This video is very important, because I discuss the impact that our blood sugars has on our emotions. Unfortunately, much of the medical community really over looks how blood sugars effects some of our moods. I give some examples of how high blood sugars can effect diabetics, and or non-diabetics. You read a little bit, here and there about the subject, however, very little money is going in to this kind of research. It's funny, you'll read the statistics that xxx% of diabetics have depression, but there isn't much detail after that? If you do find information, it's usually related to dealing with our diagnosis, rather than information about blood sugar itself. I believe you'll find this video informative. Thanks for watching!!

Yogi

Hey guys, class is in session once again. For awhile now, I've been wanting to talk about the complex issue of weight and diabetes. Weight and diabetes go hand in hand, yet they are not necessarily the same. Todays video is long, but I felt it was crucial to try and explain were I am coming from as a diabetic. As I've said once before, the topic "diabetes" is loaded; and just like religion or politics, it appears that sometimes it's almost impossible for people to be on the same page, be it because of, perceptions, personal theories, beliefs, various levels of understandings, or simply not having the same access to particular information. Like it or not, where you get your diabetic information is just as important as reading itself.

To illustrate that weight is more than just "eating right", fruits, veggies, and herbies, I've randomly used the nutrition information of a Subway sandwich (which by the way, subway has been advertised as having the best sandwiches for loosing weight, yet the particular sandwich i've chosen has 7 grams of saturated fat.. Hmmmmm

Anywayz, I want my viewers to understand that regardless of the struggle, we still have to try our best to continue taking care of ourselves, regardless if we don't loose any weight. Physical activity is important.

I feel for diabetic people who don't come out to these functions, because they really are a lot of fun. Many that were present on stage was a real inspiration, especially old school 80's rapper Roxanne Shante. I was so happy to see that she is looking good and taking care of herself, cause many rappers from that era did not have good fortunes. She was blatantly honest when sharing about her diabetes experience, as well as working the crowd with some 80's music. We definitely enjoyed her presence, and I can tell she enjoyed ours. The best performance i've enjoyed was Triple Seis (former member of the "Terror Squad") & Killrus. Triple Seis sang his new single "Champion"; not only was this a great performance, but the song was a perfect theme for the StepOut event. My apologies for some of the choppy scenes, Youtube just couldn't handle the video quality of my camera. I'll try to make adjustments for future events. Hope you enjoy watching it, as I did being there.

Yogi

This is a really important episode. I talk about my experience @ my doctor's office a few weeks ago. The experience I'll be sharing with you illustrates not just how complex diabetes itself can be, but how the various perceptions and understanding even amongst health care professionals can be nerve racking. I also wanted to discuss the last two youtube videos I've posted about diabetes in Africa & Asia, because it kinda relates to this weeks topic; concerning the imbalance between medicine, "natural healing", perception, assumption, and theories as it relates to diabetes.

-Yogi

This weeks episode is a discussion on a short film called "Living With Diabetes". The film was produced in Great Britain, in 1959 and it gives you a greater understanding of what a diabetic's life was like, and still like today in many respects. It is the only video I have watched so far, that puts somewhat a human side to diabetes (rather than just food and numbers).

The film breaks down diabetes in the most simplest of terms. It also serves as a history lesson for what it was like managing diabetes more than a half a century ago. Yet how grateful so many diabetics were at that time that "insulin" was discovered, and diabetes was no longer a death sentence.

After you've finish watching the film, stay tuned, because I have made some additional comments about the film, and some of my deeper thoughts on diabetes and it's management.

Hey guys, class is in session once again :-) . Whether you are a seasoned diabetic, or newly diagnosed, knowing what foods to eat can be a bit madding at times. However, most of the same healthy foods that non-diabetics can eat, are likely to be also ok for a diabetic, so long it is carb, fats, and caloric friendly. In this video, I discuss what are calories, and why it is important. I also talk about why it's important to not only focus on calories alone. Hopefully after watching this video, you'll be more aware of the possiblities of malnurishing yourself. I think it's a very important video to watch. It's another one of those many things are not often discussed in the doctors office.

-Yogi

Just about in every diabetic support group, the subject of the cure will almost always surface at some point. In this video I talk about what a cure means to me, and address some misconceptions at the same time. It is my hope that this video would help non-diabetics understand how difficult diabetes is for those of us who live with it.

In this weeks video, I talk a little bit about various theories going around about what actually causes diabetes. In essence, diabetes is genetic, and as far as we know, at least when it comes to type 2, exessive intake of carb foods can bring on the onset of diabetes for people with a genetic predisposition. For type 1, the most common theory is viral/bacterial that causes the onset of type 1 to a person who is genetically predisposed to type 1. I think it's important to note that various illnesses can skip generations in a particular family. In other words, just because a family appears NOT to have type 1 or 2 in their immediate family, doesn't mean they did not exist 3 or even 4 generations before, and not discussed amongst kin. MODY is a whole other thing all together.

What a blast I had!! There is no better place I'd rather be! In fact, there is NO better place than to be amongst many beautiful cultures and races together all supporting a common cause, which happens to be diabetes! In my opinion, next to music, diabetes is that second thing that mends bridges and can bring social equilibrium to all human differences. Diabetes is an equal opportunity destroyer, anyone can develop diabetes. There are plenty of us diabetics around the world, that would be oh so willing to give their emotional support. Sorry to those who have missed this event. However, I do hope that those that did not go, plan on going to the StepOut Walk this year!

I've recorded almost two hours worth of footage, I did my best to shave down as much video as possible. I've also got some really great interviews, thanks guys for taking time to talk to me on camera; you guys are super awesome! I had accidentally cut off recording during my last interviewer's father's video, I am sooo sorry. I am still getting used to the camera. :-( . Hope my visitors enjoy the video.

-Yogi

This video is my contribution to the "You Can Do This Project" @ youcandothisproject.com; which is a site were all diabetics come together to share their positive experiences, challenges, and while learn from each other. Many diabetics has contributed powerful and useful information. I am so happy that so many diabetics, bloggers, vloggers are putting so much in to the D.O.C. we need all the positive help we can get.