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I have made a few posts here in the past, trying to give advice and input, as well as to get some in my own projects. I am a personal trainer who is actively studying and researching into hormone function, balance, and their implications for the diabetic populace, and in general. I have...

Thanks for the response and input Daibell! Unfortunately most health professionals of all types are trained poorly in outdated and inaccurate 'health truths,' which is the same for doctors, trainers, nutritionists, and most all others. As a trainer looking to set up a network of related...

Even after years of exercising as enjoyment, vacation, and now health and profession, I can tell you we’re all entitled to complain about it! Metabolism is highly complicated, more so in those on medications and with various conditions. A quick list of variables that can affect it just...

The thing with recommendations of 2.5 hours a week of 5 fruits and veg, etc. is that it is a generalized suggestion for the majority of the given population, that should lead in an average of ideal health. It is not meant for children, the elderly, those with diseases, or others beyond the main...

"moaning" is never something to apologize for. Life is hard, especially with these kinds of conditions, and all the complications that can come with them. It is indeed a hard and slow process, but starting as you are by learning about the disease and its implications, in this great community...

Re: High Intensity Training (HIT) - Dr Michael Mosley (Horiz I'm personally a huge fan of HIIT training, and I've read multiple studies showing the specific insulin sensitivity and metabolic benefits in general, and for diabetics. Because of the intensity and duration it can boost BG, but if...

Unfortunately doctors are quite under educated in many regards, especially many chronic and autoimmune diseases, and anything at all relating to nutrition. The schools are generally quite out of date or following generally incorrect but long standing traditional positions. I've found the best...

While it is certainly a calculated decision some people make, have you talked to your doctor about it? Phil is quite right, chronic high blood sugar levels can be very damaging, due to toxicity, which is where neuropathies, renal and retinal damage come from. What is your blood sugar and...

The above response is probably a large part of it, where the physical and mental excitement, along with the hormones it release, can be similar to or mimic a fight or flight response. In these situations, and in bouts of physical activity, especially high intensity, which depending on how you...

As I expressed briefly in the introductions board, I am not a diabetic, but am a physical trainer and nutritional consultant that is preparing to move towards training diabetics to help minimize related health risks, and help my clients manage their blood sugar. I have come here to get the...

Hello all, I am not a diabetic, however I am a physical trainer who wishes as one of my main demographics, to work with diabetics and help them reduce risks of complications from diabetes, as well as help manage their insulin needs. I've jointed the forum here in part for information directly...