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New injectable nanogel could treat diabetes

Diabetes News

23 May 2013 | 7:08 am

A new injectable nanoparticle, which looks like a toothpaste gel, can be infused in the body to constantly monitor the sugar levels in the body.
Testing Diabetes Drug On Parkinson's Disease Patients

Diabetes News From Medical News Today

22 May 2013 | 12:00 am

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological disorder marked by a progressive loss of motor control. Despite intensive research, there are currently no approved therapies that have been demonstrated to alter the progression of the disease. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Dr...
Fish oil supplements may help fight against type 2 diabetes

ScienceDaily: Diabetes News

22 May 2013 | 10:09 am

Widely-used fish oil supplements modestly increase amounts of a hormone that is associated with lower risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study.
10th Q and A With Dr. Richard Bernstein

Top Headlines - Diabetes Health

22 May 2013 | 5:00 am

Are there supplements that help to decrease insulin resistance? Are there supplements that can increase insulin resistance?
Use of Glucose Monitors by Type 2s Not on Insulin (I Wrote an ADA Journal Article!)

DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog

AmyT

22 May 2013 | 4:00 am

As a blogger (conditioned for instant gratification!) I feel like I’ve been waiting forever, but the research article I prepared for the American Diabetes Association’s Spring 2013 Diabetes Spectrum journal has finally been published. It’s odd to see my name…The post Use of Glucose Monitors by Type 2s Not on Insulin (I Wrote an ADA Journal Article!) appeared first on DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog.

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Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Insulin Resistance In Children

8 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

New research shows that growing up in areas where air pollution is increased raises the risk of insulin resistance in children.
New Study Finds 1 In 4 Think Their Families Resent Them For Having Diabetes

8 Apr 2013 | 10:00 pm

The national survey, which included type 1 and 2 diabetics, was specifically designed to collect information about how people with diabetes perceive the sentiments and attitudes of their family towards them.
Discovery Of Novel Mechanism Regulating Replication Of Insulin-Producing Beta Cells For Diabetes Treatment

11 Mar 2013 | 10:00 pm

Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism that regulates the replication of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Big Improvement Seen In Diabetes Control Over Past Decades

11 Feb 2013 | 9:00 pm

More people are meeting recommended goals in the three key markers of diabetes control, according to a study.
Study Questions Notion That Bodies That Are Pear-Shaped Are Healthier Than Apple-Shaped

7 Jan 2013 | 9:00 pm

New research provides further evidence that the protective benefits of having a pear-body shape may be more myth than reality.

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Lynne Raphael, RD, CDE, and Cathy Wielgus, RN, CDE: What Does Intensive Management of Diabetes ...

19 May 2013 | 8:28 am

Lynne Raphael, RD, CDE, and Cathy Wielgus, RN, CDE, talk about what intensive management of diabetes in pregnancy actually means. Most attention in the past has focused on the mother's health, and diabetes management has not always included the fetus. Now, research is showing that GDM can affect the health of the child as well, so now clinicians are working to manage both mother and child's health. This means a more intense focus on diet, including not just ensuring that the mother will get enough calories but also that healthy foods are included in her diet.
Editor's Note, DCMS #137

19 May 2013 | 3:34 am

I just finished up a two day advisory board meeting for an insulin manufacturer. We looked at some new products and studies as well as new ideas about diabetes care. Part of our discussion had to do with the increased use of EMRs (electronic medical records), EHRs (electronic health records) and electronic prescribing. During this conversation a couple of my colleagues complained about how difficult it is at times to get the exact orders for insulin into the system. They also felt that hospital orders could be even more challenging to input. Many of you may agree with my colleagues but after…
ADA/JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook, Excerpt #2:Adjunctive Therapies, Part 1 of 3

18 May 2013 | 6:46 am

Anne Peters, MD, and Lori Laffel, MD, MPH, editors Jane Lee Chiang, MD, managing editor Introduction Jeremy Hodson Pettus, MD, and Steven Edelman, MD The discovery of insulin over 90 years ago remains one of the greatest success stories in the history of medicine.
Ambiguous Orders Written by Prescribers

18 May 2013 | 6:22 am

There has been much written about problems with handwritten orders for insulin, including the use of dangerous abbreviations or dose expressions and other shortcuts when communicating orders. How the use of the letter U to abbreviate unit has contributed to medication errors has been discussed for several decades. Errors that have occurred when using U for unit have resulted when the U resembles the number 0 or 4. Reports reveal similar examples of wrong doses due to the use of shortcuts when writing orders for insulin:...
Quality Measures in Cholesterol and Diabetes Management, Part 4 of 4

17 May 2013 | 5:52 am

This week, we wrap up our series of Homerun Slides on Quality Measures, with summaries of the commonalities and differences across both cholesterol and diabetes measures, as well as a comparison between the two....

DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog
FDA Becoming More Patient-Friendly, It’s True!

MikeH

23 May 2013 | 4:00 am

The Diabetes Community has been known to grumble about the FDA once or twice before. OK, fine. We’ve griped A LOT about the federal agency in how it handles diabetes drug and device reviews. They don’t approve devices fast enough.…The post FDA Becoming More Patient-Friendly, It’s True! appeared first on DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog.
Use of Glucose Monitors by Type 2s Not on Insulin (I Wrote an ADA Journal Article!)

AmyT

22 May 2013 | 4:00 am

As a blogger (conditioned for instant gratification!) I feel like I’ve been waiting forever, but the research article I prepared for the American Diabetes Association’s Spring 2013 Diabetes Spectrum journal has finally been published. It’s odd to see my name…The post Use of Glucose Monitors by Type 2s Not on Insulin (I Wrote an ADA Journal Article!) appeared first on DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog.
Ten-Year Diaversary (No Way!)

AmyT

21 May 2013 | 4:00 am

So it’s been an entire decade since type 1 diabetes turned my life on its ear, or something along those lines… Many of you know my story: How I had a new baby who had just turned 5 months old,…The post Ten-Year Diaversary (No Way!) appeared first on DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog.
AACE’s New Diabetes Treatment “Algorithm” Leaves Us Cold

WilD

20 May 2013 | 4:00 am

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) proudly showcased their new “comprehensive algorithm” for diabetes treatment at their 22nd Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ, at the beginning of May, replacing their previous algorithm that’s been in place since 2009. Wait,…The post AACE’s New Diabetes Treatment “Algorithm” Leaves Us Cold appeared first on DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog.
Sunday Funnies: Ballroom Diabetes + Our D-Blog Week Faves

AmyT

19 May 2013 | 4:00 am

We skipped yesterday’s prompt on Diabetes Blog Week for our regular weekly advice column, so today we bring you two treats: First, our Sunday Funnies, addressing the Saturday D-Blog Week prompt… Diabetes Art. Hey, dance is an art form ya…The post Sunday Funnies: Ballroom Diabetes + Our D-Blog Week Faves appeared first on DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog.

Six Until Me.
Domain Shuffle.

Kerri Sparling

23 May 2013 | 12:30 pm

There's a new look at Six Until Me, but you may need to clear your browser cache (or go to www.sixuntilme.com/wp) to view the new blog. Thanks for reading!
Always Learning.

Kerri Sparling

20 May 2013 | 6:37 am

I just figured out what the hell this thing is for:Capping up a pre-filled insulin pump cartridge. For YEARS now I've been wondering what the hell this was, and then tossing it into the garbage after a site change (but then finding it again, days later, rolling around on the bathroom floor because I clearly missed the garbage can).And now I know.Always learning.
D-Blog Week: At Least It's Not ...

Kerri Sparling

17 May 2013 | 8:43 am

Today's D-Blog Week prompt is: "If you could switch chronic diseases, which one would you choose to deal with instead of diabetes? And while we’re considering other chronic conditions, do you think your participation in the DOC has affected how you treat friends and acquaintances with other medical conditions?"This prompt makes me think of this: "Type 1 diabetes? At least it's not [insert other health condition here]."I am not comfortable with this prompt. Mostly because it makes me feel lucky for how things are, and at the same time…
D-Blog Week: Accomplishments, Big and Small.

Kerri Sparling

16 May 2013 | 6:55 am

My biggest accomplishment? This is pretty big:My smallest accomplishment? My littlest friend:Enough said.[For more posts on Accomplishments, Big and Small, check out these links!]
D-Blog Week: Memories.

Kerri Sparling

15 May 2013 | 7:50 am

I remember being nine or ten years old, on my hands and knees, crawling up the staircase to get to the kitchen, where my mom was cooking dinner. I remember calling out for my mom, but the words lost their form and letters fell into a heap on the staircase.I remember my mom sitting on the kitchen floor with me, breaking graham crackers into smaller bites and putting them in my mouth, dinner burning in pans on the stove. I remember my mom's eyes being very wide but she wasn't crying. I remember a glass of juice. I remember it was hard to chew because I was crying but I…

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Type 1 Glucose Production Pill on the Horizon

23 May 2013 | 5:00 am

According to research out of a lab in North Carolina, there's more to worry about for type 1 diabetes than a lack of insulin.
10th Q and A With Dr. Richard Bernstein

22 May 2013 | 5:00 am

Are there supplements that help to decrease insulin resistance? Are there supplements that can increase insulin resistance?
Americans Slightly Better at Managing Diabetes

21 May 2013 | 5:00 am

Americans are getting better at managing their type 2 diabetes, according to a new study appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine. But that's not to say we still don't have a long way to go.
Preparing for Your Endocrinologist Appointment

20 May 2013 | 5:00 am

We have all been there: the clammy hands, nervous stomach, constant anxiety, racing thoughts about eating choices we should or shouldn't have made-all caused by the anticipation of seeing our endocrinologist.
Two New Promising Type 2 Drugs in the Pipeline

19 May 2013 | 5:00 am

Two new drugs originally developed by Eli Lilly are showing promise when it comes to treating type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes News
Fish Oil May Help Fight Type 2 Diabetes, But Link Unclear

23 May 2013 | 12:23 pm

There's something fishy about the news that omega-3 supplements may help fight type 2 diabetes.
Pre-diabetes treatment explored

23 May 2013 | 11:22 am

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh want to know whether starting medications early will help children at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
New injectable nanogel could treat diabetes

23 May 2013 | 7:08 am

A new injectable nanoparticle, which looks like a toothpaste gel, can be infused in the body to constantly monitor the sugar levels in the body.
Podcast: Blue Cross Spring Fling Baseball

23 May 2013 | 2:59 am

The Riverdale Warriors stay alive in the Blue Cross Spring Fling Baseball State Tournament by defeatiing Brentwood 8-4. John Dinkins and Bryan Barrett have the play-by-play. Wed.
American Diabetes Assn. kicks off new campaign

22 May 2013 | 10:53 pm

Less than two weeks ago, a pig was kissed, which marked the wrap of the Kiss A Pig fund-raiser. After that short week and a half break, the American Diabetes Association is back to work.

