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	<title>But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness &#187; Spoon Lady Speaks</title>
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		<title>January is National Blood Donor Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January is the perfect time to honor the people who help others through the simple act of giving blood.  If you can&#8217;t give blood due to medical reasons, you can use this time to encourage friends and family to donate, or even help at a local blood drive. Since 1970, January has been known as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Support I&#8217;m a Spoonie! add a #spoonie twibbon to your avatar/ profile now! &#8211; OVER 10,000 people have &#8211; join us!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a profile picture, icon, or &#8220;avatar&#8221; that you use on facebook or twitter, etc. Support I&#8217;m a Spoonie! add a #spoonie twibbon to your avatar now! People have seen others on facebook and twitter with the spoon on their pics and it is SO easy to do! So many have asked me [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Did you know&#8230;.Shopping through Amazon.com helps support this site!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shop and help support this site at the same time!! With the holidays and christmas shopping&#8230;..Just a reminder that if you shop through amazon.com please shop/click using this link: &#160; The banner has a code in it that tracks the purchases and makes butyoudontlooksick.com a small percentage of the total sale. This helps us run this website [...]]]></description>
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		<title>November Is National Diabetes Month &#8211; Know The Warning Signs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are two main types of Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.  Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form with millions of Americans diagnosed, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. In type 2 Diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to Diabetes complications.  Although the causes of type 2 Diabetes are unknown, there are some key risk factors. These health risk factors can increase your chances of getting this increasingly common type of Diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors
A person with some or all of the following listed health risk factors may never develop type 2 Diabetes. However, the latest medical findings show that the chances of getting type 2 Diabetes increase the more health risk factors you have.

       A family history of Diabetes. If a parent or sibling in your family has diabetes, your risk of developing Diabetes increases.

       Age over 45. The chance of getting type 2 Diabetes increases with age.

       Race or ethnic background. The risk of type 2 Diabetes is greater in Hispanics, blacks, Native Americans, and Asians.

       Being overweight. If you are overweight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25, you're at higher risk of type 2 Diabetes.

       Hypertension. High Blood Pressure increases the risk of developing type 2 Diabetes.

       Abnormal cholesterol levels. HDL ("good”) cholesterol levels under 35 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) and/or a triglyceride level over 250 mg/dL increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.

       History of gestational diabetes Getting diabetes during pregnancy or delivering a baby over nine pounds can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.
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		<title>National Chocolate Day! Get Your Sweet Tooth On!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In keeping with the tradition of “Bizarre Food Days”, today marks one that Spoonies everywhere can get behind.  October 28th, just days before Halloween, is National Chocolate Day. This is the day that all chocolate lovers don’t have to hide wrappers and sneak bites when no one is looking.  Chocoholics everywhere unite and can proclaim [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Win 1 year supply of French Meadows Bakery Organic, Gluten Free products</title>
		<link>http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/spoon-lady-speaks/win-1-year-supply-of-french-meadows-bakery-organic-gluten-free-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For our Gluten Free readers, or even those who aren&#8217;t but always wanted to try, To celebrate the bountiful fall harvest, and the delicious dishes created from it, our friends at French Meadow Bakery is offering one lucky winner the chance to receive a one-year supply of organic, Gluten-Free goodies including breads, tortillas, cookie dough [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You asked for it! We have now added the Google+ button to all of our posts! So +1 away!!</title>
		<link>http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/spoon-lady-speaks/you-asked-for-it-we-have-now-added-the-google-button-to-all-of-our-posts-so-1-away/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who have asked us to add a Google+ button, we have now added one to all our posts! So we encourage you to +1 and share the great info at ButYouDontLookSick.com with everyone in your &#8220;circles&#8221;. &#160; For those of you who have no idea what Google+ is, don&#8217;t stress. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>September 15th &#8211; National Thank You Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every person that you have faced in your life&#8211;whether good or bad&#8211;deserves a &#8216;thank you&#8217;. Everyone that you encounter and has made an impact on you in your lifetime deserves this simple act of kindness. Instead of having your day consumed with timed pills, injections, doctor appointments and pain, take the time on September 15th [...]]]></description>
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		<title>September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joining hands to help patients cope: improving the quality of life of patients and their families. The Leukemia &#38; Lymphoma Society (LLS) offers the most comprehensive array of services to patients and families touched by blood cancers. A diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma brings many daily challenges. LLS is committed to providing support and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Do You Know The Symptoms?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is expected that over 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 15,000 women will lose their lives from the disease this year alone in the United States. Women usually do not talk about gynecological issues, but we need to stop the silence. Ask questions. Get informed. Talk to you doctor. Ovarian cancer [...]]]></description>
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