ImTypeFree Newsletter April 08

•Type Free and You
•Salad Mythbusters
•Type 1 Diabetes - Diabetes Activism
•Type 2 Diabetes - Staying Fit Through April Showers

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Spring Fun

As we enter the rainy days of Spring you are probably thinking of fun and effective ways to stay fit. This is the time for people with diabetes to continue their healthy lifestyle of eating balanced meals, exercising and medicating. If you are confused or curious about how to accomplish this lifestyle, then visit ImTypeFree.com.

Type Free is here to answer this and all of your questions to make caring for your health with diabetes as easy as 1, 2, 3. We also give you some tips on:

•Foods to eat or avoid;

•How to help others through "activism";

•How to approach exercise and physical activity in rainy weather;

And yes, we continue to talk about walking. As little as 30 minutes is all we suggest. Now you can relax and start enjoying a healthy life.

Our Type Free eNewsletter offers useful and fun information for people with diabetes and those who are affected by it. Type Free brings you the vital solutions you need to stay on top of managing this disease, with information about food and nutrition, the value and importance of exercise, your medications, and much more.

We also invite you to talk. We want to know where you need help or guidance and where you might want to share your valuable knowledge and insights. To share your opinion, go to www.ImTypeFree.com and register for our Forums.

At Type Free’s “Interactive Corner,” we have quizzes, puzzles, and games that let you test your knowledge about carbohydrates, nutrition, digestion, and diabetes.

So log on now to www.ImTypeFree.com and check it out. We hope you visit often!

Ed Stephens,
Co-founder and
Ann-Marie Stephens
CEO and Co-Founder

Healthy SaladSalad Mythbusters Having a hard time figuring out how to make the most of your healthy salad? You’re not alone; but eating everything on your salad plate is not the best thing to do. Read this month’s Salad Mythbusters for some surprising information about how to keep “healthy” salads healthy.

Read Salad Mythbusters

Type 1 Diabetes – Diabetes Activism
If you are looking for a way to give back to your community, participating in a Diabetes Activism activity could be a rewarding and enriching experience for you and for your community. From fun runs and walks to charity events, there are plenty of ways that you can get involved today.

Read Diabetes Activism

Type 2 Diabetes – Staying Fit Through April Showers
Just because it's raining outside throughout the month of April doesn't mean that you should spend your work-out time playing couch potato. Gym membership or not, here are some simple tips to help you stay fit during rainy season.
Read Staying Fit Through April Showers

Please share this eNewsletter with a friend or family member. After you’ve read it, we hope you start to incorporate some of our ideas and suggestions right away. Over time, you’ll be amazed at your results.