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  • How surprised people are when they ask you for your diet, when all you did was eat less.
  • Salads can sometimes be full of calories too! What I did when I wanted carbs was buy the low-carb variation of tortillas & bread. You can find some tortillas that are between 50-100 calories! That wrapped up with some sauteed vegetables & a little bit of cheese makes for a nice lunch. Also, if you're willing to branch out,…
  • I would like to see research take into account the fact that those who suffer from chronic conditions may not have the mobility or mentality (such as with depression & anxiety) to get out & about. These people are more likely to rely on the internet for social interaction & recreation.
  • I think what I found most frustrating was the fact that my family kept telling me things like "I'll buy you a gym pass" or making other comments about how I should lose weight before I began dieting, but now that I'm at a healthy BMI & a weight I feel good about, I constantly receive comments about how I should eat more.…
  • I probably eat anywhere between 2-6 tabs depending on how bad my low is. It's SO hard not to just chug juice like I used too. I'm still figuring out how much long term to take since it keeps changing (less weight, harder & more frequent exercises.)
  • @midwesterner85 I get lows at night the most too! I actually already have a CGM (a Dexcom). I've had my fair share of scary lows too, but luckily no short-term amnesia! The CGM definitely has helped me improve a lot. I've worked with my current Endo for the past couple years & it's gotten a lot better, but I'll still…
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