ScienceDaily: Diabetes News
Fish oil supplements may help fight against type 2 diabetes

22 May 2013 | 10:09 am

Widely-used fish oil supplements modestly increase amounts of a hormone that is associated with lower risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study.
Dietary advice on added sugar is damaging our health, warns heart expert

21 May 2013 | 4:41 pm

Dietary advice on added sugar is damaging our health, warns a cardiologist. He believes that "not only has this advice been manipulated by the food industry for profit but it is actually a risk factor for obesity and diet related disease."
Genetic risk for obesity found in many Mexican young adults

21 May 2013 | 12:26 pm

As many as 35 percent of Mexican young adults may have a genetic predisposition for obesity, said a University of Illinois scientist who conducted a study at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosw.
Insight into the dazzling impact of insulin in cells

21 May 2013 | 7:57 am

Australian scientists have charted the path of insulin action in cells in precise detail like never before. This provides a comprehensive blueprint for understanding what goes wrong in diabetes.
Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the risk of both obesity and gestational diabetes in their daughters

20 May 2013 | 3:54 pm

Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the risk of both obesity and gestational diabetes, in their daughters.

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Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds - U.S. News & World Report

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 1:05 pm

Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study FindsU.S. News & World ReportPeople with type 2 diabetes have higher than normal blood sugar levels because their body doesn't make or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert food into energy. Being overweight is the most significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes The Coming Diabetes WarsMotley FoolPre-diabetes treatment exploredPittsburgh Business TimesTODAY Study Sounds Alarm Bell for Youth with Type 2 DiabetesMedscapeMarketwire (press release) -PR Newswire (press release) -OnMedicaall 13 news articles »
Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk - WebMD

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 8:16 am

RedOrbitFish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes RiskWebMD"Although higher levels of adiponectin in the bloodstream have been linked to lower risk of diabetes and coronary heart disease, whether fish oil influences glucose [blood sugar] metabolism and development of type 2 diabetes remains unclear," Wu said.Daily Dose Of Fish Oil May Reduce Risk Of Diabetes, Heart DiseaseRedOrbitFish oil supplementation could slash type 2 diabetes riskDiabetes.co.ukFish Oil Pills can Lower Risk of Diabetes Type-2Nature World NewsZenopaall 11 news articles »
Aerobic Exercise Plus Resistance Training Best for Diabetes - Medscape

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 7:51 am

Aerobic Exercise Plus Resistance Training Best for DiabetesMedscapeThe beneficial effect of exercise on glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes is related to improved cardiorespiratory fitness and a shrinking waistline, a new study suggests. Other effects of exercise — such as improved VO2 max, muscle mass
Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background, studies ... - Medical Xpress

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 1:05 pm

Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background, studies Medical XpressThe researchers reanalyzed disease data to demonstrate that the physiological pathways to diabetes vary between Africa and East Asia and that those differences are reflected in part by genetic differences. The studies will be published online and more »
Experts Say Revamp Needed for Diabetes Drug Development - Medscape

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 8:50 am

Experts Say Revamp Needed for Diabetes Drug DevelopmentMedscapeThe debate about incretin-based therapies for type 2 diabetes and their attendant risks and benefits has prompted a number of unprecedented commentaries in Diabetes Care on the subject of revamping epidemiologic pharmacovigilance for diabetes drug

Diabetes News From Medical News Today
Novel Medicine For The Treatment Of Chronic Wounds

22 May 2013 | 1:00 am

Every 20 seconds, a limb is lost as a consequence of diabetic foot ulcer that does not heal. To date, medical solutions that can change this situation are very limited...
Testing Diabetes Drug On Parkinson's Disease Patients

22 May 2013 | 12:00 am

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological disorder marked by a progressive loss of motor control. Despite intensive research, there are currently no approved therapies that have been demonstrated to alter the progression of the disease. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Dr...
Researchers Able To Prevent And Cure Type 1 Diabetes In Animal Models

21 May 2013 | 1:00 am

Melbourne researchers have identified an immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have been destroyed...
Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Daughter's Risk Of Gestational Diabetes And Obesity

21 May 2013 | 12:00 am

Women who smoke while pregnant are at a higher risk of having daughters who become obese and/or develop gestational diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetologia. The fact that smoking is harmful during pregnancy has long been known, however, studies that examined possible adverse effects that last until adulthood are scarce and outcomes have been inconsistent...
Type 1 Diabetes May Be Reversible With Immune Suppressor Protein

20 May 2013 | 10:00 am

A professor in Melbourne, Australia, who is on a mission to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, believes that the answer, or part of it, lies with an immune suppressor protein called CD52...

Bitter~Sweet
Wrapping Up the 4th #DBlogWeek

Karen

20 May 2013 | 7:31 am

Every year I’m a bit surprise at how quickly Diabetes Blog Week speeds by, and this year is no exception. The week has ended and it was a wonderful busy blur of feeling ultra-connected to the DBlog... Visit my blog to read more.
Spread the Love - #DBlogWeek Day 7

Karen

19 May 2013 | 4:57 am

You can find more Spread the Love post on the Sunday 5/19 Link List. As another Diabetes Blog Week draws to a close, let’s reflect on some of the great bloggers we’ve found this week. Give some... Visit my blog to read more.
Diabetes Art - #DBlogWeek Day 6

Karen

18 May 2013 | 4:48 am

You can find more Diabetes Art posts on the Saturday 5/18 Link List. This year Diabetes Art moves up from the Wildcard choices as we all channel our creativity with art in the broadest sense. Do some... Visit my blog to read more.
Freaky Friday - #DBlogWeek Day 5

Karen

17 May 2013 | 7:18 am

You can find more Freaky Friday posts on the Friday 5/17 Link List. Just like in the movie, today we’re doing a swap. If you could switch chronic diseases, which one would you choose to deal with... Visit my blog to read more.
Accomplishments - #DBlogWeek Day 4

Karen

16 May 2013 | 4:19 am

You can find more Accomplishments Big and Small posts on the Thursday 5/16 Link List. We don’t always realize it, but each one of us had come a long way since diabetes first came into our life. It... Visit my blog to read more.

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Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds - U.S. News & World Report

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 1:05 pm

Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study FindsU.S. News & World ReportPeople with type 2 diabetes have higher than normal blood sugar levels because their body doesn't make or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert food into energy. Being overweight is the most significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes Pre-diabetes treatment exploredPittsburgh Business TimesTODAY Study Sounds Alarm Bell for Youth with Type 2 DiabetesMedscapeThe Coming Diabetes WarsMotley FoolWall Street Journal (press release) -PR Newswire (press release) -Diabetes Health (press release)all…
Daily Dose Of Fish Oil May Reduce Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease - RedOrbit

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 7:06 am

RedOrbitDaily Dose Of Fish Oil May Reduce Risk Of Diabetes, Heart DiseaseRedOrbitThe use of fish oil supplements has been linked to a moderate increase in production of a hormone that has in turn been associated with a decreased risk of some forms of diabetes and heart disease, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health Fish Oil Pills can Lower Risk of Diabetes Type-2Nature World NewsFish body oil may reduce risk of type 2 diabetesUPI.comFish oil may help fight diabetesHealthCentral.comDiabetes.co.ukall 11 news articles »
Aerobic Exercise Plus Resistance Training Best for Diabetes - Medscape

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 7:51 am

Aerobic Exercise Plus Resistance Training Best for DiabetesMedscapeThe beneficial effect of exercise on glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes is related to improved cardiorespiratory fitness and a shrinking waistline, a new study suggests. Other effects of exercise — such as improved VO2 max, muscle mass
Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background, studies ... - Medical Xpress

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 1:05 pm

Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background, studies Medical XpressThe researchers reanalyzed disease data to demonstrate that the physiological pathways to diabetes vary between Africa and East Asia and that those differences are reflected in part by genetic differences. The studies will be published online and more »
Experts Say Revamp Needed for Diabetes Drug Development - Medscape

Google Inc.

