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Saturday, March 27, 2010
livin' the good life.....
on chappaquidick island four wheeling ,
insulin pump is protected in the tummietote by tallygear
tummietote by tallygear try it on the beach with the patented LOKSAK to hold your insulin oump to make sure that your pump does not get wet. Finally peace of mind and comfort too! You dont even know the pump belt is there because of the comfort of the fabric it is made with.
Contact http://www.tallygear.com/ to order.
(it is also a fashion statement if you want it to be...it looks like a cool accessory on the bottom of your tee and atop your shorts, or hide it underneath your tee....)
Diabetes and sugars and Sweeteners!
Diabetes and Sugar & Sweeteners
Foods that are sugar free, no sugar added, or low carb, typically have the sugar replaced with sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols have a significantly diminished impact on blood sugar levels as compared to regular sugar because they are incompletely absorbed into the blood stream from the small intestine. They also have fewer calories than sugar, and are not as sweet as sugar. Some common sugar alcohols are: glycol, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, and lactitol. The simplest sugar alcohol, ethylene glycol, is the sweet but notoriously toxic chemical used in antifreeze. Sugar alcohol is typically derived from fruits and vegetables.
Foods that are sugar free, no sugar added, or low carb, typically have the sugar replaced with sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols have a significantly diminished impact on blood sugar levels as compared to regular sugar because they are incompletely absorbed into the blood stream from the small intestine. They also have fewer calories than sugar, and are not as sweet as sugar. Some common sugar alcohols are: glycol, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, and lactitol. The simplest sugar alcohol, ethylene glycol, is the sweet but notoriously toxic chemical used in antifreeze. Sugar alcohol is typically derived from fruits and vegetables.
Top 10 tips for teens....
Tyler's Top Ten Tips for Teens
Tyler Stevenson
Mar 25, 2010
Experience is a great teacher, but sometimes it's not the best way to learn, especially when it comes to your medical needs. Smart people learn from their mistakes, but wise people learn from other people's mistakes. In my ten years with diabetes, I have found that to eliminate problems, you need to anticipate your needs. A few moments of preparation can ensure a great afternoon of fun with your friends, a better grade on a test, or participation in a sporting competition without any complications.
As people with diabetes, we don't have the option of forgetting about our disease if we want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So here are ten things that I've learned we should all do to protect ourselves from complications as we go through our daily routine.
1. Have glucose tablets on you at all times.
2. Always check your blood glucose before any type of physical activity.
3. Have some type of sugary drink with you during any type of exercise or sport. Orange juice is the best by far.
4. Have a small bag to contain all of your supplies.
5. Check your blood sugar, and, if needed, try to have a snack 15 minutes prior to a test.
6. When playing school sports, check your blood glucose and adjust during halftime.
7. Take a Kwick pen with you whenever you are playing sports, in case you need a fast adjustment.
8. Always listen to your body. If you are thirsty all the time and have to urinate frequently, you definitely need to check your blood glucose.
9. Never be afraid to tell a coach or a teacher that your blood sugar is low because the problem will not go away.
10. When your blood sugar is low, have a snack that has protein and carbohydrates. The carbohydrates will get your blood sugar up, and the protein will prevent you from dropping as fast.
Tyler Stevenson
Mar 25, 2010
Experience is a great teacher, but sometimes it's not the best way to learn, especially when it comes to your medical needs. Smart people learn from their mistakes, but wise people learn from other people's mistakes. In my ten years with diabetes, I have found that to eliminate problems, you need to anticipate your needs. A few moments of preparation can ensure a great afternoon of fun with your friends, a better grade on a test, or participation in a sporting competition without any complications.
As people with diabetes, we don't have the option of forgetting about our disease if we want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So here are ten things that I've learned we should all do to protect ourselves from complications as we go through our daily routine.
1. Have glucose tablets on you at all times.
2. Always check your blood glucose before any type of physical activity.
3. Have some type of sugary drink with you during any type of exercise or sport. Orange juice is the best by far.
4. Have a small bag to contain all of your supplies.
5. Check your blood sugar, and, if needed, try to have a snack 15 minutes prior to a test.
6. When playing school sports, check your blood glucose and adjust during halftime.
7. Take a Kwick pen with you whenever you are playing sports, in case you need a fast adjustment.
8. Always listen to your body. If you are thirsty all the time and have to urinate frequently, you definitely need to check your blood glucose.
9. Never be afraid to tell a coach or a teacher that your blood sugar is low because the problem will not go away.
10. When your blood sugar is low, have a snack that has protein and carbohydrates. The carbohydrates will get your blood sugar up, and the protein will prevent you from dropping as fast.
TUMMIETOTE by Tallygear
This is a wonderful, comfortable belt for your pump and physical activity!
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