuri Elkaim's channel. Please don't sue me! LOL. I just wanted to share this educational piece for people who are still wondering what or who to blame. Type 2 Diabetes is a serious disease and can impair one's life. However, I can prove that the big D can only impair your life if you let it thrive. Nursing the disease is definitely not the … [Read more...]
DBlog Week’s Dream Device Wildcard: A Handy AI, Cool, Classy, and FREE!
This continues to be one of the most popular DBlogWeek topics, so let’s have another crack at it! Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, or anything else you can think of. The sky is the limit – what would you love to see? Riva Greenberg’s article, The Type … [Read more...]
DBlog Week’s Tell Me a Story Wildcard: A Letter from a Grumpy Friend…
Write a short story personifying a diabetes tool you use on a daily basis. A meter, syringe, pump, pill, etc. Give it a personality and a name and let it speak through you. What would it be happy about, upset about, mad about? (Thank you Heather of Unexpected Blues for this topic.) Dear Lonnie, Well, I guess this is it. Okay. Bid me farewell and pray I don’t come back to … [Read more...]