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Diabetes and Metformin

Posted on November 28, 2011 by 30+ Years

When I was in Belize for 2 weeks this month, I forgot to take my Metformin. Metformin is usually given to type 2 diabetics to help with blood sugar regulation and insulin uptake. I take it because I’m insulin resistant, … Continue reading →

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Low Carb is Working

Posted on June 27, 2011 by 30+ Years

The low carb is working. I’m down 8 lbs in the last couple of weeks, and that includes one bad weekend that included donuts, potatoes, ice cream and frosted flakes… Luckily, not at the same time. While the low carb … Continue reading →

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HCG vs. Low Carb

Posted on June 17, 2011 by 30+ Years

I just can’t do it… I keep trying, but I’m having a really hard time staying with HCG right now, even though the couple of days I lasted dropped me 4 lbs. I don’t know if I need to add … Continue reading →

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HCG Diet Before and After Pictures

Posted on March 11, 2011 by 30+ Years

I said I’d post some before and after pictures from the HCG diet, so here they are. And yeah, I know I looked happier in the first picture, but that’s because the cup had vodka and diet coke in it. … Continue reading →

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Humalog vs. Novolog

Posted on February 24, 2011 by 30+ Years

Sometimes, as a diabetic, and a human being, I hate my health insurance company. I pay them $20,000 per year for 3 adults and 2 kids, and they can’t even get me my fricken insulin without screwing it up. I … Continue reading →

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HCG Weight Loss

Posted on January 19, 2011 by 30+ Years

I never did finish the HCG story, because the stupid website broke, and it was using so much bandwidth I had to kill the site. (Of course the site’s not really stupid, I am! I finally decided to do something … Continue reading →

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HCG And Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on October 17, 2010 by 30+ Years

I started taking HCG a couple of days ago. HCG is a hormone that pregnant women get that releases the fat in their body to feed their babies. It’s also used on a really low calorie diet, because the HCG … Continue reading →

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Type 1 Diabetes Rap Song

Posted on January 11, 2010 by 30+ Years

This is a pretty good little rap video about diabetes. It actually has lots of good information in it. Tags: Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Diabetic Videos

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Underactive Thyroid & Diabetes

Posted on September 30, 2009 by 30+ Years

I have hypothyroidism, and have had it since 1989. I didn’t know why I was gaining weight and didn’t have any energy. The Doctor’s finally figured it out, and now I take Armor Thyroid every day. Most people take Synthroid, … Continue reading →

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Lantis vs. NPH

Posted on January 20, 2009 by 30+ Years

When I was taking NPH, I would take 30 units in the morning, 30 units at lunch, 30 units at dinner time and 60 units when I went to bed. That’s 150 units a day of NPH. The NPH was just … Continue reading →

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