Blisstree » curious_to_know http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:34:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Opinions On deCode T2 Test and DNA Direct http://www.blisstree.com/articles/opinions-on-decode-t2-test-and-dna-direct-78/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/opinions-on-decode-t2-test-and-dna-direct-78/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:07:30 +0000 Kendra James, RN http://www.diabetesnotes.com/opinions-on-decode-t2-test-and-dna-direct/ Post from: Blisstree

Opinions On deCode T2 Test and DNA Direct

]]> double-helix.jpgSo, Hsien over at Eye on DNA has posted the interview that I did with her about the deCode T2 test that DNA Direct facilitated. I don’t know if you remember me mentioning it before but this is the test that confirms whether you carry the gene sequence that puts you at an increased risk to develop diabetes. In plain English, they are looking at your DNA.

Here is a tidbit of the interview…

HL: How has finding out that you tested negative changed the way you think about having diabetes?

KJ: Really… none. The test itself shows if you carry the genes that put you more at risk for developing diabetes. And if I read correctly, that is only less than a quarter of diabetics, right? Although it does make me more curious to know if in the near future there will be a way to conclusively determine if you will develop diabetes. I will leave that up to you geneticists!

Would you take part in genetic testing? Do you think that the results would change how you live your life? If you are interested, DNA Direct is offering a $25 honorarium for anyone who takes a diabetes survey. For real, the check will go right to your house!

via DNA Direct

Eye on DNA

deCode Genetics

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Opinions On deCode T2 Test and DNA Direct

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/opinions-on-decode-t2-test-and-dna-direct-78/feed/ 0 I Need Your Opinion On Glucometers! http://www.blisstree.com/articles/i-need-your-opinion-on-glucometers-78/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/i-need-your-opinion-on-glucometers-78/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:08:03 +0000 Kendra James, RN http://www.diabetesnotes.com/i-need-your-opinion-on-glucometers/ Post from: Blisstree

I Need Your Opinion On Glucometers!

]]> Which glucometer do you use? Have you tried more than one or do you have the attitude that if it’s not broke, don’t fix it? glucometer.jpgJust curious because I think that mine is acting up.

I really think that this could be why the results that are being registered are off. I changed the battery, but it is still acting funny. And the thing is, I think I know how I feel when I am high or low, and it just doesn’t consistently correlate. Who knows? Maybe it is me being goofy, but something is off!

I think I am going to buy a new one and I was curious to know your thoughts. Tell me which you prefer, or which you don’t! Are there any glucometers that are handy dandy or really fun to use, haha?

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I Need Your Opinion On Glucometers!

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/i-need-your-opinion-on-glucometers-78/feed/ 5 Diet Tales Of A Diabetic… What’s Your Style? http://www.blisstree.com/articles/diet-tales-of-a-diabetic-whats-your-style-78/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/diet-tales-of-a-diabetic-whats-your-style-78/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:47:09 +0000 Kendra James, RN http://www.diabetesnotes.com/diet-tales-of-a-diabetic-whats-your-style/ Post from: Blisstree

Diet Tales Of A Diabetic… What’s Your Style?

]]> So, I received some samples of a new organic frozen food product. I am suppose to be giving them a try. They are not available on the east coast as of yet, but I would assume that they will be expanding their services. I plan on doing a full write up on the product after my family gets through more of the flavors that were sent. My hubby ate the ginger chicken with beans and some type of whole grain rice like product the other night.organic-bistro.jpg

Why did I not taste it myself you ask? Well, the carbs were 57g, calories 550, and even though the protein was 38g and the fiber was 9g, I still couldn’t bring myself to eat it. The foods are advertised as wholesome totally organic foods that are heart healthy and diabetic friendly, as well as satisfying. No doubt in my mind that they are somewhat heart healthy, after all they are frozen which means the sodium content is high, but diabetic friendly? The company is Organic Bistro.

Now, I am not giving them a bad review. I am curious to know what you all think about that nutritional content though? How do you watch your diet? Are you a strict carb counter or do you look at the carb, fiber, protein combo, or just at the sugars? Do you prefer the balanced food pyramid?

For me personally, I would never eat something that had 57g’s of carbs ever, never ever. Unless it was a big ol’ hunk of cheesecake, ahh beautiful cheesecake! Focus Kendra. I prefer to keep my meals to around 35-40 carbs, 3 times a day, and 2 snacks to around 10 carbs.

Just like everyone, I have bad days, but I try really hard to stick to my diet. It works for me. When I get of track, my sugars immediately go up, up, up! So tell me, what is your diet plan?

By the way, my husband said that the frozen wholesome organic meal tasted like a whole lot of nothing. He was running for the Old Bay seasoning within 2 minutes. Haha…

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Diet Tales Of A Diabetic… What’s Your Style?

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