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For some reason, this past doctor’s visit was VERY different from others. For one thing, I saw the nurse practitioner – who was MUCH more knowledgable than my doctor about bioidenticals, anti-aging, vitamins, minerals and diet. I’ve never had my primary physician actually tell me the equation for getting the proper hydration. I learned that if you divide by 2 you get the amount ounces of water you should drink daily.

For example: a 120 lb. woman should drink 60 ounces of water per day. See….told you I learned something.  This visit we talked a LOT about prevention and family history. For me it translated to making certain that I get a mammogram yearly (my mom died of breast cancer), and watch the sugar in my diet (my dad had diabetes). The first is easy, I made an appointment and will go get my mammo as well as a bone density scan done next week.

While she never said that I need to go on a diabetic diet,  I still headed over to Diabetic Connect to see what the lifestyle is like. I just want to be pro-active and make certain that I didn’t end up like my dad (and my grandmother as well).  I did take a look at the recipes on Diabetic Connect. They even have a section with under 10 gr. of carbs for those on low carb diets, so I’m guessing that it’s a healthy way to eat.

I know that I have to do something to change my lifestyle, as I’m getting older and with my family history it’s better to be safe than sorry.

 


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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Comments

  1. Courtney says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    I try to be careful because of my family history too. It seems like everything there could be runs in mine..

  2. Kathleen says

    May 12, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    I don’t think I have ever had a doctor look into my family history and tell me what I should be doing based on that. Sounds like you have a real keeper there!

  3. Zipporah says

    May 13, 2012 at 10:57 am

    This practice is definitely a keeper. I’ve been very happy with them.

  4. Zipporah says

    May 13, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I totally understand, sometimes I think I’m a walking timebomb for the medical industry. Time to get pro-active.

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