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The postive side of my Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis
I know this is going to sound strange, but I’m going to say it anyway:聽There is a potential positive side to having a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis! 馃 Bear with me before you decide I’ve gone totally crazy!聽馃お The fact is, before my diagnosis, I was slowly killing myself – between debilitating fatigue, chronic hypertension…
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My new diabetic food pyramid
In a previous post, we tore down the traditional food pyramid and put it in the trash, alongside the myth that there are “good carbs” and “bad carbs” for Diabetics (hint – they are all bad!). It’s never good to merely critique established “wisdom” without being constructive and offering a better alternative, so here is…
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Fighting the carb addiction
I spent most of the 2.5 years since my diagnosis in denial. I tried everything except for actually changing what I was eating. I refused to give up my favourite “treats”. Right up until the point where I had symptoms that I couldn’t ignore – 18 hrs of nerve pain/numbness. That was my wake-up call,…
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The Toxic Romance: My Breakup with Ultra-Processed Foods
Have you ever been in a truly toxic relationship? In the beginning, they are everything. They鈥檙e your comfort, your refuge, and your best friend. They make you feel safe when you鈥檙e stressed and happy when you鈥檙e down. You think they鈥檙e giving you exactly what you need, so you love them unconditionally. But slowly, the mask…
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