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Default (2007-08-27) New survey on the RFC site: Thoughtful Survey: Type 2 Diabetes

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Cindy Fuller > wrote:

> As the resident PhD in nutrition, I admit to being an outlier. I had my
> blood tested less than two weeks ago. Glucose was great, and my total
> and LDL cholesterol were the lowest they'd been in years. Getting back
> on a bicycle for the first time in over 30 years to be part of a relay
> team in the Danskin Triathlon gets the credit. I haven't lost that much
> weight, but every bit helps. I'm still riding the bike home from work
> 2-3 times a week (7 miles), and will probably start swimming in the
> winter so I can do the full triathlon next year.


Exercise seems to be good for a lot of things. :-) Well done!

>
> My brother had type 2 diabetes, among other things. It may have
> contributed to his death at age 45, but the major cause was kidney
> failure due to sepsis (blood infection).


Diabetes is murder on the immune system.

>
> OB Food: The SO grilled some country-style ribs for dinner. They
> weren't as fatty as other times we've bought them.
>
> Cindy



Beef or pork?
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