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I couldn’t sit through reading the entire article, but have personal/health reasons to disagree. I am “very diabetic,” if that makes sense, so even looking at something containing carbs (be it otherwise “healthy” or not) will kill me pretty quickly, if not instantly.

I have nothing to add, but just clicked through and gave 1-click Hugs to those who steal from their children, whether for safety or (especially) self-gratification (get a shrink and maybe turn yourself into the local cops if that’s you, for kittens’ sake!) or have been the victim of such atrocities (if that's you and your…

This may become one for me, but we’ll see. The only rule: he will not even think about/ask to touch any body part except my back, and he will only use his hands-none of the R-rated or gross discipline-based methods-for a skin-to-clothes (at first, but we’d evolve until comfortable showing skin-to-skin union) gentle…

My pros would tell me “if it’s time and you don’t feel well, medicate (either for diabetes or random pain/whatever)! If it’s time and you do feel well, medicate!...but assess-if you wish you hadn’t taken that dose (because you’re now shaking and dying due to low sugar or whatever), don’t take it tomorrow.

That reflects what a hospital nurse I had said. Once diabetic, always diabetic. Ironically, that doesn’t reflect Mom’s story. I gave her gestational diabetes and she would develop T2 later, but now her battle is to keep her energy/sugars up, not down, due to unscheduled weight loss.

Zero hygiene On that note, apathy towards his health (which shows via obesity, acne and markings indicating skin cancer/failed attempts at tanning, among other things I can’t remember right now)-I want him to be there for me through decades of pleasure and pain alike. “Unequally yoked” beliefs/faith (I’m sorry, I have a…

Ahh yes. As a natural born listener, if you (again, and this time exclusively, general you) don’t give me words to listen to, you’ll “help” me to feel unwanted. (My disability already comes with plenty of that-thanks anyway!)

Ladies hiding our emotions-don’t, just don’t! I’m a lady myself and I personally value honest yet respectful communication, so that is what I will give and expect unless and until doing so has been clearly stated as a safety threat (such as in the “I’ll give you something to cry about!” threat). You (general you, but…

Exactly. Removal from insulin chains is part of the reward. I’ve heard that reversal is all about living for BGs/A1cs that are consistently (not just once, but forever) as good or better than those of a child (well, a child who isn’t born with T1D, which would bring its own reasons to avoid food and drink). (Am I correct,…

Don’t know. Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese?

I wish I could get on board with this amazing-sounding trend...but bananas take my breath away (cause anaphylaxis). :'( Is there an equally creamy fruit/one that I could use for mostly the same results (it would for obvious reasons not be perfect, but hopefully comparable in stats and yummyness)?

If I recall correctly (sadly I can’t grab a source), the quote is “Above the chest, stop and rest,” especially for a fever. (Actually, the cutoff is your neck, but “chest” allows for a better rhyme). General aches, either be gentle or press on depending on pain level. Either way, don’t do a workout requiring being in…

I was around 7 at the time and had done a round of schoolwork and scooted over to be with my family, play and watch some TV. As usual, we had it tuned in to the news and I saw what appeared to be two skyscrapers, equal in dignity. Out of the cloudless blue sky came a plane and a bunch of smoke/fire resulting from collision…

*yawns* Tutor: ”You seem tired. Do you need to sit down for a while?” I am in a wheelchair. A wheelCHAIR.

I don’t have any hard-won research (so you may ignore me if you wish), but I had a nurse (not a doctor, but still someone full of smarts) give it to me straight “I don’t think you should drink.” As in, not even half a sip/please stay completely dry.* Of course, that implies that I have countless medical reasons to abstain,…

IRL: Share (or at least respect and have a healthy curiosity about) my belief system. Let the Golden Rule guide your approach to me. I will pick up on that and indeed “do unto you” what you show me to do. MFP: Even if we’ve been talking for a while already, consider the “optional” message screen on the Friend Request…

I actually find that to be true (for my body, due to diabetes/what I know about hypoglycemia being deadly). YMMV, of course, but I would never try to explain breakfast’s importance to my friend from before who says that food and water are (pretty much) only to be used as rewards for a workout well done.

Chocolate. The fudgy-er, the better! Sugar or “guilt-free” sweetener?

Don’t know, sounds interesting. Sugar free jellybeans?

Not technically “music,” but there’s nothing wrong (IMHO) with letting Scripture (or whatever positive messages you like) wash over your brain and heart while you break a sweat! There’s even a Play button/tapper for my convenience. Would someone please show me your home gym setup?

Yum, unless/until I crunch a stupid seed! :s “Burpless” cucumber?

What's the biggest/major goal on your Bucket List, and how close are you to tasting success in that goal/area?

...that I'm a (situational) depression and anxiety survivor despite my faith. So many people think that Christians have no business feeling sad or anxious about anything, and then they listen to my story and either openly ridicule me or feel sorry for my loss of faith (which I believe never happened).

Artificially sweetened ginger snaps, if ya got ‘em. Otherwise, neither. Gum or breath mint?

Meh. Can be yummy as long as the batter isn’t globbed on thick. Cinnamon gum

Eat anything w/out gains (I have to watch out because of diabetes too, so lifting that restriction would be nice. Would you rather be wheelchair bound or bedridden (with NO permission to move a muscle/do anything either way)?

If that is what I think it is, YUM! *drools* The fast food version of a random act of kindness (when the cook somehow plops one lonely fry into your order of non-fries side dish/otherwise mix-and-matches your side of fried yum (that just happened to me and my tots!)?

Yes! Years of bedrest stemming from a wound problem-not even the doctor was on my “yes list,” so a Nurse Prac came (still comes) to me instead. Have you ever received a grave prognosis for a health problem of yours?

I love both but prefer the pork rinds. More flavor. Tuna noodle casserole or ham noodle delight (recipe Mom hacked together once, but you can probably look up different versions)?

From your doctor: “You need to start losing weight. You’ll feel so much better for it!” Translation: Let’s get you on a supervised NPO diet right away. No food, zero water/drink until those pounds all get the message and fall off. I wouldn’t even brush my teeth/use any of those products so you don’t get those calories. You…