Category Archives: Diabetes
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Tracie’s Journey with Type 1 diabetes
Posted on 17th May, 2019 by Viv Hsu in Type 1 Diabetes, VIP HEROES.My name is Tracie. I’m 48 years old. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in May 2017. When I went back for my blood test results I was determined that I would celebrate with a packet of M&M’s when my GP told me that I was in the clear. Well I never did get […]
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Using insulin isn’t a failure and self-care with emotional support by Wendy
Posted on 30th Mar, 2019 by Viv Hsu in Diabetes, Emotional Health, VIP HEROES.Proper use of insulin helps patients with type 2 diabetes to lower blood glucose levels better. Some patients have been able to reduce the doses of insulin or even stop the insulin once the blood glucose levels are within individual target range as everyone is different. Wendy openly shared her interesting journey of diabetes and […]
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Vietnam veteran’s amazing victory over complex medical conditions: Just change it little bits at a time
Posted on 28th Mar, 2019 by Viv Hsu in Diabetes, Emotional Health, VIP HEROES.Ken has shared his amazing victory and journey with long list of very complex medical conditions with us during the first VIP Diabetes Support Group meeting. When he was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he thought “this is great this is really the end that there can’t be much more for me to catch” […]
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How I lost 12 kg in 15 weeks and better diabetes by Keith
Posted on 26th Mar, 2019 by Viv Hsu in Diabetes, Lifestyle Modification, VIP HEROES.This is another inspiring story after hearing Ken’s victory over his complex medical conditions. Keith has managed 12 kg weight loss in 15 weeks with quitting all forms of man-made sweets, avoiding eating snacks when he’s not hungry, reducing portion sizes and taking his medicines. I’ve always asked my patients to keep a full diary […]
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Barriers and Benefits of Exercise by physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Work Health and Safety Consultant by Wade
Posted on 25th Mar, 2019 by Viv Hsu in Diabetes, Emotional Health, VIP HEROES.My good friend, Wade from Central Physio & Health, has done a great discussion with everyone at VIP Diabetes Support Group on the barriers and benefits of exercise. I’ve invited him to talk with the group because he’s a a very passionate and experienced physiotherapist with additional qualifications as strength & conditioning coach and work […]
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