23 May 2013 | 8:50 am

Experts Say Revamp Needed for Diabetes Drug DevelopmentMedscapeThe debate about incretin-based therapies for type 2 diabetes and their attendant risks and benefits has prompted a number of unprecedented commentaries in Diabetes Care on the subject of revamping epidemiologic pharmacovigilance for diabetes drug

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Joslin 50-Year Medalist Study

Allie Beatty

8 May 2013 | 9:15 pm

Every day of life with diabetes is a challenge. However, there is an elite group of people known as Medalists who’ve lived 50 years or more with Type 1 diabetes. We are joined by Dr. George King, Director of Research at Joslin Diabetes Center and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, to discuss the Joslin 50-Year Medalist Study. What does it take to be a 50-Year Medalists? Podcast Powered By Podbean
Petition to Clarify Type 1 from Type 2 Diabetes

Allie Beatty

3 May 2013 | 7:26 am

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune attack on the beta cells. Type 2 diabetes is caused by a metabolic response leading to insulin resistance. Both forms of diabetes result in high blood sugar but the cause of each form of diabetes is different. Jamie Perez and Jeanette Collier are the mothers of children with autoimmune diabetes. They speak with us about their mission to bring clarity to two different types of diabetes. Please review the petition to revise the names of Type 1 and Type 2 to reflect the nature of onset for each type of diabetes. It would benefit the safety, research…
ViaCyte Stem Cells for T1D

Allie Beatty

12 Apr 2013 | 3:35 pm

The JDRF is funding research efforts of ViaCyte to bring us closer to a T1D cure. ViaCyte is pioneering a combination product packaging stem cells that develop into insulin-producing cells. We speak with Dr. Julia Greenstein, Vice President for Cure Therapies at JDRF, to learn more about this promising T1D treatment. Podcast Powered By Podbean
Birth Order affects Insulin Sensitivity

Allie Beatty

5 Apr 2013 | 5:48 pm

New research has shown that first-born children have less insulin sensitivity and higher daytime blood pressure than later-born children. We are joined by Wayne Cutfield, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology, from the Liggins Institute, University of Auckland. He discusses the study and what can be done today to lower you risk for T2D tomorrow. Podcast Powered By Podbean
DRI BioHub: Quantum Leap for a T1D Cure

Allie Beatty

30 Mar 2013 | 11:37 am

A biological cure for T1D is no longer a pie in the sky. It’s attainable and within our reach. We are joined byDr. Camillo Ricordi, the Scientific Director at the Diabetes Research Institute, to discuss the BioHub. The DRI is pioneering a quantum leap in T1D treatment. Learn more about the BioHub, how it works, and when it may be available for people with T1D. Podcast Powered By Podbean

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I Want To Cut The Cord

emtdunfey

23 May 2013 | 12:25 pm

I want to go on the omnipod so I can be tubing free but my insurance doesn't cover the pods. Is there a program that can give me supplies or does anyone know of a site that offers them for less than 200 dollars? Thanks!
My Battle with Basals: Day 2 - the attempt at fasting on a crazy day!

Justyna

23 May 2013 | 8:09 am

By the time I made it to work the morning after my sleepless night, having done my midnight to 8am overnight basal fasting test, I was already exhausted and groggy. It didn't help to find a stack of papers on my desk and several emails on my work computer pointing to some urgent matters that needed my immediate attention - and what's worse: immediate action! I made an effort with the attention part having looked over and read the correspondence, but the action would have to wait. At 10am I was to accompany my father to a doctor's appointment at my hospital. He had recently undergone a…
Arden's Hands are Growing

Scott

23 May 2013 | 7:20 am

Yesterday morning I entered Arden's room about an hour before her alarm was scheduled to sound. Her DexCom G4 was asking to be calibrated and so I put a test strip into the OmniPod PDM, turned the MultiClix to a new lance and took my daughter's hand in mine.
It's not how you survive the storm but how you dance in the rain.

bufbuffalo

23 May 2013 | 6:26 am

I read this and started thinking about the things i had to change in my life. I notice people stating that cancer and diabetes and other dx's etc. can sometimes be a good thing. I have listed the thing that i have changed since being dx in 8/2012 with T1D that many people would believe to be a good thing. quit drinking alcohol quit smoking exercise eat health and also acknowledge god a lot more rather then just on Sundays or at night or when i eat i talk to god and Jesus all the time more then just once a day and it helps i also learned to not only pray but give praise to god for what is to…
Boy Scouts!!

rick phillips

23 May 2013 | 5:32 am

Boy Scouts As I posted yesterday I did not play baseball as a kid. What I was involved in was Boy Scouts. I joined in 1969 and in February 1971, I earned the rank of Eagle. In October 1974 I was blessed with being named a vigil member of the Order of Arrow. Both honors mean a great deal to me. I mention this because today May 23, 2013 the Boy Scouts are due to vote on a universal proposition to allow gay youths into the movement. Perhaps nothing over the last few years has divided the movement I love, more than this issue. It is a divisive proposition for a variety of issues including troop…

Dorkabetic
D-Blog Week, Day 5: Freaky Friday

Hannah McDonald

17 May 2013 | 10:13 am

Friday: Just like in the movie, today we’re doing a swap. If you could switch chronic diseases, which one would you choose to deal with instead of diabetes? And while we’re considering other chronic conditions, do you think your participation in the DOC has affected how you treat friends and acquaintances with other medical conditions?When we talk about Freaky Friday, are we discussing the Jodie Foster version or the Lindsey Lohan version? Because in the end I'd rather be Jodie Foster. Or Jamie Lee Curtis. Can I just switch with one of them in real life? I…
D-Blog Week Day 2: We, The Undersigned

Hannah McDonald

14 May 2013 | 2:38 pm

It's D-Blog Week...join your favorite diabetes bloggers as we write about/share/mouth off about different diabetes-related topics all week. Links and learn more at: Bitter-sweet Diabetes!Tuesday: Recently various petitions have been circulating the Diabetes Online Community, so today let’s pretend to write our own. Tell us who you would write the petition to – a person, an organization, even an object (animate or inanimate) - get creative!! What are you trying to change and what have you experienced that makes you want this change?A PETITION FOR GREATER SEXINESS AMONG PEOPLE WITH…
D-Blog Week, Day 1: Share & Don't Share

Hannah McDonald

13 May 2013 | 4:27 pm

It's D-Blog Week...join your favorite diabetes bloggers as we write about/share/mouth off about different diabetes-related topics all week. Links and learn more at: Bitter-sweet Diabetes!Monday: Often our health care team only sees us for about 15 minutes several times a year, and they might not have a sense of what our lives are really like. Today, let’s pretend our medical team is reading our blogs. What do you wish they could see about your and/or your loved one's daily life with diabetes? On the other hand, what do you hope they don't see?1.) Today, I left my insulin…
Take Your Mama Out All Night, Yeah...

Hannah McDonald

11 May 2013 | 10:05 am

Happy Mother's Day!Not just to all the moms of the Diabetes Online Community out there, but to MY mom as well. She may not like this picture, but here it is anyway:Taken in 2011, Back row, l-r: Mom, Aunt L, yours truly, cousin B (who has a beautiful 1-year-old now), cousin N (holding her youngest). Front row: cousin N's first daughter and my Nana. My fam has a lot of smart, sassy women in it!She's always been there for me, even in the days before the internet and massive online gatherings of d-parents. She encouraged me to learn how to manage diabetes myself, even if I never…
I Did It! (Or, an update on the last post regarding moving and stuff)

Hannah McDonald

7 May 2013 | 12:54 pm

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Dorkabetic readers...lend me your ears eyes. I have a new home! A lovely little rental in what so far seems to be a friendly neighborhood in Philadelphia proper. It's only been about a week or so. We're still settling in. There's some furniture yet to be rebuilt, and there's definitely a lot of boxes still unopened. We're getting there. When I have a housewarming, some of you are going to be on my first-to-know list!Am I really ready for this? Am I crazy for moving to the city at 31 just to see what happens? The…

The D-Log Cabin
Day 6: Diabetes Art (#Dblog Week)

HVS

18 May 2013 | 9:29 am

This year Diabetes Art moves up from the Wildcard choices as we all channel our creativity with art in the broadest sense. Do some “traditional” art like drawing, painting, collage or any other craft you enjoy. Or look to the literary arts and perhaps write a d-poem or share and discuss a favorite quote. Groove to some musical arts by sharing a song that inspires you diabetes-wise, reworking some song lyrics with a d-twist, or even writing your own song. Don’t forget dramatic arts too, perhaps you can create a diabetes reality show or play. These are just a starting point today –…
Day 5: The Other Medical Condition

HVS

17 May 2013 | 7:55 am

Just like in the movie, today we’re doing a swap. If you could switch chronic diseases, which one would you choose to deal with instead of diabetes? And while we’re considering other chronic conditions, do you think your participation in the DOC has affected how you treat friends and acquaintances with other medical conditions? (Thanks to Jane of Jane K. Dickinson, RN, PhD, CDE and Bob of T Minus Two for this topic suggestion.) I was going to write an entirely different post then the one I'm writing today. But this morning, I checked my facebook,checking on a friend that I haven't talked…
Day 3: Accomplishments, Large and Small

HVS

16 May 2013 | 9:44 am

We don’t always realize it, but each one of us had come a long way since diabetes first came into our life. It doesn’t matter if it’s been 5 weeks, 5 years or 50 years, you’ve done something outstanding diabetes-wise. So today let’s share the greatest accomplishment you've made in terms of dealing with your (or your loved one’s) diabetes. No accomplishment is too big or too small - think about self-acceptance, something you’ve mastered (pump / exercise / diet / etc.), making a tough care decision (finding a new endo or support group / choosing to use or not use a technology /…
Memories: The Day the World Went White

HVS

15 May 2013 | 1:17 pm

Today we’re going to share our most memorable diabetes day. You can take this anywhere.... your or your loved one's diagnosis, a bad low, a bad high, a big success, any day that you’d like to share. (Thanks to Jasmine of Silver-Lined for this topic suggestion.) It was May 1999, (it always seems to be May when such things happen, but I digress) and I'd just been diagnosed with diabetes 5 months prior. I'd worn glasses for nearsightedness for much of my life, and coupled with the diabetes diagnoses my vision was on a rollarcoaster. After diagnoses, however, things improved, went back to…
Day 2: We, the Undersigned

HVS

14 May 2013 | 7:44 am

Recently various petitions have been circulating the Diabetes Online Community, so today let’s pretend to write our own. Tell us who you would write the petition to – a person, an organization, even an object (animate or inanimate) - get creative!! What are you trying to change and what have you experienced that makes you want this change? (Thanks to Briley of inDpendence for this topic suggestion.) We, the fathers/mothers/sisters/brothers/wives/husbands/aunts/uncles/grandparents/grandchildren/caregivers/friends of the Diabetes Online Community, are writing to you, yes, YOU.(oh clueless,…

