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Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Diabesity Coach Do you ever watch those antacid commercials on TV? I saw one right in the middle of a news program this morning: first, you see a guy with an ear-to-ear grin eyeing a large, juicy hot dog with eager anticipation. Next frame, you see the same guy reaching for salvation

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Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Diabesity Coach. Someone sent me an e-mail today with the recent diabesity stats. In less than a decade half of all Americans will have diabetes. How’s that for fun? Diabetes, obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, arthritis, especially in the knees– these are all signposts on the road to an early demise. And

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Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Diabesity Coach I spent a day at the Emergency last week, as my Mom had to be admitted for some leg issues. Ever waited while a loved one was wheeled in and out for treatment? You walk down numerous corridors and meet a lot of medical personnel. Most looked overworked and weary

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Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Diabesity Coach I had parked my car outside a store this morning, next to a car whose left side mirror was about an inch from my right one. Any closer and the two mirrors would have danced the tango. Just before I entered the store I heard a man say “Oh heck”.

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Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Diabesity Coach Diabesity, as we know, complicates any condition. Including the much-talked-about Swine ‘Flu. Don’t you find that Every TV station you turn on talks about swine flu? Most people haven’t got it, thank heavens, but it seems to have eclipsed all other conditions. We are reminded to wash our hands, cover

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© Jacquelyn Johnston, M. Ed. Diabesity Coach. Friend Lynn of the no-exercise club calls me from across the country. “So, what’s the deal with swine ‘Flu?” Her son had booked a trip to Mexico with his graduating class, and Lynn wanted to know if she should let him go. Some of his buddies were backing

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