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2012 is Shaping Up to be Our Best!
2012 is Shaping Up to be Our Best Year Yet! We hit 6 more highpoints in the first half of the year. ”Peak Bagging” the summits of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. Our goal is to raise $50,000 this year – bringing our total funds raised to over $200,000. We will be…
Healthy Blood Glucose Levels
- Aperture: f/16
- ISO: 100
- Shutter Speed: 1/125 s
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Camera: NIKON D60
Healthy Blood Glucose Levels As a diabetic, you have most likely already been ‘lectured’ by your various health care provides about the importance of keeping your blood glucose levels (BGLs) within a healthy range. There is a very good reason for this – uncontrolled BGLs can, and does, lead to many complications such as…
Mt. Hood
Mount Hood is a mountain that gets little respect despite being spectacular and deadly. It is the fourth highest in the Cascades — far lower than 14,000 foot giants Mt. Rainier and Mt. Shasta and over a thousand lower than Mt. Adams. However, the peak is dearly beloved in Portland where it dominates the skyline. It…
Harney Peak
- Aperture: f/13
- ISO: 160
- Shutter Speed: 1/125 s
- Focal Length: 24mm
- Camera: NIKON D2X
Harney Peak is the highest mountain in South Dakota, located in Black Hills National Forest. Its elevation is 7,242 ft (2,207 m). The peak is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains in mainland North America. An abandoned fire lookout tower is situated on the summit. A plaque at the base of the tower which…
Kings Peak
Kings Peak is the highest peak in Utah, with an elevation of 13,528 feet. It lies just south of the spine of the central Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah, in north-central Duchesne County. It is also located in the High Uintas Wilderness. The peak is approximately 79 miles (127 km) due east of Salt Lake City…
Hot and Cold Weather Safety for diabetics
Hot and Cold Weather Safety The weather, believe it or not, can have a big impact on the management of your diabetes. From your general day-to-day management and care, to how and when you exercise, the weather can, and does, get in the way. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself healthy…
The role of exercise in treating and managing diabetes.
The role of exercise in treating and managing diabetes. Regular exercise is essential for good health no matter who you are but as a diabetic it is even more important than ever. Exercise, in general, has many health benefits and for someone with diabetes, those benefits extend to helping you treat and manage your condition. …
Foot Care and Diabetes
Foot care is extremely important for people with diabetes. Ulcers and infections are very common and if left untreated can lead to serious complications. To help you avoid these nasty problems, here are some simple tips to keep your feet in great shape. See a podiatrist. A must for all diabetics, a podiatrist can take…
Type 2 Diabetes Explained
Approximately 90% of the people with diabetes have type 2. It usually develops later in life, when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough natural insulin for the body. The body needs insulin to help manufacture glucose that is essential for energy. Did you know that some people that don’t have diabetes just don’t handle sugar well. …
