Tag Archives: type 1 diabetes

Stepping Up and Forward

Posted on June 3, 2019 by vspain

I have been away from this blog for a while when life and career took a few turns. From December 2012 to November 2014 I directed Energize Everett, a community health outreach program in Everett MA. I took a floundering … Continue reading →

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The Sweetness of Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on July 19, 2012 by vspain

White carbs and processed cheese-what could be better? Just about anything of course, but if you grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, the heyday of “labor saving” processed foods, white elbow macaroni baked with sliced cheese was one of … Continue reading →

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Paula Revisited

Posted on June 29, 2012 by vspain

I visited Paula Deen’s site, now that the hubbub of her T2 diabetes revelation is in remission. I wanted to see how her diabetes-themed site, Diabetes in a New Light, has evolved and if PaulaDeen.com has changed. There are Krispy … Continue reading →

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Scones

Posted on May 8, 2012 by vspain

In my 20’s, in my full-blown compulsive eating and bulimia phase, scones and muffins were at the top of my food list. They were binge foods as well as on the daily menu. I loved them with a cup of … Continue reading →

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