Yes... I have Diabetes

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This group is for anyone who is in some way affected by Diabetes. Past, Present, or Future... You or a loved one! Come join! We all know that ONE of the many causes of Diabetes is weight... Why not talk about it. I was shocked when I didn't see a group on Diabetes because it is one of the largest weight related diseases out there. So lets come together, share our stories, and help each other as much as we can!


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Gestational Diabetes

Has anyone had their weight or diabetes intefere with a pregnancy? I have had two losses and some research shows that diabetes could be the culprit. Thanks for any info.

by healthyayo on 15 Nov 09 02:59 PM

Introductions - Introduce Yourself :)

Hello. My name is Ayo. I have been diabetic since 1997, when I was 25 years old. I was 375 pounds at the time. I am currently 310, with normal blood sugar and no medications. However, when I was ...

by healthyayo on 15 Nov 09 02:54 PM

Number of meals per day

I eat 3 small meals and if hungry a snack in between. I am a new Diabetic as of July this year. I find it difficult to eat 3 meals a day. In the past I only ate when I was hungry, so now it is another ...

by mercygrace on 20 Oct 09 11:45 AM

Tip helpful

I'm really sorry to hear about your struggles. Since I began my diet, I too have gotten cravings (mine have been pumpkin, doughnuts, and pizza.) What I do to satisfy them is firstly to find recipes for ...

by stars1012 on 18 Oct 09 12:23 PM

new to this site

I have type 1 diabetes, not related to weight, although I struggle hereditarily. In response to kmar's A1c question, you need to get your blood sugars in control and much lower for an extended period of ...

by stars1012 on 18 Oct 09 12:19 PM

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	healthyayo recorded a journal entry. "Worked out today...felt good! I had some cravings today, but the atkins chocolate chip granola bar nipped that in the bud! Yippie!" View journal entry \| Add a comment


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	pudgy wrote on their challenge wall. "Did I mention my weight went way up ( gained 13 lbs in one week with the added fluid, went from 238 lbs. to 251 lbs.)after the operation....so I had to ..." Challenge: Drop 14lb+ by Christmas! \| View progress \| View this comment


	pudgy recorded a journal entry. "ok, it's been about a month since my total knee replacement operation, swelling is mostly gone & looks like my weight is back to normal...so it's time ..." View journal entry \| Add a comment


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	healthyayo submitted a diet tip. "Chopped salads are so good. Marie's Blue Cheese dressing has O carbs!" View this tip


	healthyayo wrote on their challenge wall. "Lost 3 pounds! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Challenge: Lose 12 Pounds In 12 Weeks \| View progress \| View this comment


	flaxseed recorded a journal entry. "Just a quick update. Ollie is home. His back legs just won't do what he wants. Had problems getting him in the car and out again this end. Chap next ..." View journal entry \| 6 comments


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	Court4305 recorded a journal entry. "Getting back on my exercise regiment. Went to Zumba class and felt real good after the fact. I hadn't been in like 3 weeks. I am also starting to get ..." View journal entry \| Add a comment


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type:	Common Interest
location:	Ontario
categories:	Dieting Fitness & Exercise Food & Nutrition Medical Conditions Lifestyle & Culture Families Just for Fun Other
members:	99
administrators:	brookejh85
created:	09 January 2009