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I started this blog as a result of being a type 2 diabetic, and finding through research, trial & error, and good advice, that I can keep healthy blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy weight and all the benefits that go along with that, simply by eating right and getting enough exercise. At this time, I am not taking any medications for diabetes, and I'd like to do whatever I can to keep it that way. I'm not saying medications are bad - actually there are some very good medications and combinations of medications out there nowadays to help treat diabetes very successfully, just that at this point in my life, the natural approach fits with my way of living, and is what I want.
You should find something interesting to read here whether you're newly diagnosed, or a long-time sufferer of type 2 diabetes.
I've experienced type 2 diabetes from many perspectives at this point. My great grandmother died of a stroke after suffering with type 2 diabetes for many years. My maternal grandma is still living with it at 84. My paternal grandma died at age 67, having lost a leg to diabetes. My beautiful mom died at the age of 62, having suffered greatly with type 2 diabetes, and my father is still going strong despite diabetes, at age 70. Then came me.
I wish I had known back when my mom was still alive, all that I know about type 2 diabetes now. She might still be here with us. Hindsight is 20/20 -- but hopefully, with my newfound knowledge and my lifestyle changes, my 15 year old son will be able to avoid what appears to be the family curse.
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Cheers!
Shhh...this is my secret weapon!
But I'm going to share it with you, and only YOU! It's my berry power smoothie recipe! I drink a smoothie almost every morning and it starts my day off right. It's healthy, nutritious, and DELICIOUS...and it keeps you satisfied for hours, doesn't cause BG spikes (at least not for me) and gives me that boost of energy to get moving.
Michele's Berry Power Smoothie
6-8 ice cubes
1 cup frozen blueberries (I sometimes use strawberries, blackberries, or a mixture)
1 heaping tablespoon of ground flax seed
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder
2/3 cup of water
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
*you can play with the ice cube/water ratio for thicker/thinner smoothie consistency...but these measurements are what I have found are "perfect" for my particular tastes.
Toss all the ingredients into the blender, and "whir" away until it's a thick, SMOOTH consistency...ENJOY!!
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