July is not my favorite month. I know it should be, with the sunny, warm (humid) weather, Fourth of July fireworks, barbeques, and skirts and sandals. But it’s not. July is now my least favorite month because it’s the month where I have so much going on it drives me insane (if Erik can live with me through July, we can handle anything). First, as most of you know, I’m going to Indianapolis at the end of the month for the Roche Summit. Fabulous right? Well, it also turns out I’m going to Chicago for BlogHer on behalf of one of my clients (I’m not actually going to…
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Lemonade Life
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Dear July…
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Things that make me happy #5: Social Networking.
24 Jun 2009 | 8:45 amThe nice thing about blogging is that even if I disappear for a week, my blog and all my readers are still here when I get back. When I started blogging, it was nearly four years ago. I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary next month, on July 12. I didn’t know many of the other diabetes bloggers, and I actually didn’t really read that many either. There was Amy and Kerri, Sandra and Shannon, and Tek and Violet and a few others who don’t blog anymore. When I started blogging, it was a way for me to rant about diabetes and harp away on things I hated about the disease. Now… -
Two Years.
18 Jun 2009 | 7:51 amHave you ever had a date circled on your calendar and you spend weeks anxiously waiting for that day, whether it’s a birthday or an anniversary, and then the day comes and you COMPLETELY forget that you were waiting for it to show up? Well, this week that happened to me. Last Sunday, while I was away in Minnesota, I passed the two year mark of living on the East Coast. Who knew?! The reason I found out was because one of the Executive Assistants here at work emailed me this morning to wish me a happy anniversary. That’s right – I started work at my company FOUR DAYS after… -
Minnesota Bloggers.
15 Jun 2009 | 7:24 pmFor the past couple of years, one of my more identifiable traits is the fact that I love to meet bloggers. Love, love, love. I would do it for a living if I didn’t actually need to work full time to support my drug habit (i.e. insulin). But since I do have that habit to keep up, my ability to flounce around the country all willy-nilly is basically relegated to my vacations and/or business trips and/or how far my car will carry me in a weekend. So when my boyfriend told me that his nephew was getting married (his nephew is the son of his half-brother, who is many, many years older than… -
Tuesday Tidbits!
9 Jun 2009 | 10:18 amI was on a roll with the whole blogging everyday business, but the last couple of days have been crazy busy! My best friend from high school was in town and I played tour guide with her, her boyfriend, and my boyfriend. We saw quite a bit of Manhattan and boy were my feet tired! I’ll have a longer post tomorrow. Until then, here are some Tuesday tidbits: My transmitter and charger came! I’m thrilled. Later this afternoon I’ll be hooking myself up and plugging myself in. I’m excited, but at the same time, very nervous to see the damage! Sigh. My bike is almost here. I…
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Diabetes in Control – News for Clinicians
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Newsflash Issue 475
29 Jun 2009 | 3:20 pmPOSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN INSULIN GLARGINE AND CANCER QUESTIONED - MORE RESEARCH REQUIREDExperts stress patients should not stop using insulin and consult their doctor if concerned. See This Week’s Item 1 (index.php?option=com_content id=8041)Takeda’s Diabetes Drug Alogliptin Rejected by FDA Asia’s biggest drugmaker, Takeda, failed to gain U.S. regulatory approval to market its new diabetes drug alogliptin because of insufficient data. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a so-called complete-response letter saying the company must provide more data on cardiovascular risks. More… -
Miscelaneous Issue 475
29 Jun 2009 | 2:59 pmNew Product: Dictionary of Diabetes Education (https://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/products/view.html?target=40 sub1=BOOKS sub2=Publications) Link:https://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/products/view.html?target=40 sub1=BOOKS sub2=Publications (https://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/products/view.html?target=40 sub1=BOOKS sub2=Publications) -
Test Your Knowledge Issue 475 Answer
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Effective Dietary Practices of Active People with Diabetes: Part 1 (Importance of Carbohydrates)
