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SUGAR FREE ME
By naomi kingery
Submitted by MikeT2DHeart
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May 28 at 2:00 am
Journey into the heart, mind and strategies of Naomi Kingery, a diabetic teen who empowers others to live SUGAR FREE! It's true! A diabetic teen can live a positive, confident and energetic life, while juggling the many aspects of this disease. Eighteen years ago, Naomi was born in Bangalore, India to missionary parents. Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of twelve, Naomi began a journey towards strength and healing that led her to become a certified yoga therapist. Her unique style and positive approach to this disease have opened the door for her to teach at ADA summer camps and serve as an international spokeswoman for Medtronic Minimed. Naomi is currently pursuing a degree in Human Performance, while continuing her work as a fitness coach and instructor at the YMCA in Southern California. "Each moment is a blessing from God. As we accept and embrace the lives we've been given, our numerous struggles can become a stepping-stone to enrich the diabetic community. And as we learn and grow with one another, we can fight against the bitterness of this disease with hope and joy."
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Sounds inspirational! Gotta check it out! Shela
As someone who has read the book more than once, I can vouch for it. This is a book for anyone who is living with, or who knows someone who is living with diabetes. While it is written from the perspective of a teen living with Type 1, it touches on aspects of diabetes that we all deal with at some point. I was diagnosed as Type 2 a six months ago, at the age of 24, and have found "Sugar Free Me" to be a great source of encouragement and inspiration. In fact, it has been the primary source of inspiration for the book that I'm planning to write about living with type 2 and congestive heart failure. I'm proud to be able to call Naomi my friend, and support her efforts to spread her message of hope to others in our community, and throughout the rest of the world.