Diabetes Update: May 2009

May 29, 2009 by Lara  
Filed under My Diabetes

Okay so yes, it’s been a bit since I’ve posted an update with this, but here we go…
If you remember from the last Diabetes Update, my blood sugar level was 194, and I’d lost 7 pounds. The doctor had put me on Januvia, and told me that he needed me to lose more weight, faster.
Well, [...]

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Cooked Oatmeal Isn’t All That Bad

May 19, 2009 by Lara  
Filed under Foodie Fun

How many times have you found yourself making excuses for why you don’t eat good “Old Fashioned” oatmeal every morning?

“It tastes so… blah. I need more flavor!”
“It takes too long to make.”
“I don’t eat breakfast as it is, and you want me to eat that?”
“Instant oatmeal is easier/more flavorful/faster/etc.”
“I can’t ever get the consistency right. [...]

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I’m Droppin’ Babies Like Hot Rhymes…

April 30, 2009 by Lara  
Filed under My Diabetes

Alright, I know that title is completely corny and stupid, but hey… It’s Spring and I’m feelin’ corny and stupid.
So on my last post about my diabetes battle, where I mentioned that I’d “only” lost 7 pounds, a beautiful reader by the name of kirwin left a comment that totally put some things in perspective [...]

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Big Sale at Avenue – Plus Free Shipping

April 29, 2009 by Lara  
Filed under Fashion & Style

As a current (and soon to be former) “big girl”, I’m a huge fan of the Avenue clothing store. I’ve gone there before photo shoots and movies (when I was modeling and acting) to go on sprees for stuff to take with me, and the people in the store have always been downright awesome with [...]

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Diabetes Update – Januvia Prescription

April 21, 2009 by Lara  
Filed under My Diabetes

First I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to send personal emails to me, comment on my posts, and reach out to me via Twitter… I love you all!
As you might recall, this morning I had my 6-week check-in with the doctor regarding my diabetes diagnosis that I got on [...]

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