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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: There is a potential positive side to having a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis! 🫣 Bear with me before you decide I’ve gone totally crazy! 🤪 The fact is, before my diagnosis, I was slowly killing myself – between debilitating fatigue, chronic hypertension…
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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’re your comfort, your refuge, and your best friend. They make you feel safe when you’re stressed and happy when you’re down. You think they’re giving you exactly what you need, so you love them unconditionally. But slowly, the mask…
