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First blood-work since diagnosis
So, I've met with my doctor once a month since my diagnosis on June 22, just to keep tabs on my weight loss, the trend of my BG levels, my moods, any questions I might have, etc. but today was my first 3-month blood work appointment. My blood pressure is still good and I won't know the results of the cholesterol test for a…
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My first big NSV
I stopped by the store after work today to pick up some new headphones because mine crapped out on me this morning and the store had all kinds of clothes on clearance for the end of the season. I do love a good sale so I wandered over to take a look and came across a cute skirt. For years and years I would have…
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It's Not a Dirty Word
I hate the way "Diet" has become such a negative and now we all have to say "Lifestyle Change" instead. According to Merriam Webster, I have a diet, which (if you look at the last couple of lines) means MANNER OF LIFE: Definition of DIET 1 a : food and drink regularly provided or consumed b : habitual nourishment c : the…
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Planning ahead for an unusual (for me) amount of exercise
Hi everyone, I'm a newly diagnosed (June 22) T2 and I'm getting ready to do Pedal for Pete's Sake with my husband this weekend. It's a charity bike ride to raise money for Cerebral Palsy research. We've participated each year for the past 5 or so years and I know from previous experience that it will be about three or so…
