Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Besides Food, What Makes You Happy?
I asked myself the same question. While I adore food (who doesn’t?!), there is more to life. Diabetes can seriously
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Dogs That Sense Low Blood Sugar
An Interview with Mark Ruefenacht, Founder of Dogs for Diabetics
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AskNadia: Can I Use Marijuana to Lower My Blood Sugar
Dear Nadia, Is Marijuana used to lower high blood sugar? If so, does this mean I have to refrain from
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AskNadia: Trouble Sleeping and Feeling Rested?
Dear Nadia, I have type 2 diabetes and have trouble sleeping and feeling rested. I live alone and wonder if
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Pre-Diabetes Statistics-Symptoms & Prevention
Pre-Diabetes Statistics 96 million people in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, and 80% of these people do not know they have
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From the Sugar Happy Kitchen: Keto Low Carb Iraqi Timman Bagilla Rice Dish
By Nadia Al-Samarrie If you have read my autobiography “From Baghdad to Berkeley,” you will remember that my father cooked for me
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AskNadia: How to Bring Down A 434 Blood Sugar?
Dear Nadia: My mother’s blood sugar level is 434. What kind of fruits and food is she supposed to
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420: Cannabis Observance Day and Diabetes
By Nadia Al-Samarrie If you are unfamiliar with the code language 420, it’s a sub-culture of people who observe and
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AskNadia: Why High Altitudes Can Shoot Up Your Blood Sugars
Dear Nadia: Why do my BG’s run high when I hike in higher altitudes? RU Dear RU: When you
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Diabetes Health Type 1 & 2: The Scoop on Fiber
Does consuming fiber really lower blood sugar? How many grams of fiber do you need each day? What’s the difference
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Diabetes Health Type 1 & 2 : Five Ways to Get Back on Track When You’re Burned Out
Burnout is common among people with diabetes, especially those who have had the disease for years, even decades. Diabetes management
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