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Diabetes Companies/Orgs Contact Info Update For Oklahoma Tornado Survivors

k2

23 May 2013 | 11:44 am

After Joplin, I wrote a post that had a list of diabetes resources/ 800 numbers for those people living with diabetes and involved in national disasters. After national disasters, smartphones are the only mode of communication most people have. And even though phone lines and power lines are down, many in the area hit still can communicate via texting and smartphone internet access. That communication is key and social media helps people to find (and find out about) loved ones. On a personal note, the only way I could communicate with my loved ones with during and after Hurricane Sandy…
Diabetes Blog Week Day 7 : Spread The Love, D Blog Style

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19 May 2013 | 2:43 pm

Today is day 7 (can you believe it? ) of DIabetes Blog Week, and it's all about spreading the Diabetes Blog Week Love - And we were supposed to pick three posts from this week that either introduced us to a new blog we hadn't read before or a post/posts that had moved us to pieces.To read more other Spread the Diabetes Love posts, click, HERE. OK, here are just a few of the many, many #dblogweek posts that inspired me this week!Melissa over @ "SweetlyVoiced" had me smiling through the tears as I listened to her sing (and then played it again and sang along with her) to her own…
Diabetes Blog Week: Day 6: Diabetes Art.... At My Fingertips~

k2

19 May 2013 | 1:54 pm

This 'Diabetes Blog Week' post is a day late, technically it was supposed to be up yesterday - Blame my car's muffler & exhaust pipe cracked 50 miles away from home on Friday night. Long & expensive story, but all is well. Anyway, this post is about is about how diabetes inspires art in all it's mediums. I wrote this post back in January 2008, two months after I started my blog - And I still think it rings true today, and And I hope you like it. Click HERE to read/ see more posts about Diabetes Art~Freckled Finger TipsMy fingers tips are freckled with dots.Dots that rest…
Diabetes Blog Week, Day 5: Freaky-Deaky Diabetes Friday

k2

17 May 2013 | 9:31 am

Today is Day 5 of Diabetes Blog Week - And it's all about getting all types of Freaky Friday and swapping out our Diabetes DX with another disease - which is an interesting subject - And a difficult one. For a list of other peoples Swapping posts, click HERE -And make sure to follow the Diabetes Blog Week hashtag of #dblogWeek on twitter!Swapping out my Diabetes for another chronic illness A 'la "Freaky-Deaky Diabetes Friday?? Hmmm, that's a toughie! Yeah.... here's the thing: I know what living with Type 1 Diabetes is like, and even though I may not be the…
Diabetes Blog Week: Diabetes Accomplishments - Big & Small~

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16 May 2013 | 3:16 pm

Once again, I'm late to post today's entry in Diabetes Blog Week - But I was at my Endo appointment today, so I hope you'll cut a little bit of slack. Today's post is all about Diabetes accomplishments - Both Big and small. And I'm going to quote Karen on this topic because she sums it up all types of perfect: We don’t always realize it, but each one of us had come a long way since diabetes first came into our life. It doesn’t matter if it’s been 5 weeks, 5 years or 50 years, you’ve done something outstanding diabetes-wise. So today let’s share the greatest…

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Appreciating parents of kids with diabetes, and the parent in all of us

23 May 2013 | 5:16 am

The excerpt below is from my book, The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes- 26 life-lessons to stay strong managing diabetes. I also wrote another page for the book that I never used. It's for those of us who have diabetes to parent ourselves. It's below with the title: "G is for Gently Nudging Yourself Forward."Excerpt "G is for Grabbing onto Hope for You and Your Little One"For parents, diabetes can feel like the death of your dream- a child who's happy, healthy and has every opportunity. The theft of childhood, a new family dynamic, finding the right doctors, exhaustion and worry are…
You don't walk alone with diabetes

16 May 2013 | 11:18 am

While I've been sharing each Thursday d-lessons to help you develop emotional strength to manage your diabetes, these are also ways to meet any challenge life may throw at you. So, here's today's excerpt from my inspirational D-book, "The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes."Excerpt:When you have faith that you can meet the challenge of diabetes you do not walk alone. You have a direct channel to your inner strength and wisdom; a force that can help you accomplish almost anything. Don't let your faith be beaten down by someone you knew who suffered with diabetes. They may not have…
Diabetes knowledge is the best medicine

9 May 2013 | 5:30 am

In my continuing tips to help you "develop your emotional strength" to manage diabetes, here's another excerpt from my inspirational D-book, "The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes."Excerpt:Many people think taking care of their diabetes is up to their doctor or diabetes educator. But it's not. They're not with you during the day to remind you to perform your diabetes tasks - to test your blood sugar or choose broccoli over French fries. Diabetes needs to be managed every day by the person who has it - you.Learning all you can about diabetes is one secret to living a full and…
A bonding two days at Diabetes Sisters' "Weekend for Women"

7 May 2013 | 11:48 am

About 100 women gathered for a full two days of bonding, learning, laughing and hanging out with fellow women with diabetes at Diabetes Sisters' annual conference, "Weekend for Women."This was also the second year partners were invited, so I invited mine. He came and got to meet about 40 others who were learning more about their wife and girlfriend's diabetes, to air their feelings and learn more about how to be supportive.I led a workshop, "Ignite Your Diabetes Power" Saturday morning. The secret? Identifying your strengths, building emotional resilience, knowing how diabetes works and…
Bringing "Can-Do-Ness" to managing your diabetes

2 May 2013 | 8:06 am

My third in my series of excerpts from my first book, "The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes." Each can help you build the emotional strength to do better managing your diabetes.Excerpt:A "Can-Do" attitude is a choice. Deciding we can do something energizes and inspires us. It can help you through frustrating times, and even help you make the tough choices when confronted with a brownie a la mode or strawberries a la diet whipped cream. Sometimes, without realizing it, we choose to take a "vicim" attitude about our diabetes, and it stops us from taking good care of ourselves. It's…

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Diary of an Injury

Susan

17 May 2013 | 10:40 am

I’ve been dealing with a hurt hip ever since the Oakland Half Marathon over a month ago. I’ve been trying not to freak out about it, but it continues to persist off and on. I have to admit it has slowed me down both physically and emotionally. Trying to remain positive. For the first week, it was hurting a LOT. So much so that it made me wince to walk even a short distance. I was traveling that week, and the combination of post-race, then a long plane flight, then a bunch of sitting made it really hurt. I didn’t find relief until I located a used softball for $1 at a…
Running and Candlelight for Boston

Susan

20 Apr 2013 | 1:54 pm

So, the exhale after such a tough, painful, exhausting and wrenching week. I started this post yesterday but it feels so much different writing it now, today. Of course there is still ongoing grief and healing ahead, but still. Whew. On Thursday, I attended a run and candlelight vigil for Boston, the Boston Marathon bombing victims, the runners and spectators, the whole community, well all of us. It was co-organized by See Jane Run and the Oakland Running Festival, two organizations that I love and feel so connected to. I have run two See Jane Run 5k races here and here, and am registered to…
Finish Line Heartbreak (for Boston)

Susan

15 Apr 2013 | 5:05 pm

Boston. Oh Boston. Boston MARATHON. The finish line of the Boston Marathon. Seriously? Really? I’m shocked and hurting and outraged and upset. And taking it very personally. The finish line is… oh, I can’t even describe it. It’s that place of such overwhelming emotion. Every single time, no matter how long or short the race, no matter how painless or excruciating, how much of a struggle it was or how joyful. Because that finish line is the exact spot of DAMN. YOU DID THIS. You finished the thing you set out to do. I’ve shed many a tear at finish lines. I’ve renewed belief in…
Improv Workouts from Beach to Forest

Susan

13 Apr 2013 | 12:33 pm

I’ve been traveling for the past couple of weeks. Working out has been severely curtailed, although I’ve tried to keep up with the minimum of “twenty minutes of something- anything!” as much as possible. I feel my body sort of weakening. I got on a plane just a few days after finishing the Oakland half. My hip was already feeling pretty wonky. But then sitting on a plane for 6+ hours, then sitting in a car for another day, then a bunch of writing – and more sitting – it’s been orthopedically tough. I have only really had one run since I left California on March 28th- a shivery…
Book Review: Craving

Susan

4 Apr 2013 | 6:48 am

As I read Craving: Why We Can’t Seem to Get Enough, by physician Omar Manejwala, MD, I found myself nodding like a bobble head doll, and also reaching for my pen to underline something on pretty much every page. This is a topic I can relate to. It opens with the question, “What explains the mysterious urge to do something that has caused so much damage in the past?” In other words, haven’t I learned YET? I read this book to see if I could learn something new for my blog readers, my Weight Watchers members, friends and family that I care about, and of course myself.

