D4 Diabetes
In May 2009, I was diagnosed with.... (wish I can say what type it is) was diagnosed with Diabetes. I was admitted into the hospital and all I kept thinking was; “Why me?" "How?"and most importantly "Will this ever go away?”
I always was an active girl. From an early age, I took dance classes, and as I got older continued into cheerleading, softball and other sports. I would even say I was a tomboy. I was very much into sports. I was forced to eat healthy things such as broccoli, peas, and string beans. I was also obligated to eat macaroni and cheese with peas and milk! Can you say gag?! As a teen, the memory of eating healthy was nauseating to me. I was traumatized and became anti-veggtables, and anything else healthy. The only time I had any greens was the lettuce in a burger.
As I got older, I would drink and party often to cope with my problems. I have faced many trials and tribulations in my life, but that's another blog, lol. I turned to nightlife where I could dance and drink, and forget about the pain in my life. I wondered if my poor eating habits and alcohol drinking were the cause of this fatal disease.
The scariest part of having diabetes was losing 28lbs in one month. Just like that. I was disappearing. I was losing my eye vision to the point I couldn't even see the keypad on my cell phone. I had insatiable thirst and constant urination. I could'nt even be in a car without having to pull over. This disease was affecting my life. I used to be vibrant and full of energy. Now I found myself not wanting to go to work and calling out, because I was so tired. I had blurry vision, chronic fatigue and was thirstier than a camel in the desert.
Every morning, I wake up feeling like a crack head. I have to inject myself daily. It is hard to press that needle into my skin, but my body needs it to survive. This is the repercussion to my bad eating habits and my partying ways.
Why was I never educated about this horrible disease? How can something like sugar take over my life? Most importantly...if I am aware of this now why can't I make changes to my diet? Is this an addiction? To make matters worse, I am even developing neuropathy. That means my nerves are beginning to damage. My sugar is high all year. I do not wish this on anyone. If I do not get my sugar level under control this could all lead to amputation in as little as two years. #YIKES
I am on a journey now as I know, it will not go away, but I will continue to fight diabetes and spread awareness. Follow me as I make necessary changes to my lifestyle. STAY ACTIVE. STAY HEALTHY. LOVE YOUR BODY-D4Diabetes
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
A1C
In July 2011 my A1C was a 14! YIKES!!!!
In November it was 10 ! I was no way in the clear!
Today my A1c is an 8…….Its all about Progression!
Catch me next month i promise myself it will be a 7!!!! #DiabeticHope
The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.
-Thomas Edison
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In 1913 people ate approximately 40pounds of processed sugar a year. By 2000 the average person consumed about 147 pounds of refined sugar a year!! #INSANE
Step Out & WALK
Is anyone doing the Diabetes walk out here in NYC this Sunday?!!
D4 DIABETES
I cant wait until tomorrow! I am volunteering for the American Diabetes Association! Spreading Diabetic awareness 1 finger @ a time!!!
We don’t have to give up what we love!! We just have to be smarter and love our bodies!
preparation
4 servings
Serving size: 5 nuggets (about 4 oz.)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 24 hours
Cooking time: 10 minutes
1. Add the chicken to a large plastic bag. With a rolling pin or meat mallet, pound each chicken breast, one at a time, until thin. Cut all the chicken into a total of 20 pieces. Add the chicken to another large plastic bag, and add the buttermilk. Seal the bag, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight.
2. The next day, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or with foil that has been coated with cooking spray. On a plate, combine the panko bread crumbs with the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake the excess buttermilk off each piece of chicken, and roll the chicken in the bread-crumb mixture, coating it well. You will not use all the bread crumbs.
3. Place the chicken nuggets in a single layer on the baking sheet, and coat the top of the nuggets with the olive oil cooking spray.
4. Bake the nuggets for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with your own favorite lower-sodium dipping sauce.
*picture & recipe is not my own
D4Diabetes
I used to live to eat but now I eat to live!!!!!
Stay healthy and love your body!
My sugar has been very high lately, so I decided to go to the gym. Here is a picture of me stretching!
My sugar is high again! Ughhhhh now i just wanna eat everything in sight! No good!!!!!
(singing out loud) I need a doctor Call me a doctor! I need a doctor, doctor!!!!!
Introduction!
My first video blog….please don”t judge. :)
D4 Diabetes Introduction
D4 Diabetes
In May 2009, I was diagnosed with…. (wish I can say what type it is) was diagnosed with Diabetes. I was admitted into the hospital and all I kept thinking was; “Why me?” “How?”and most importantly “Will this ever go away?”
I always was an active girl. From an early age, I took dance classes, and as I got older continued into cheerleading, softball and other sports. I would even say I was a tomboy. I was very much into sports. I was forced to eat healthy things such as broccoli, peas, and string beans. I was also obligated to eat macaroni and cheese with peas and milk! Can you say gag?! As a teen, the memory of eating healthy was nauseating to me. I was traumatized and became anti-veggtables, and anything else healthy. The only time I had any greens was the lettuce in a burger.
As I got older, I would drink and party often to cope with my problems. I have faced many trials and tribulations in my life, but that’s another blog, lol. I turned to nightlife where I could dance and drink, and forget about the pain in my life. I wondered if my poor eating habits and alcohol drinking were the cause of this fatal disease.
The scariest part of having diabetes was losing 28lbs in one month. Just like that. I was disappearing. I was losing my eye vision to the point I couldn’t even see the keypad on my cell phone. I had insatiable thirst and constant urination. I could’nt even be in a car without having to pull over. This disease was affecting my life. I used to be vibrant and full of energy. Now I found myself not wanting to go to work and calling out, because I was so tired. I had blurry vision, chronic fatigue and was thirstier than a camel in the desert.
Every morning, I wake up feeling like a crack head. I have to inject myself daily. It is hard to press that needle into my skin, but my body needs it to survive. This is the repercussion to my bad eating habits and my partying ways.
Why was I never educated about this horrible disease? How can something like sugar take over my life? Most importantly…if I am aware of this now why can’t I make changes to my diet? Is this an addiction? To make matters worse, I am even developing neuropathy. That means my nerves are beginning to damage. My sugar is high all year. I do not wish this on anyone. If I do not get my sugar level under control this could all lead to amputation in as little as two years. #YIKES
I am on a journey now as I know, it will not go away, but I will continue to fight diabetes and spread awareness. Follow me as I make necessary changes to my lifestyle. STAY ACTIVE. STAY HEALTHY. LOVE YOUR BODY-D4Diabetes
