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Diabetes has been part of my life for many years. You see, diabetes is in my family. My Aunt Carla has had diabetes for as long as I can remember. My cousin Pam has had diabetes for a number of years. Other cousins have now been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. I guess you can say that diabetes runs in my family. My mom has type 2 diabetes, too. A number of my high school friends now have type 2 diabetes. Many people I love have diabetes. Many people you love probably have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, too. And you or a family member or friend may have been told you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Since writing the first edition of this book five years ago, my circle of family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes has grown substantially. You see, diabetes is an epidemic in our country. Close to 2 million adults are diagnosed with diabetes each year.
As a Registered Dietitian (RD), I worked for 30 years with people who have diabetes. I was a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) for 20 years. A CDE is a health care provider who specializes in diabetes education. I had to pass a special exam. I have worked in health departments with kids, adults, and pregnant women who had diabetes. I have worked in managed care, helping people learn how to take care of their diabetes.
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Then she thought about the rest of her meals. “But what about the rest of my meal?” Mama asked. “What about the meat and my salad with dressing?” I suggested she try for about 3 ounces of lean meat, poultry, or fish.
“I don’t love meat the way I love carbs, but I’m not sure how much 3 ounces would be,” Mama said. “And I need this to be simple. I don’t have all day to be weighing and measuring my food. Besides, I thought you said carbs were what would raise my blood glucose.”
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