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About UltraChenTV

Christopher

22 May 2013 | 1:14 pm

James Chen, co-host of UltraChenTV is my guest this week. THe majority of our conversation revolves around the Fighting Game Community. From his early years playing Street Fighter 2 to playing in, and doing quite well in tournaments, James has seen it all. We discuss the art of commentary including James’ initial motivations for getting behind the microphone. We also cover the challenges, potential, and opportunities in growing the Fighting Game Community. Finally James gives a small preview for EVO 2013 and opens up about his love of Cammy. Enjoy. You can keep up with James on Twitter…
The Next Generation

Christopher

21 May 2013 | 7:00 pm

So this happened today: If you want to read up, Wired has a fantastic feature. And Polygon’s hub is good for all the quick bites. Start saving? Filed under: I Learned Something Today Tagged: gaming, playstation 4, vidego games, xbox one
Day of Diabetes

Christopher

20 May 2013 | 12:01 pm

Last Friday I had the grand idea of “live tweeting” a day of diabetes. Every time I took a diabetes action, be it checking my Dexcom receiver, injecting insulin, or eating would get a tweet. I wasn’t sure how this would be received by my followers. Not that I’m looking to appease everyone, but I know that there’s a potential to overwhelm people with stuff like this. That’s why I try to post warning messages before my participation in #dsma chats. But early on in the process I realized that it didn’t matter if I was inconveniencing anyone. If they want…
Diabetes Blog Week 2013 – Freaky Friday

Christopher

17 May 2013 | 1:57 pm

I’m just going to put this out there, because you all were thinking it: Where were we? I’m at a bit of a loss with this topic because I think it’s silly to actively wish diabetes upon someone else, or a different disease to call my own. Diabetes is a bummer, but that doesn’t mean we have to be overly dramatic about it. But at the heart of today’s prompt is the notion that we are not alone in the ‘people with something wrong with them internally, but are still good people inside and out’ group. As expected, I focus a lot on diabetes. It’s kind of…
Diabetes Blog Week 2013 – Accomplishments

Christopher

16 May 2013 | 1:12 pm

Because I can’t think of any “big” accomplishments, I’d like to reiterate a smaller accomplishment of mine that continues to pay dividends. The fact that my diet, or specifically my food choices, have expanded exponentially from what they were five years ago is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Even if it took way too long to reach this point. Even if it’s not earth-shattering news, having a variety, albiet not a wide variety but let’s not get bogged down in semantics, of vegetables and fruits that are regularly part of weekly grocery store runs is a big…

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TEEN TRENDS: GO AHEAD...TALK TO YOUR TEENAGER!

19 May 2013 | 7:33 am

I hadn't realized that it has been almost a month since I last posted, but...what can I say? Since my mother passed away, I haven't been excited about doing anything. I did graduate on April 27...finally!! I also have a job as a special education teacher starting August 1. I decided to bring one of my older posts to the front line, because it is so important that parents talk to their teens (and I mean more than just a couple of minutes of asking "how was school today?") If you still have little ones at home, I give tips on starting to talk to your child…
YOU ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOU THINK!

18 Apr 2013 | 12:18 pm

I know I have neglected my blog, and I apologize, but I graduate April 27!!! And I have a job interview, with the special education director of a local school district!!! In the past, I have promoted Dove. I love how Dove instills in girls that there is more to a girl than just her looks. As women, we tend to be critical of how we look (at least I know I do). Our teenage daughters are especially critical of themselves, comparing their looks and body to those of TV stars and models. Well, Dove did it again. In the video below, two…
Take A "Peep" Into The Past

11 Mar 2013 | 9:16 pm

Who remembers loving marshmallows as a child? Okay! I'll admit I still LOVE those marshmallow peeps. So in honor of the "Peep" (and Easter), here are a few facts about Peeps: Marshmallow Peeps are 59 years old this year (2013). In 1953, it took 27 hours to create one peep. Today, it takes six minutes. This Easter, more than 700 million peeps chicks, bunnies, and eggs with be consumed b y men, women, and children throughout the United States and abroad. Strange things people like to do with peeps: eat them stale, microwave them, freeze them, roast them, and use them as pizza…
MINUTE - READY TO SERVE (RICE)

5 Mar 2013 | 7:00 pm

I have a very picky eater in my house; a beautiful, 17-year-old teenager. She has always been a picky eater, even as a baby. Her diet mainly consists of chicken, french fries, mac & cheese, and pizza, with a burger every now and then. The only vegetable she will eat is corn. While I also like chicken, french fries, mac & cheese, and pizza, there are other foods that I also enjoy. The only problem is...I am a single mom, and although I have two girls, April (above) is the only one left at home. Soooo, if I want to enjoy other…
10 TELLTALE SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED

3 Mar 2013 | 8:12 pm

I know it has been quite awhile since I last posted, but I have been so busy with student teaching. And last Wednesday, my dear, sweet momma lost her battle with cancer, and honestly, I have not felt like writing, but I don't want to neglect my blog and readers, so I have a guest post by NannyAgency.net. Bullying has been in the headlines a lot lately, but would you know if your child was being bullied? Chances are your child won't tell you if he/she is being bullied...maybe out of fear or embarrassment. Below are ten telltale signs that your child is being bullied.

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{Kids First, Diabetes Second} 10 Book Giveaway!

Leighann

20 May 2013 | 7:30 am

I’m happy to announce that Spry Publishing is giving away TEN copies of my book Kids First, Diabetes Second over on Goodreads. To enter, click over to the book’s page and you’ll see the “enter to win” button. And while you are there, why not add it to one of your bookshelves and mark it to read. I would super, duper appreciate it if you could write a review if you have already read it…thanks! (And if you have read it, please leave a review on the site where you normally shop for books. Reviews help others decide whether or not to purchase a book.) Enter to…
{D-Blogging} THREE Items of Interest

Leighann

10 May 2013 | 10:24 am

Diabetes Blog Week Karen of Bitter-Sweet says, “Sign ups are rolling along for the 4th Annual Diabetes Blog Week, with about 110 bloggers participating right now. Diabetes Blog Week starts on MONDAY so please join in! You can use this form to sign up, preview the topics here, and find all of the details over here.” Diabetes Co-Stars: Strength In Numbers “Elizabeth Perkins stars in our captivating documentary about why it’s important to have a strong support system. The documentary also features Diabetes Co-Stars casting call winners.” “Sanofi US is…
{Allergy Find} Meijer Pancake Mix

Leighann

10 May 2013 | 5:00 am

Always use the consumer package for nutritional information as formula and ingredient changes may occur at any time and may not match the information provided here. We eat a lot of pancakes and waffles in our house. But I’m finding it not so easy to find pancake mix that doesn’t have milk in it. I don’t shop at Meijer that often, but I’ve been heading there occasionally because they carry a few items that are free of the allergens we are avoiding. I usually make chocolate chip pancakes using Enjoy Life* chocolate chips. But on my most recent trip, I spotted this Meijer…
{Wordless Wednesday} Toeing the Line

Leighann

8 May 2013 | 5:00 am

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{D-Mom 2.0} Happy Anniversary?

Leighann

2 May 2013 | 5:00 am

As we approach the five year anniversary of my daughter’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes, it’s interesting to look back and see what I was thinking and feeling on our very first d-anniversary. If you are new to D-Mom Blog or to our family’s particular story, I invite you to read my previously written posts, which you can do by visiting the Archives. Join me each Thursday as I highlight a post from the past. Happy Anniversary? originally posted May 2, 2009 Today marks the one year anniversary of my daughter’s diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. I began writing a post…

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Try Water Aerobics This Summer!

Joslin Communications

22 May 2013 | 6:00 am

Water aerobics is a great, low-impact exercise to get your heart rate up and work your muscles Memorial Day is just around the corner so you know what that means—the traditional start to pool season! Stay refreshed and fit in the water this summer and cannonball into a new exercise routine! Water aerobics is an excellent workout and offers numerous health benefits for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Just like swimming, it improves muscular endurance, and fitness. The added resistance of the water on the muscles increases the rate of calorie burn which aids in weight loss. This…
Joslin Awards First 80-Year Medal

Joslin Communications

21 May 2013 | 1:25 pm

Spencer Wallace, Jr., the first recipient of Joslin's 80-Year Medal In a ceremony on Saturday, May 11, Joslin Diabetes Center awarded Spencer M. Wallace, Jr. of Fayetteville, NY, the first Joslin Medal for living for 80 years with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes. Mr. Wallace was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 8 and has lived with diabetes for 82 years. Watch video coverage and interviews from the Medalist Celebration. The Joslin Medalist program has existed in some form since Dr. Elliott. Joslin began awarding 25-year Victory Medals in 1948 for people who had lived for 25…
Type 1 Diabetes Symposium Highlights Cutting-Edge Research

Joslin Communications

20 May 2013 | 1:11 pm

On Monday, May 6, Joslin Diabetes Center brought together some of the best minds in type 1 diabetes research for a day-long symposium covering the field’s cutting-edge research. George King, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer at Joslin Diabetes Center and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School The morning began with a welcome from John Brooks, President and CEO of Joslin. “Type 1 is major part of our focus,” he said. “We want to continue to devote resources and energy…to find a real solution.” George King, Chief Scientific Officer, and Jeffrey Flier, Dean of Harvard…
A Top Priority, Any Time or Place

Joslin Communications

17 May 2013 | 7:13 am

Jay making time to do strength exercises in his hotel room My name is Jay Smith, and I have been a patient at the Joslin Clinic since 2005. I just completed the first phase of Why WAIT, a weight loss and intensive treatment program offered at the Joslin Clinic. During the last session of the 12-week program we were reviewing our successes during the first phase, and keys to continued success in managing our weight and blood glucose levels. A slide asked the question. What are the three keys to continued success? Exercise (No real surprise here, since exercise was a major component of the…
Learn More About Pilates

Joslin Communications

15 May 2013 | 10:14 am

The Pilates technique helps to increase lean muscle mass It’s no surprise that when you have diabetes keeping physically active is a crucial part in managing the disease. But it’s hard to stay motivated and committed to your fitness goals when you’re doing the same exercise routine day in and day out. With May being National Exercise Month, there’s no better time to explore or experiment other fitness routines to help control and manage your diabetes. Muscle takes up glucose better than fat, so the more muscle you have, the better your blood glucose numbers should register, whether…

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The Oaks and The Willows

Scott Strange

23 May 2013 | 1:45 pm

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” ― Robert Jordan, The Fires of Heaven A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post titled I Have To Stop Giving A Sh*t talking about no longer worrying about what the actual stresses in my life [...]
OK Brainiacs… Riddle Me This: Crowdsourcing Diabetes Management

Scott Strange

13 May 2013 | 2:52 pm

Let me explain why the pattern above troubles me. I have been having late afternoon lows off-and-on for months. Normally I would think I need less insulin except for a few pertinent facts: Last Bolus: 11:30 am Basal rate goes to zero (yes zero) at noon I use Apidra, so the last [...]
I Have To Stop Giving A Sh*t

Scott Strange

10 May 2013 | 2:45 pm

I’ve been pretty absent recently dealing with a big chunk of burnout. Not diabetes burnout, but caregiver burnout. While I really have to do very little for mom, there are a lot of things that roll into the caregiver picture, at least for me. Always “on” – the monitors are always on. I’m always listening, [...]
And One Petition to Help Them All

Scott Strange

17 Apr 2013 | 5:12 pm

** A recent petition on Change.org, Revise Names of Type 1 & 2 Diabetes to Reflect the Nature of Each Disease, has stirred up a bit of controversy in the Diabetes Online Community. Personally, I agree with Lee Ann Thill’s assessment and think it is a waste of time and energy. Reading of my friend [...]
We’ve Got DATA!! Uh, So… Now What?

