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Nice Diabetes photos
Mar 7th
Some cool diabetes images:
November 3 2007 day 23 – Baking while being diabetic
Image by DeathByBokeh
Today marks the last day of the weekly focus topic of Food in the Diabetes 365 project. The biggest challenge for a diabetic is food, because what a diabetic consumes directly and immediately impacts blood sugars. We are fortunate that we live in a time where we can continue to indulge in tasty treats while watching our carbs. The advent of sugar-free syrups, low carb. flours, low/non fat cream cheese and other healthy low fat and low carb. ingredients have made it easier for diabetics to concoct tasty treats that rival the original recipe.
I embarked on a baking spree today. I’m trying two new recipes. I’m experimenting with a low fat mocha cheesecake, and I’m also trying to concoct low carb. pumpkin cake. How did they turn out?I don’t know. The cheesecake just came out of the oven, and is cooling down before it goes into the refrigerator. The pumpkin cake is now in the oven, hopefully rising.
I’m just glad that I have the ability to procure the ingredients and try these recipes. Here’s the irony: It is cheaper to eat high carb., high fat foods than it is to lead a healthy lifestyle with a healthy diet. This is another sad aspect of diabetes. It is not a poor man’s disease.
There is no cure for diabetes, yet.
Front display at Marshall’s
Image by Manny Hernandez
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Image by Manny Hernandez
Help find a cure for type 1 diabetes: support the JDRF!!!
Join www.tudiabetes.com, a community for people touched by diabetes.
what help can i get for diabetes and the sun?
Mar 7th
Question by pat g: what help can i get for diabetes and the sun?
I am feeling ill with this hot weather arriving.Is there anything I can do to keep my diabetes in check?
Also should I take more care in this hot weather?
Best answer:
Answer by Cammie
You are correct.
In any different [ changing ] environments, you need to check more frequently.
In this hot weather [ 101 here right now ] use fans and drink much more than usual.
Although you may not feel like it, you still need to eat.
Try sandwiches , cold salads and cold soups.
You can eat frozen pops, especially sugar free, to help keep you cool.
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How do you get rid of acne blemishes,and prevent pimples?
Mar 7th
Nobody is aware exactly what results in acne. Hormonal agent changes, like those while in the teenage years and also pregnancy, in all likelihood play a role. There are a lot misguided beliefs in what leads to acne. Chocolate and also greasy meals tend to be attributed, but there is minimal substantiation that foods and nutrients have got very much impact on acne in most people. An additional well-known belief is the fact that filthy skin leads to acne. Having said that, whiteheads and zits are not as a result of dirt. Stress won’t lead to acne, but pressure could make it worse.
Question by : How do you get rid of acne blemishes,and prevent pimples?
Well I’ve had really bad acne for 4 years now and its starting to get a little better, but i just dont know how to get rid of all the blemishes that are left on my face from picking at the pimples on my cheeks. So I just have all these brown spots on my cheeks, and mild pimples, I have really dry skin and can anyone help me get rid of my left over acne blemishes and prevent occurring pimples. Thanks soo much. any solutions?
Best answer:
Answer by emranmeteor
i think you shoud go to doctors.
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Q&A: breast augmentation question!?
Mar 7th
Question by L1pgl0ssd: breast augmentation question!?
i’m getting an augmentation(as well as a lift because i’ve lost a lot of baby fat) soon, and my pre-op is coming up and i’m currently about a 32b…i’d like to be a FULL C…but when trying on…”sizes”…i liked the 400ccs best…but i just don’t know if that’s too big…i’m about 5’7…120lbs and i don’t want to look porn-star just fill out up top….thanks for your answers(&& please only respond if you have a clue about what you’re talking about)
Best answer:
Answer by katherine
for your size a full c is more than enough….otherwise you begin entering the porn fantasy area
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Diabetes images
Mar 7th
A few nice diabetes images I found:
JDRF East Bay Walk to Cure Diabetes
Image by JDRF Bay Area
What do you think about Cancer Treatment Centers of America?
Mar 6th
Question by MsVK: What do you think about Cancer Treatment Centers of America?
I’m considering working at one of their facilities , and while they have great advertising/marketing. What’s the real scoop? Are they as wonderful as they claim or is it all icing on a cow pie? Patients/former patients and employees/former employees please answer.
Best answer:
Answer by BrazilVolley
i think they are good, your helping people cure cancer
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What happens in the 4th stage of ovarian cancer How long is life expectancy in this final stage?
Mar 6th
Question by augs67: What happens in the 4th stage of ovarian cancer How long is life expectancy in this final stage?
My best friend is in stage 4 of ovarian cancer. She has hospice at her house. It seems to me, that she only has a few weeks left to live. Can she continue to live for 3 or 4 more months? Or does it depend of the individual person? Her cancer has spread to many of her organs.
Best answer:
Answer by bod b
This link provides the information and statistics. It’s very much of a downer. I am sorry you have this misfortune.
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What is the best acne scar removal product you have ever used?
Mar 6th
Acne is a kind of condition that creates pimple. Zits grow whenever hair follicles under your skin clog up. Nearly all pimples appear around the face, neck, rear, upper body and back. Anybody could get acne, but it is usual in teenagers and also adults. It is not serious, yet it may cause scarring.
Question by athena: What is the best acne scar removal product you have ever used?
I have had terrible acne and I hadn’t realized it then but all of my pimple and zit picking has resulted in many scars, so I was wondering what product is most effective in a short amount of time. Thanks soooo much in advance. Please help!
Best answer:
Answer by free_2_bsweet
Go to a beauty shop and get AMBI or PALMER’S cream it’s meant to lighten scarring from acne or age spots…I had acne scars on my chin and I purchased PALMER’S and it faded the acne spots within a few days, but you have to be consistent in putting it on twice a day.
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Q&A: Breast Augmentation?
Mar 5th
Question by Princess: Breast Augmentation?
I am thinking about getting breast augmentation and breast lift, has anyone had this done and could share some information. How much did it cost you?
Best answer:
Answer by caffsans
I haven’t had one ,but have watched TV where some women have had to have that surgery undone as they got infection from the fake thing bursting=do you think you really want to go through all the pain involved with it=think awhile before doing it is all I’m asking OK
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Questions About: How can I work out/build muscle from home?
Mar 5th
The true easy info round cardio – before we converse on how very much aerobics cardio you should really do, you must at least know why it is so crucial. Cardiovascular workout basically means that you’re involved in an activity that raises your center rate to some degree exactly where you’re working, but can nonetheless chat (aka, as part of your Target Heart Rate Zone).
Question by : How can I work out/build muscle from home?
I’ve been looking on Amazon for things like combined weight sets plus instructional DVD or weights plus guidebook, but I can’t find anything like that. Does anyone know of any such product that has a programme you can follow from home whereby you only need free weights rather than having to use specialist gym equipment?
There is a gym near me and I am technically a member but I don’t want to have to go there to work out cos I would feel uncomfortable. I don’t really like mixing with strangers and they would probs all laugh at me/try to discourage me for doing it wrong. Plus I would want to take a pen and paper to record my progress and people would just look at me weird. And things would probably get stolen from my locker. Plus the staff there are rude.
I want to build up my arms and chest, and have a better-looking, more muscley body all round. As far as cardio I can do that without going to the gym cos I already do brisk walking and I plan on getting a rebounder and an exercise bike for my home, but when it comes to weight training I’m kind of lost. Can anyone tell me how I can follow an effective, clear weight-training program from home?
Best answer:
Answer by Daija
I repeatedly lift heavy things. They work as weights. Forget the expensive gym.
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