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Steve Update 2-21-2012

Steve Cooksey — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:32:39 +0000

As part of the update I wanted to let you know, I have three very important dates in my ‘primal life‘.

2/15/2009 - Diabetes Diagnosis, in the hospital after an ambulance ride

2/18/2009 – Day of Hospital Discharge

8/1/2009 – The day I went ‘fully primal’ after reading Mark Sisson’s website MarksDailyApple.com, specifically this post, “Definitive . . . → Read More: Steve Update 2-21-2012

Reader Question: How to Reduce HIGH Blood Sugars

Steve Cooksey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000

No... this is not my test. :)

You know… I could answer this question in a single sentence…

“Cut the carbohydrates, especially the glutenous grains.”

However, I need to throw a rant or two in the mix… so here it goes. :)

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If you are a diabetes educator and you were asked this . . . → Read More: Reader Question: How to Reduce HIGH Blood Sugars

Happy 3 Year Diabetes Anniversary… woo HOO!

Steve Cooksey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:56:31 +0000

Three years ago today I received news that would alter my ‘life path’, a diabetes diagnosis.

Life changing events can come in many forms… some events are the equivalent of being hit in the head with a ’2 x 4′ … some are more subtle. The diabetes diagnosis was definitely a ’2 x 4′ moment.

I’ll . . . → Read More: Happy 3 Year Diabetes Anniversary… woo HOO!

The #FAIL of Conventional Wisdom

Steve Cooksey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:06:16 +0000

http://mappingcompanysuccess.com

The quote below was made in a reply to a discussion regarding the conventional wisdom that diabetics should eat 4-6 meals per day.

“I realize in hindsight I gave way too much credit to conventional dietary wisdom and tortured myself trying to adhere to bad advice.” ~ Jason Encke

What Jason said . . . → Read More: The #FAIL of Conventional Wisdom

Primal Steve Update! 2-12-12

Steve Cooksey — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:31:39 +0000

Ollie - standing on a hill...looking majestic this morning.

I have not posted a blog post this MONTH!!! What is UP with that??? No matter what you may be thinking… it’s NOT a direct result of the “Investigation“. The investigation is a distraction no doubt… but it has in NO WAY . . . → Read More: Primal Steve Update! 2-12-12

Bacon Butter … and Coffee

Steve Cooksey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:04 +0000

I have many new visitors to the site… thanks and WELCOME!

Thanks also to all those who have shared the links/news about my predicament. Click on Links… for the Investigation and for the update if you have not heard.

I attempt to do a variety of things here … one of them is posting food posts… . . . → Read More: Bacon Butter … and Coffee

Brief Update on the Site Investigation, Jimmy Moore, etc

Steve Cooksey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:37:02 +0000

I have MUCH TO SAY about the investigation… unfortunately I have not had time to put all my thoughts together into something that resembles a ‘cohesive’ post.

I know what you are thinking… “Steve! That never stopped you before!!” ;)

If you are unaware of this site’s investigation… “Click Here” but in brief, my ‘diabetic . . . → Read More: Brief Update on the Site Investigation, Jimmy Moore, etc

This Site & Free Speech are being investigated

Steve Cooksey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:48:22 +0000

In case you did not know… This blog and I are being investigated by the NC Board of Dietitians due to egads!!! …

I tell people to eat like I do!!!! …without a license!! Horrors!!!

Here’s my story if you don’t know it… I’m just a formerly obese, formerly insulin and drug dependent Type 2 Diabetic… . . . → Read More: This Site & Free Speech are being investigated

Primal Eats … Grilled Onion, Bacon and Beef

Steve Cooksey — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:49 +0000

Note: This may be my all time favorite ‘food post’… why? It’s not the taste of the food (although it was good) … it was the experience and the pictures, wow!

Please… I urge you as always… click on the pictures to enlarge them. :)

I’ve always loved the outdoors and I have always . . . → Read More: Primal Eats … Grilled Onion, Bacon and Beef

Trouble Eating Fat? Gallbladder Check and Enzymes

Steve Cooksey — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:33:42 +0000

Pic via MedicalNet.com

Far too often I encounter people who have ‘issues’ eating fat … it causes them gastro-intestinal distress.

I ask them if they have ever had their gallbladder checked, there are two answers that I typically hear to this question.

Answer 1: ‘No, never heard of a test for that.’ . . . → Read More: Trouble Eating Fat? Gallbladder Check and Enzymes