Scott Strange

3 Apr 2013 | 12:59 pm

** I’m writing this from my viewpoint as a Type 1 diabetic and, as always, Your Diabetes May Vary The Atlantic posted an article by Thomas Goetz, The Diabetic’s Paradox, that did a very good and accurate job of describing why data collection is the arch-enemy of many diabetics, even addressing the psycho-social aspects of [...]

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Spread The Love – Diabetes Blog Week 2013

Adjoa Pearlsa

19 May 2013 | 8:44 am

“As another Diabetes Blog Week draws to a close, let’s reflect on some of the great bloggers we’ve found this week. Give some love to three blog posts you’ve read and loved during Diabetes Blog Week, and tell us why they’re worth reading. Or share three blogs you’ve found this week that are new to you.” This is the last topic, which I am writing a couple of days late. I tried to read as many Diabetes blog week posts, however there are so many of them. It is going to take me a few weeks to get though all of the blogs. Below are a few of my favourites so far. Melissa at Sweetly…
Diabetes Art – Diabetes Blog Week 2013

Adjoa Pearlsa

18 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

Today’s prompts is Diabetes Art - “This year Diabetes Art moves up from the Wildcard choices as we all channel our creativity with art in the broadest sense. Do some “traditional” art like drawing, painting, collage or any other craft you enjoy. Or look to the literary arts and perhaps write a d-poem or share and discuss a favorite quote. Groove to some musical arts by sharing a song that inspires you diabetes-wise, reworking some song lyrics with a d-twist, or even writing your own song. Don’t forget dramatic arts too, perhaps you can create a diabetes reality show or play.
Freaky Friday – Diabetes Blog Week 2013

Adjoa Pearlsa

17 May 2013 | 6:05 am

Today is Freaky Friday – Just like in the movie, today we’re doing a swap. If you could switch chronic diseases, which one would you choose to deal with instead of diabetes? And while we’re considering other chronic conditions, do you think your participation in the DOC has affected how you treat friends and acquaintances with other medical conditions? (Thanks to Jane of Jane K. Dickinson, RN, PhD, CDE and Bob of T Minus Two for this topic suggestion.)” Whenever I pass by or I’m dealing with another person, I try to remember the saying – Be kind, for everyone you meet is…
Accomplishments, Big and Small – Diabetes Blog Week 2013

Adjoa Pearlsa

16 May 2013 | 6:15 am

I spent the decade following my diabetes diagnosis hating diabetes. I did not ask “why me” or feel sorry for myself, I just hated diabetes. However, hating diabetes made me hate myself. I was diagnosed as an adult and I thought I knew who I was. Unfortunately, who I was, was wrapped within the commercial sense of “love yourself”, because “you are worth it”. You know, like the TV commercial that tell you to reward and indulge your successes and good deeds. I grew up equating that with self-love. Diabetes management was easy in the beginning. My health care team praised me, they…
Memories – Diabetes Blog Week 2013

Adjoa Pearlsa

15 May 2013 | 6:05 am

There is nothing I love more than to travel and explore. I love getting lost in someone else’s city. It was during one of our travels to London that we decided to hop a cheap flight to Paris for a day. I was so over joyed I could barely sleep the night before we caught our 6am flight. We were in front of the Champs-Elysees before 9am Parisian time, blending in with commuters and tourist we headed east towards La Place de la Concorde. I was beyond excited. The crisp autumn morning slowly began to warm; I took my scarf off and soon after took off my jacket. We walked and talked mapping out…

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May Already? You have got to be kidding me.

Pubsgal

6 May 2013 | 9:35 am

Happy May! I can't believe that we're already well into the 5th month of the year.Where has the time gone?!?!?! Hope the new year is treating everyone well. Opposite Family and I have been keeping very busy, with school & work (oh my gosh, the work!) & volunteering & all the life stuff we have to do in addition to the above.HighlightsI received amazing news from one of my blogging heroines, the amazing Ms. Shauna Reid: I won the ticket to FitBloggin' 13 in her Super Sell-out blogging anniversary event!!! This year, the event is being held on the West Coast,…
Happy "Renew" Year 2013

Pubsgal

2 Jan 2013 | 9:29 pm

Well, it's 2013. I greeted last year with giddy anticipation, and the year prior feeling "meh". This year's kickoff was full of significant portents: "Hey, it's Tuesday, and I'm on vacation! I get to be in my pajamas all day! And drink lots of my peaberry Kona Christmas gift coffee! Cool!"And, being a child of Southern California, I watched the Rose Parade, and for many reasons was tickled that the theme was Dr. Seuss' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"Where I've BeenNot around here, obviously. I only posted 8 entries in 2012. Partly for a good reason: …
More Hula Happenings

Pubsgal

5 Aug 2012 | 9:20 pm

Just a quick post on some of the hula happenings...Our class' title in our city's parks & recreation guide is "Hula for Fun & Fitness," but last weekend we were able to add "...and Service!" A group from our hula class had the opportunity to perform at the VA hospital picnic in Palo Alto! I felt honored to be able to do this and to say "mahalo" (thank you) to some of our servicemen and servicewomen and their families, all who made tremendous sacrifices for our country. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but it sure wasn't being loaded up with thank you notes,…
The Big Summer Catch-up

Pubsgal

29 Jul 2012 | 7:22 pm

It's been way too long since I popped a post over here, so I figured I ought to check in. (Yes, I'm still reading everyone regularly and silently cheering you on.) We made it to the end of the school year (yeay!) and Little League season (double-yeay!) and the kids' "Lion King" dance recital (so fun!)."Hey, kids! Stop behaving like a pack of wild hyenas!...wait a minute...You ARE a pack of wild hyenas!" So it's now the middle of summertime...work continues to be crazy-loco busy, but it's nice for us all to not have to juggle that and the pressures of school. We've had…
Happy Lei Day & Race Report: Pre-Season Burn Series #3

Pubsgal

1 May 2012 | 10:06 pm

Just popping in for a quick news update...I'm fine, but feeling a bit zonked right now. If I thought we were busy before, oh my gosh, between dance, baseball, school, and new & exciting work projects, it's been a whirlwind!Happy Lei Day!"May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii," you know! But I seem to recall there being a custom of "May baskets" on the mainland; I remember making little paper baskets, putting garden flowers in them, and taking them to neighbors. Does anyone still do that sort of thing?This is on my mind because, well, I always seem to have Hawaii on the…

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New Therapy to Help Neuropathy (Video)

victoria1981

23 May 2013 | 12:57 pm

Neuropathy can cause weakness, numbness and pain in the hands and feet, but now a new therapy can help. A therapy known as the Rebuilder is an electrical stimulator used to help nerves fire more normally in the hands and feet, along with other exercises to get back balance. More Videos
Kids need 60 minutes of exercise a day, new report states

Mara Tyler

23 May 2013 | 12:07 pm

No more skipping gym class, kids. A report released today by the Institute of Medicine recommends that schools give children the opportunity to exercise for at least 60 minutes a day - no exceptions. Moreover, physical education (PE) should be a core subject, the report stated. Only about half of the nation's children are getting at least an hour a day of moderate to vigorous activity, the research showed, and school administrators are cutting PE programs in order to make more time for subjects like reading and math. And since kids spent the bulk of their time in classrooms, schools are…
D-Math Muddle

DiabetesAdvocacy

23 May 2013 | 5:39 am

There should be a warning in life to prepare you, some sort of course you could take, or as my son would suggest--an app that would do all of your diabetes related math. I can handle adding up carbs in a meal. I can subtract fiber. I can even follow the formula for an extended bolus. I can establish the carb factor for many homemade meals. Figuring out how much basal my son needs at certain times can however be a nightmare!Last night he had the brilliant idea of taking off his pump before a workout. He planned to use the "disconnect" feature which gives…
Diabetes Friendly Buttermilk Cupcake Recipe (Video)

victoria1981

22 May 2013 | 12:57 pm

Make a sweet treat with this delicious buttermilk cupcake recipe that has no sugar or flour. The recipe is simple to make and a perfect sweet treat for someone with diabetes. More Videos
NFL Player Kyle Love Cut After Diabetes Diagnosis (Video)

victoria1981

21 May 2013 | 12:57 pm

New England Patriots Defensive tackle Kyle Love was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes recently, and from this diagnosis the Patriots cut the football player siting the release a non-football injury designation. Your browser does not support iframes. More Videos

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Insulet Investor Call Q1 2013 | New OmniPod

Lorraine

6 May 2013 | 6:25 pm

Insulet released Q1 earnings today and held a related investor call. There were statements made that give me the impression there may be a light at the end of the waiting-for-the-new-system tunnel. The explanation for the delay of deployment for new customers was provided by Duane DeSisto, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, beginning with the discussion of greater than anticipated interest from new customers resulting in greater demand than original expectations: “With this significant uptick in demand we did make the decision to delay the transition of existing customers…
Special Sunday Edition of DSMA Live ‘Rents

