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I wanted to talk about this in episode 72, but I realized this topic deserved it's own video. Is there truly a link between being vitamin D deficient & diabetes? Why are so many African Americans deficient in this vitamin? How important is vitamin D? Is it worth taking D supplements? Enjoy.

Just wanted to talk about my new A1C. Also in this video I talked about why I think diabetes is so heavy in the church. Thirdly, I wanted to ask my supporters who work in the medical community a favor, which I hope at least most will honor. Lastly, I make no mistake, I 100 percent recognize that obisity is a problem, but like I said, it's not just a matter of food, and we can't assume that everyone who is fat, is with diabetes, is because we are all eating ourselves to death. You cannot ignore the genetic factor as though it does not exist, or unimportant. In addition to the fact that, you don't hear about all the fat people who don't get diabetes, and the THIN people who get type 2. I's not about fat alone.

Hi guys, this video is specifically directed towards doctors, nurses, and any other health care professional. I would like every single health professional that watch my videos to definitely watch this one. I am speaking in behalf of all diabetics (and or for any other chronic illness for that matter). This is a story about what happened to me on a two visit eye examination. I wasn't going to say anything on camera at first, but after much thought, I realized I really took offense to the experience that I had. Please note, this NOT a video attack against the facility I was in, nor the specific doctor that was taking care of me, but more on the wide spread sickening perceptions that health care professionals and people have about diabetics; and despite all the forever updated research information about diabetes, this attitude continues to grow more and more everyday. The doctor I was working with me scared the hell out of me for nothing. As a diabetic I work very hard to take care of myself, despite any person's individual perception of what they think I do in my personal life. People who consistently make snappy judgments against someone they damn well know, they don't know, I think are in some way neurotic; escaping their own challenges and issues. It is very important that you be aware of the energy you give off to people with diabetes, if not YOU become part of the big problem we have with public health. Please watch the video and show it to every other professional you know, and or make them watch it. You need to know how you make your patients feel.

Yogi

This is a VERY important video. This episode is a long one, however, I encourage all my fans and visitors to watch till the end. What does it truly mean, once you discover you must take insulin? Well, I can tell you it does NOT mean failure! I don't think we spend enough talking about insulin. I give examples of real-life misconceptions about insulin; the untruths about insulin; various methods developed for taking insulin; why there is absolutely no such thing as the "bad kind" of diabetes (but, if I were forced to pick one, which type of diabetes it would be?); why we have the attitudes we have towards insulin; diabetes and vitamins; and a very important message to all my "health nut" friends to consider. I don't think you guys want to miss this episode.

Hi everyone, I hope all my diabetic mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day! What does it feel like, when our blood sugars are extremely high, or extremely low? Do you know your warning signs? How does this relate to long-term diabetic complications? What about short-term complications? Today's video is an important one. I discuss more in depth what is HYPERglycemia and HYPOglycemia, and I also touch on a tiny bit on genetics. In this video you will learn how important it is to strive for the best glucose control, and to avoid getting in to dangerous situations when your blood sugars are at either extremes. Diabetics who neglect their blood sugars, I highly recommend you watch this episode; and once you've finished, tell all your friends.

In this video, I tell a story about a procedure I had years ago, gone bad. It was a procedure that I mistakenly assumed was simple. This (one of many experiences I had) has changed (to a large extent) how I relate to doctors today. I really do apologize for my video being long this week. However, I think it's worth it because, it's one of the very few direct examples of why we need second, third, and fourth opinions. It also illustrates that having all these procedures done to our bodies, doesn't mean things will come out perfect. Think twice before any professional performs any medical procedure, especially if they do not specialize in that particular area. One of many hard lessons I learned. Please note, this video is not about blowin up a physician's spot, but I do need to make people aware.

NYCs new soda ban is set to become official in March of this year. There has been vast opinions from both sides concerning this issue. I'm still not sure how I feel about this issue. 'Cause while I do think it's about an individual taking responsibility for their health; but at the same time, is it right that our officials has gone to the extent of being "nannys" as they are now calling it?

If we look at it from a statistical standpoint, things are out of control. I guess the question now becomes, is this morally the right thing to do? Is Mayor Bloomberg actually saying "I am" enforcing this new regulation because New Yorkans in poorer communities have absolutely no self control?

You know, "we" are always big on not having the government in our business, yet, in the grand scheme of things, there appears to be times were it is absolutely necessary for the government too step in. It reminds me of the whole controversy with cigarettes in the late 80's and early 90's. I remember when it seemed like all of NYC was in uproar, when smoking zones were announced. It was interesting to see people's reactions when restaurants asked "smoking or non-smoking"? I can tell you, as a non-smoker this (then) new regulation changed quality of living for the better. Even as a child, my eyes used to burn badly from consistent exposure to second hand smoke. Today, non-smokers can enjoy a meal in the restaurant without someone in the table next to you blowing cigarette smoke in your direction. Well, It boils down to, if you can't stop people from smoking, you can try to create a situation to were it is better managed.

I am curious, what is your take on this? Send me your comments to: [email protected]

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Let's celebrate my new A1C numbers!! I am so happy, I can't stand it... LOL.. In this video I talk a little about my journey from the start of my diagnosis, with an A1C so unbelievably high, till today being at normal range. Also, I have a really important story to tell in this video. I've really worked extraordinarily hard on my diabetes since my diagnosis. I hope you guys not only enjoy the video, but also take something away as well. Love ya!!!!

Over the years, conventional wisdom has said many conflicting things over the years about health? Or maybe conventional wisdom has just grown, and it's become harder for people to keep up? Maybe people have become complacent with what they knew 30 years ago? I give some examples as to why it's important to stay diabetically up to date :-) .

I just wanted to say Merry Xmas and thank you for your support during my difficult 3 years. In addition, I wanted to reflect on all the things that has happened since I've created DiabeticRadio. I'd like us to set some diabetic resolutions this year; one of them being creating more diabetic support for each other. Lastly, take the initiative to guide the young kids today in to a positive way of life, and the importance of reading, especially since more and more younger people are being diagnosed with diabetes every day.