Cut some of the stress of living with diabetes — take control of your diabetes stuff!

The daily diabetes items on your to-do list can make you feel overwhelmed and frustrated, whether you're newly diagnosed or a longtime self-care expert. From monitoring blood glucose to making medical appointments, reading food labels, and fitting in exercise (feeling stressed out yet?), diabetes takes its toll on your sense of well-being ...

Supplies and Tools

Designate one spot in your home for storing your test strips, medication, logs, and extra supplies.

Contact List

Create a contact list of professionals to call when you have health concerns, and friends and family in case you have an emergency or aren't feeling good. Also include contact info for your pharmacy and medical supplies provider.

Travel Kit

Create a travel kit and carry it with you whenever you're away from home. Include blood glucose monitoring strips, batteries, snacks, water, hard candies, medicine, and information on what to do and whom to call in case of an emergency. Be sure to check and refresh the kit before each journey.

Kitchen Goods

Clear your kitchen of expired and less healthful foods.  Gather your favorite recipes —  with nutrition counts — in a binder or recipe file.

Medical Information

File your insurance and medical records and receipts in color coded folders in a file cabinet. When you want to review medical records for reimbursement, the documents will be handy.

Daily Schedule

Keep one calendar in a handy spot to check that you're not over committing yourself. Note self-care activities on the calendar (30-mintue walk, for example) to increase the chances you'll take care of them.

Pamela F. Kelly, a professional organizer who specializes in helping people with diabetes, is the author of Organizing: The Missing Link in Diabetes Care (available at pamkellyinc.com). 

 

 

Are you up for a 90 day "no cheat" weight challenge? 

Kimmer's Pinky Swear challenge is gearing up for a 90 day weight loss challenge. September to Thanksgiving 2008!  Have you been looking for a new weight challenge group to join?  Do you lose better with friendly support

 

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  • State your start height & weight & Kimkins option you're using
  • We will weigh in each Friday to bolster us for the weekend
  • Each member must check in at least 3 times a week (internet time is hard for some)
  • We promise to try one new type of exercise or movement during the 3 months
  • Each member gives their best Pinky Swears to NOT CHEAT

Imagine how much you could lose in 90 days with the lean low carb Kimkins plan. Come on and join us! It only takes a minute and you'll be on your way! 

• 2 lbs round steak, cut into 8 equal pieces
• 9 oz pkg raw baby spinach
• 8 oz sliced low fat Swiss cheese
• 2 tsp each garlic powder, fennel seed, ground white pepper & salt
• 8 oz white wine (or substitute beef broth)
  

Pound out each piece of steak to 1/4" thick (butterfly first if needed). Sprinkle each piece evenly with spices, then 1 oz (about 1 cup) of baby spinach leaves and then cheese. Roll up and secure each bundle with toothpicks or twine.

Roulades may be baked or pan braised. To bake preheat oven to 350, arrange beef bundles and pour white wine into the baking dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Pan braise by arranging beef bundles in nonstick skillet with white wine or broth. Cook for 20 minutes or until center registers 160 degrees. For both methods let meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin & serve!

Nutritional Info (each)

• Calories: 256
• Protein: 40 grams
• Carbs: 3 grams
• Fat: 6 grams

Overweight women may have a higher incidence of psoriasis. 

Researchers studied 78,626 women for 14 years, it was discovered the risk of psoriasis was 40% higher for overweight women.  Women who gained 55+ pounds since age 18 had an 88% greater risk.

Arathi Setty, MD, of Harvard Medical School reports fat deposits can cause chronic low grade inflammation that may trigger the autoimmune disease.