Lorraine

25 Apr 2013 | 6:18 pm

Bennet Dunlap and I have the pleasure of co-hosting DSMA Live Parents Talk every other Monday. This coming week, however, we have a special opportunity. We will actually physically be in the same location, so we are having a special Sunday edition. I hope you will be able to join us. Rather than have a scheduled guest, it’s going to be our first Co-Host Edition, and perhaps we’ll have some special surprise pop-in guests with us! Live Sunday, April 28th 9PM EST on Blog Talk Radio. Filed under: DSMALive Parents Talk
I Spy | Caleb Pitching

Lorraine

22 Apr 2013 | 11:31 am

There are several difference between the photo of Caleb from Fall Ball (blue) and Spring Ball (green). One stood out to me more than the others. What stands out to you? (mine has nothing to do with baseball) Yes, it’s the missing SpiBelt, and thus missing DexCom receiver. It’s around Coach Dave’s (dad’s) neck. Yet another example of the amazing range of DexCom G4!!! Filed under: DexCom Tagged: DexCom, G4, Range
“Like, you really like it, you want more.” | #DexCom Share G4

Lorraine

10 Apr 2013 | 7:21 am

I do REALLY like it, and I want more, and there are hints more may be coming! Do you follow diaTribe®? If you do not, I highly recommend it. I read about DexCom Share from diaTribe® today. Caleb has been using DexCom G4 for over five months. He used the Seven Plus system for three years prior to the G4. The G4 is a remarkable improvement. The accuracy is significantly better. There are times that we confirm a DexCom reading with a fingerstick hoping that DexCom will be wrong, as it often was with the Seven Plus, but it never is. Okay, maybe once since Caleb’s been using it, it was…
What I Need You to Know, Caleb

Lorraine

6 Apr 2013 | 1:26 pm

Dear Caleb, Before your brother was born, your dad and I led very similar lives. We met in college and each started working with an accounting firm after we graduated. We spent years working long hours and advancing our careers. Then Colin was born. Dad continued to work, and I spent my days with Colin. Then you and Colin. Then you, Colin and Lila. That’s what you’ve always known. You’ve always known me to be the anchor at home because Dad’s schedule is unpredictable. It isn’t unusual for Dad not to know where in the country he will be two days before he needs to…

Blogs from Mathea Ford
What Can I Eat on a CCD (Carbohydrate-Controlled Diet)?

6 May 2013 | 3:28 am

What Can I Eat on a CCD (Carbohydrate-Controlled Diet)? A carbohydrate-controlled (CCD) diet is defined as a meal that contains carbohydrate-rich foods in equal amounts. This means that the amount of carbohydrates that you eat during breakfast is the same as the amount of carbohydrates you eat during lunch and dinner. This consistency allows for better control of blood sugar levels – a most essential thing for women with gestational diabetes. Unlike most low carbohydrate diets, the goal of CCD is to keep your blood glucose levels in acceptable levels, and not primarily to lose weight.
How Often Should a Person with Type 2 Diabetes Check Their Blood Sugars?

29 Apr 2013 | 2:52 am

my blood sugar testing kit (Photo credit: Newbirth35) How Often Should a Person with Type 2 Diabetes Check Their Blood Sugars? Monitoring your blood sugar levels is important in the management of type 2 diabetes. If you know how high your blood sugar is, you will be able to take appropriate actions to reduce, maintain, or increase the glucose in your bloodstream. Now that you have established the significance of keeping your sugar levels in check, the next question is how often you should monitor your blood glucose levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, you should check your…
What are the Differences in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

22 Apr 2013 | 2:45 am

English: Diagram shows insulin release from the Pancreas and how this lowers blood sugar leves. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) What are the Differences in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes? When we think of a diabetic person, we always envision them as overweight or obese, since obesity is one of the leading causes of diabetes. However, did you know that a thin person can also be diabetic? What is prevalent in our society is type 2 diabetes mellitus, but there is also type 1 diabetes mellitus, which has a number of differences from the more common type of diabetes. In order to understand more about these…
What Type of Bread and Pasta Should I Eat on a Diabetes Diet?

15 Apr 2013 | 2:22 am

Grain products are often baked, and are rich sources of complex and simple carbohydrates. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) What Type of Bread and Pasta Should I Eat on a Diabetes Diet? One of the common misconceptions in diabetes is that if you have this condition, you can never enjoy eating pasta and bread ever again. This is such a pity for those who love eating bread and pasta, since it would require such a huge lifestyle change. However, the fact is that you can still enjoy the same foods that you eat before, but the key is moderation. You have to cut down your portions so that your blood sugar…
Diabetes Alert Day – March 26th – Do You Know if You are at Risk for Developing Diabetes?

26 Mar 2013 | 2:25 am

English: Overview of the most significant possible symptoms of diabetes. See Wikipedia:Diabetes#Signs_and_symptoms for references. Model: Mikael Häggström. To discuss image, please see Template talk:Häggström diagrams (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Diabetes Alert Day – March 26th – Do You Know if You are at Risk for Developing Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions not just in the United States but in the world today. Simply defined, diabetes is a condition wherein blood glucose levels remain uncontrolled in the bloodstream due to the absence (type 1)…

D And The Guy
Common Symptoms Of Diabetes

Dallin

14 May 2013 | 9:22 pm

Diabetes is considered to be one of the most common health problems being suffered by people around the world aside from hypertension and heart problems. When neglected, it may lead to further unwanted health problems and even death. So, what is it anyway? Diabetes mellitus, or commonly known as diabetes, is a disease wherein the blood sugar or glucose level of a person increases beyond normal levels. The common cause of diabetes is the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin, which is a hormone that helps the glucose to enter your cells in order to give them energy. There are commonly…
Your General Guide In Diabetes Diets

Dallin

11 Mar 2013 | 10:33 am

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases today. 6 out of 10 people suffer from diabetes. This is due to too much intake of sugar. Coffee, sodas, ice tea, and sweets are some of sugar-enrich foods. If you take any of them everyday then you take a lot of teaspoonful of sugars. Can we prevent diabetes? Yes, it can be prevented only if you take care of yourself, avoid wrong choices of food and celebrate with a healthy diet. Diabetes diets eliminate the need for sugar. They are designed to perfectly fit the person’s bodily needs. They need enough dosage of nutrients everyday. Complete…
Take Care Of Your Sugar Intake

Dallin

18 Feb 2013 | 4:33 am

Luckily, those who are suffering from diabetes can now feel better because there are now really great ways to cope up with it and prevent this illness. It’s a great advantage for those who have this illness and be able to aid themselves with possible prevention and even cure. It is sometimes a great thing for many people because these are also known to doctors and even those who are willing to spend a little more can get the best care. There are so many options nowadays which is why it is a viable market to tap into to make all the medicine and cure readily accessible. It’s unlike before…
The Different Types Of Diabetes Medication

Dallin

14 Jan 2013 | 7:41 am

If you are suffering from diabetes then there is no reason for you to be miserable because there are several diabetes medication that you can choose from. As a matter of fact, this kind of disease is curable when you know how to find ways to get remedy for it. The major goal in treating diabetes is to minimize any elevation of blood sugar or glucose without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. This type of disease has two different types; the first one can be treated with insulin, exercise, and a diabetic diet. The second type of diabetes is treated first with weight reduction, a…
The Essentials Of Knowing Diabetes

Dallin

13 Dec 2012 | 2:10 am

Diabetes is life threatening. It is a lifelong disease that will put your life at stake. How would you know that you are suffering from such a chronic disease? Is there a test? Or, you would only know you have it through the common symptoms? There are 2 types of diabetes. One differs from the other. Based on the recent findings, there is a cure for it. But, the person needs to give himself the best care. Aside from the medicine, one needs to consider good diet and exercise. Sleep is also essential. If you are restless most of the time due to your work, you better get a day off at least…

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Light Reading From some other PWD’s

Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance

20 May 2013 | 1:36 pm

Things are hectic this week at the JDCA, and as such, I thought I’d try something a little different. As opposed to writing a normal blog post, I’m doing a round-up of some of the diabetes articles we’ve been reading here at the JDCA. If you haven’t been checking out the following blogs/websites, do yourself […]
Share and Don’t Share

Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance

13 May 2013 | 11:49 am

In honor of Diabetes Blog Week, the JDCA will be participating in today’s themed post: Share and Don’t Share. Here is the prompt: Often our health care team only sees us for about 15 minutes several times a year, and they might not have a sense of what our lives are really like. Today, let’s […]
What’s Your Timeframe?

Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance

6 May 2013 | 1:19 pm

When you meet someone new, how long is it before they realize you’re a PWD? Is it soon after, when you find yourself doing a fingerstick in-between drinks? Or is it weeks later when your pump is beeping like crazy, telling you that your line is blocked, even though you KNOW it’s not? Or is […]
Type 1 By Another Name

Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance

15 Apr 2013 | 1:19 pm

In the past month, we here at the JDCA have seen a few petitions making the rounds on social media, advocating for a name change for type 1 diabetes. Many people believe ( even ourselves, to an extent) that type 1 remains a disease overshadowed by the prevalence of type 2, which keeps it from […]
The Season of…Giving?

Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance

8 Apr 2013 | 1:26 pm

Today it finally felt like springtime. Those of you living in warmer states (or countries) may not have been waiting for the change of seasons as intensely as those of us in New York, but I was grateful to shirk last week’s 40 degree highs for 60 degrees today. When I go to work I […]

My Diabetic Journey : Recently Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic Adult
Low Testosterone and Diabetes Update

mydiabeticjourney

21 May 2013 | 12:38 pm

So for some reason it seems that low testosterone and diabetes seem to be related. I have spoken before about my issues with low testosterone and diabetes. It seems that my Dr. and I have found something that actually works. I now take 1.5 ml per week, every week. This has raised my testosterone up to a normal level and I have noticed an improvement in my energy. As a Type 1 Diabetic it sucks to have to take another needle but it is not that bad. I figure I already take about 30 needles per week so what is one more. I am happy that it seems we have…
DBlog Week: Accomplishments Big and Small

mydiabeticjourney

16 May 2013 | 9:13 pm

We don’t always realize it, but each one of us had come a long way since diabetes first came into our life. It doesn’t matter if it’s been 5 weeks, 5 years or 50 years, you’ve done something outstanding diabetes-wise. So today let’s share the greatest accomplishment you've made in terms of dealing with your (or your loved one’s) diabetes. No accomplishment is too big or too small - think about self-acceptance, something you’ve mastered (pump / exercise / diet / etc.), making a tough care decision (finding a new endo or support group / choosing to use or not use a technology /…
D-Blog Week: Diabetes Memories

mydiabeticjourney

15 May 2013 | 10:17 pm

By far the most memorable day of my diabetic journey (had to say it) was the day I was diagnosed. That day happened about two weeks after I was admitted to the hospital. It was August 2011 and my wife and I had just got back from Italy. We had a great trip. We got home and within a week I was in the hospital with Epiglottitis. This is where your epiglottis gets swollen and makes it hard to breathe and is unfortunately a life threatening situation. I had no idea what Epiglottitis was, I had never even heard of it. All I knew was that I was transferred…
D-Blog Week: We The Undersigned (Petitions)

mydiabeticjourney

14 May 2013 | 2:20 pm

I have been thinking about writing a post on this topic for a while. I have noticed that on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and diabetic blogs that people with Type 1 Diabetes are petitioning to have the name changed to further differentiate the disease from Type 2 Diabetes. I understand that people with Type 1 Diabetes can get frustrated when the media mentions diabetes and they do not differentiate from the different kinds of the disease. To me it seems like the two diseases have very little in common, there are different types of medication, there are different nutritional…
2013 D-Blog Week: Share and Don't Share

mydiabeticjourney

13 May 2013 | 1:22 pm

Often our health care team only sees us for about 15 minutes several times a year, and they might not have a sense of what our lives are really like. Today, let’s pretend our medical team is reading our blogs. What do you wish they could see about your and/or your loved one's daily life with diabetes? On the other hand, what do you hope they don't see? I have 4 main health care professionals that help me with my Type 1 Diabetes, my endocrinologist, my family physician, my ophthamologist, and a nutritionist. My Endo... I would like to thank him for diagnosing me properly when so many other…

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment

Dr. Vijay Viswanathan MD,PhD, MNAMS, FRCP[London], FRCP[Glasgow]

15 May 2013 | 11:50 pm

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) for Healing Wounds HBOT has for long been used for treating decompression sickness, gas gangrene, and carbon monoxide poisoning. It is finding wider application in the quick healing of severe wounds in people with diabetes, burn injuries, crush injuries and healing of skin grafts among others. Keeping pace with the latest developments, MV Hospital for
Some Facts On Pre-diabetes

Dr. Vijay Viswanathan MD,PhD, MNAMS, FRCP[London], FRCP[Glasgow]

5 May 2013 | 11:16 pm

What is pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes is when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be Type 2 diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. People with pre-diabetes don’t often have symptoms. Symptoms develop very gradually and people often don't recognize them. Some people have no symptoms at all. Look out for symptoms
Food for Health - Flaxseed

Dr. Vijay Viswanathan MD,PhD, MNAMS, FRCP[London], FRCP[Glasgow]

24 Apr 2013 | 11:40 pm

Flax can be consumed as whole seed, or in the milled or oil form. Flaxseeds are tiny, brownish, flat seeds which are very nutritious and if included in the daily diet, could help to keep lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and heart disease in check. Flax adds flavour, nutrition, and health benefits to a variety of foods and has a mild, nutty taste. Flaxseedis a good source of the ‘good fat’
Managing Diabetes in Summer

Dr. Vijay Viswanathan MD,PhD, MNAMS, FRCP[London], FRCP[Glasgow]

16 Apr 2013 | 3:57 am

Mrs. Sheela PaulMs. Rohini- Dietitian, MVNES Summer is here and with the rise in temperature all of us need to take extra precautions to avoid the common heat related conditions that are possible such as heat stroke and de-hydration. For people with diabetes extra precautions also need to be considered as they are also managing an existing condition. They can enjoy all the summer
Healthy Eating - Cauliflower leaves

Dr. Vijay Viswanathan MD,PhD, MNAMS, FRCP[London], FRCP[Glasgow]

25 Mar 2013 | 12:48 am

Mrs. SheelaPaul, Dietitian MVNES Healthy Eating - Cauliflower leaves Most vegetable shops sell cauliflower after chopping off the leaves. If cauliflower comes with leaves, most people remove the leaves and throw them into the waste bin or feed animals. Cauliflower leaves belong to the cabbage family. The leaves are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, B vitamins,

GAPS for T2 diabetes
Italian sausage soup

Jackie Patti

29 Apr 2013 | 3:24 pm

Italian Sausage Braising in Beer by wickenden, on Flickr I've not been posting here for two reasons; first, I'm no longer on GAPS, except in the sense that transitioning off GAPS is a move towards regular Traditional Food. And second, I've just been busy and distracted. However, I made up a batch of Italian sausage soup today, and thought it was worth sharing the recipe since it is legal on full GAPS, assuming you use a legal Italian sausage. Alternatively, you can mix up a legal sausage yourself. Sweet or mild Italian sausage is ground pork, fennel and salt and pepper. If your…
thoughts on diabetes prevention

Jackie Patti

14 Nov 2012 | 1:11 pm

Diabetes: Protect our Future,by International Diabetes Foundation November 14 is World Diabetes Day. The overall theme for the years 2009-2013 is "Diabetes Education and Prevention" with this year's slogan being "Diabetes: Protect our Future." diabetes education I see no point in educating directly, as I know of two outstanding sources. Jennifer's advice to the newly diagnosed If you only read one page about blood glucose control, this should be it, even if you are not yet diabetic. Jennifer discusses how to use a blood glucose meter to learn about managing your…
stage 3/4/5 update: crash & burn

Jackie Patti

31 Oct 2012 | 7:32 am

Crash by Images by John 'K', on Flickr This is a bit of a long story; the summary is I had a major adrenal crash, likely due to too much detoxing, and thus temporarily ceased GAPS. Up until the crash, I was enjoying the food just fine, and my deterioration was gradual and didn't seem extreme, so I just puttered my way through stages 3, 4 and 5 until BOOM! stage 3 food Stage 3 adds avocados, pancakes made from nut butter, eggs & squash, scrambled eggs and fermented vegetables. I added avocado with enthusiasm, as it's a favorite. I will write another post about prepping nut…
my adrenal history

Jackie Patti

30 Oct 2012 | 8:55 am

Vertical section of kidney,from Grey's Anatomy,on Wikimedia This is an image from Grey's Anatomy showing a sliced kidney; the adrenal glands sit on top of each kidney. So if you've ever had a kidney infection, that spot in your mid-lower back where you felt pain is pretty close to where your adrenals are located. When I had adrenal issues, I drove the moderators of the Adrenals Yahoo! group half nuts with my demands for explanations for every recommendation they made. Val was pretty patient about providing me references when she had time, but one thing it never occurred to me to…
crockpot carnitas

Jackie Patti

18 Oct 2012 | 7:29 am

uruapan carnitas by goodiesfirst, on Flickr During stage 4, I had carnitas, sliced avocado and sauerkraut for dinner. This recipe does most of the cooking in the crockpot, but you do have to broil a bit at the end to get that characteristic crunchiness. Read more »

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News – Cure Diabetes

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13 May 2013 | 9:50 am

New content at Cure Diabetes - Diabetics Community Blog-facts|news|lifestyle. Today News Brockton diabetes program set for June [Read more...] No Answers in Sight for India’s Diabetes Crisis [Read more...] Social Coworkers Can Help Reduce Risk Of Diabetes Development [Read more] Type 1 Diabetes: Vaccine ‘Could Delay Onset’ [Read more...] Leading the Way in Diabetes and Obesity Research [Read more...] Diabetes and blindness: Americans know [...]The post News – Cure Diabetes appeared first on Cure Diabetes.
Symptoms of Diabetes: Polyuria

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31 Mar 2013 | 5:17 am

New content at Cure Diabetes - Diabetics Community Blog-facts|news|lifestyle. Polyuria is one of the most visible symptoms of diabetes and it is often neglected or mistaken. Diabetes is not always the cause of polyuria and people must get medical advice as soon as they notice it.The post Symptoms of Diabetes: Polyuria appeared first on Cure Diabetes.
Tip Of The Week

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24 Mar 2013 | 9:30 am

New content at Cure Diabetes - Diabetics Community Blog-facts|news|lifestyle. Type 2 Diabetes (infographic) << Week 11/13The post Tip Of The Week appeared first on Cure Diabetes.
Psychodiabetes: Brain Decay

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21 Mar 2013 | 5:25 am

New content at Cure Diabetes - Diabetics Community Blog-facts|news|lifestyle. Recent studies reveals that a sugary diet shrink our brain and even induce stronger addiction than cocaine. Our brain can induce insulin resistance which leads to type 2 diabetes. Addiction, shrinkage, accelerated cognitive decline, induced insulin resistance…what is going on with our brain?The post Psychodiabetes: Brain Decay appeared first on Cure Diabetes.
Tip Of The Week 11/2013

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15 Mar 2013 | 1:46 pm

New content at Cure Diabetes - Diabetics Community Blog-facts|news|lifestyle. Diabetes and Your Heart (infographic) Did you know that two out of three people with diabetes actually die from heart disease or stroke? Fortunately, there are steps you can take to lower that risk. Studies show that people with diabetes can lower their risk of heart problems by following the ABCs of diabetes. Courtensy: care2 make [...]The post Tip Of The Week 11/2013 appeared first on Cure Diabetes.

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