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The Seven Words of Wisdom Contest for Diabetes
Hey All, Michelle actually jumped on my original idea, which was to host an official contest for the best Seven Words of Wisdom for Living with Diabetes. See my start at the end of this morning's post.
You may or may not be familiar with Michael Pollan's book "In Defense of Food" and his famous 7-word
manifesto: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
Tons of people have jumped on this idea, and the New York Times even hosted a popular do-it-yourself "Seven Words" contest back in January. Some winners I loved were:
Drink water. Eat your veggies. Love Mom.
Smile often. Laugh out loud. Share joy.
Make promises. Don't break them. Find loopholes.
What have you all got for living with diabetes? I am prepared to pass out prizes, including those coveted DiabetesMine T-shirts and Know Your Numbers books.
** UPDATE 3/19/08 **
I'm keeping the contest open till the end of the week. Then I'm going to print out all the entries and throw darts at them to select the winners. Just kidding. Still, winners shall be selected. Thank you in advance for your wit & wisdom, All.
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Check your blood. Inject your insulin. Live.
Posted by: John Irving | March 17, 2008 at 12:55 PM
My 7 words are:
Exercise. Eat Low Carb. Test,test,test.
Is that last part cheating?
Posted by: Peggy | March 17, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Eat well. Test often. Inject. Live life.
Posted by: Penny | March 17, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Test. Count carbs. Bolus accordingly and exercise!
Posted by: George | March 17, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Be diligent. Be educated. You're not alone.
Posted by: Karin | March 17, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Exercise, test, set goals, inspire, inform, lead.
Posted by: Katherine | March 17, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Live with passion. Educate others. Persevere always.
Posted by: Allison | March 17, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Check your blood. Eat moderately. Live joyfully.
Posted by: Nelson Sherry | March 17, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Oh my gosh, I had no idea you were thinking of doing this!
Find support. Become an expert. Keep Learning.
and for school aged kids:
try hard. visit the nurse. Enjoy recess.
Posted by: Michelle | March 17, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Accept no limits. Learn to live well.
Posted by: Lisa | March 17, 2008 at 04:09 PM
you can handle it with good friends
Posted by: landileigh | March 17, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Check your glucose. Check again. Check again.
Posted by: Brian | March 17, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Check your blood sugar. Check it often.
(not sure if I want that to count as my offical entry but it was the first thing that came to mind. Thanks Liberty Medical!)
Posted by: Sara | March 17, 2008 at 06:00 PM
OWN IT.
Posted by: Kelly K | March 17, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Trust God. Educate yourself. Trust God MORE.
Posted by: Lynnea | March 17, 2008 at 06:29 PM
Every day is different, not exact science.
Posted by: Karen | March 17, 2008 at 06:43 PM
This one from my kids....
Live normal. Hope. Love. Laugh. Praise God.
Posted by: Lynnea | March 17, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Love yourself. All else falls into place.
Posted by: Kelly | March 17, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Test often.
Watch your carbs.
Smile!
Posted by: whimsy2 | March 17, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Tight Control. Try hard. Don't expect perfection.
Posted by: Bill | March 17, 2008 at 08:47 PM
My 5 yr old grandson has Type 1 diabetes and here are my 7 words of wisdom.
Live Life, Trust God Always, Have Hope
Posted by: Martha | March 17, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Consume Chocolate, Inject Insulin, Eat and Repeat.
Posted by: JasonJayhawk | March 17, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Pay attention. Lick your fingers. Move forward.
Posted by: Terry Keelan | March 17, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Scared.Enemy.Defeated.
Learn.Befriend.Defeat It.
or maybe
Sugar High
Sugar low
Don't guess
Test
and one more for the road
I have diabetes
It doesn't rule rule me
never claimed to be a poet,oh well.
Posted by: Linda B. | March 17, 2008 at 10:52 PM
had to put in one mor
I have diabetes
It doesn't have me!!
Posted by: Linda B. | March 17, 2008 at 10:57 PM