Diabetes & Keeping a Journal
While reading and researching online I came across an interesting article on keeping a diabetes journal. The ideas are simple and known to many who keep a regular journal, but would be a great benefit to those with diabetes. The idea links in with keeping a food journal.
It seems the very act of writing down what you’ve eaten makes you feel more accountable. But for those suffering with diabetes the ability to look for patterns of behaviour is most useful, especially if you are monitoring your blood sugar levels throughout the day. You can check for the foods, situations and emotions that trigger a high blood sugar episode.
Have you used a journal as a diet or diabetes tool? Please share any comments in the section below.
Heather
Photo used with permission from Morguefile
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4 opinions for Diabetes & Keeping a Journal
Jennifer
Jul 30, 2008 at 7:30 am
I’ve thought about doing this, but just haven’t taken the time to actually start. But this lady’s food journal is quite an inspiration:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/borrominibear/sets/72157605586255654/
One of these days ….
Alayna Ferrin
Jul 30, 2008 at 10:34 am
I think that this would be something very appropriate for your website to talk about. A very young girls’ soccer team played in a league that they dominated. The girls won every game, even against other girls that were older than them. Their coach made a bold move and put them into the boys league. This was met with some criticism, but as the girls did exceptionally well, it made people stop and think about what was fair and right concerning girls and boys. The main girl in this film has juvenile diabetes. She demonstrates that people are very able to live a normal life even with diabetes. And the film also teaches that people should not be discriminated against based on gender, and these girls overcame that discrimination. Watch the trailer at http://www.kicklikeagirlmovie.com and see what you think.
Cheers!
Alayna Ferrin
Public Relations
Cobalt Communications Group
e. alaynaf@cobaltcg.com
Heather Goldsmith
Jul 31, 2008 at 12:18 am
Hi Jennifer,
Yeah, I have, too. ;-) I will one day. Thanks so much for sharing that cool foodie journal. It’s great. ;-)
Heather Goldsmith
Jul 31, 2008 at 12:26 am
Hi Alayna,
Sounds like an interesting fikm. Thanks for sharing the movie info and trailer. ;-)
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