I’m a 66-year-old person with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes has been the prevalent disease in my family for almost 60 years. The seventh with type 1, my 21-year-old niece, was recently diagnosed. I can remember in the mid-60s and '70s when my mother would wring out my brother's diapers for the coveted five drops of urine mixed with ten drops of water in the test tube and the pill to check whether they were negative or 4+.
Save the date for our February cooking class! Join us for a free virtual class to learn how to make an easy and delicious diabetes-friendly meal.
In this class, we’ll bake a hearty Whole Grain Chicken Pot Pie, packed with tender chicken and flavorful vegetables. We’ll also make a creamy Parsley Dill Ricotta Dip—and to make the most of your ingredients, you can use the leftover carrots and celery from the recipe as the perfect dippers!
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My name is Dwayne, and at the beginning of 2024, I received a life-changing diagnosis of type 2 diabetes after battling various health complications like sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. At that time, my weight was 247 lbs. and my A1C level was 7.2. This marked a turning point in my life as I made a decision to prioritize my health and well-being.
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