29 Jun 2009 | 2:06 pmBy Sheri Colberg, Ph.D.,FACSMAs a physically active person, you arelikely to be bombarded with claims about the superiority ofparticular diets and guarantees that specific nutritional supplementswill enhance your athletic performance. With the fierce competitionthat exists in sports nowadays, athletes look for any edge to improvetheir athletic ability. They will try almost any supplement ortechnique to get it—amino acid supplements, glycerol, sportsdrinks, creatine, carbohydrate loading, and ginseng, to name just afew. In reality, few of these advertised ergogenic aids (i.e.,anything that…
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Doing July 4th Right
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amHappy Fourth of July Weekend, Everyone! In light of yesterday’s post, I felt I should offer some sort of assistance in dealing with the inevitable onslaught of food this holiday weekend. This information is adapted from a great piece by John Crowley, my co-host over at DiabeticConnect, and applies to just about any big-food holiday (aren’t [...] -
Food and Our Brains
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amOur brains are obviously hard-wired to love food. For many years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of why we go all ga-ga over fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, for example. If we could figure out — and even control — the neuroscience of appetite, just imagine what that would do for combating obesity, [...] -
Wayback Wednesday: Free Gifts with Diabetes
1 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amI’m taking a cue from my buddy Scott Johnson and other bloggers, and enjoying a look back at what I was on about here a few years ago, via the WayBack Machine. Here’s what DiabetesMine roughly looked like back in 2005. Wow! In the process, I stumbled on the following post, from April 2005, that [...] -
Type 1 Kids Lobby Congress: “Attention… is Going to Help Find a Cure”
30 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amWhen I was a guest on cancer-patients podcast last week, the hosts asked me if we PWDs don’t get frustrated: cancer seems to have all the big celebrities behind it, and make all the big headlines. Does it ever bother your community that diabetes doesn’t get that level of attention? I was a bit dumbfounded. [...] -
Does Lantus Cause Cancer?
28 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pmConsidering what I am about to write, I feel a little guilty about the post headline here. But these sensational headlines are just the point: the media is abuzz the last few days with the possibility that Lantus insulin “may be linked” to cancer. The rumors started late last week, when the media got wind that [...]
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Six Until Me.
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One Lump or Two?
2 Jul 2009 | 9:40 amLike I wrote a few weeks ago, "Even though I do not like the disease, there are some diabetes-related simple pleasures that make me smile." But on the flip side of that, there are some diabetes-related things that make me grimace. (Not Grimace, but grimace.) And when I'm feeling down about the hard parts of managing this disease, I often turn to humor to lift me back up. (For me, a little gallows humor goes a long way in keeping me from really falling into a depressive state. It seems like a counterproductive idea, but it really helps me.)This is where… -
Between Dinner and a Movie.
1 Jul 2009 | 7:44 amSaturday nights when we were very small were the best. We made blanket forts and used every damn cushion in the couch. Laying pillows on the floor, we'd jump from down-filled island to island, pretending that the carpet was infested with alligators and only by balancing on the pillows would we be safe.The babysitter always promised to make healthy dinner, but usually we ate popcorn, chicken fingers, and drank diet soda by the bottle, filling the glasses to the very brim and frantically slurping the carbonated foam away before it could spill over. My favorite babysitters were the… -
GlucoStories: Everyone's Got One.
30 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pmI'm a supporter getting the stories of people with diabetes out there for public consumption. Awareness and advocacy are the name of the game, for me. We aren't perfect, we don't have all the answers, but we do know what it's like to live, every day, with diabetes. And now you can share your story and win a prize! Here are the details, according to the info I received:If you have diabetes, support someone with diabetes, or help the diabetes community, then tell us. Your story could win you a trip to Charlie Kimball’s Firestone Indy Lights Championship race in Florida… -
Penguin Truck.
30 Jun 2009 | 8:04 amWe're planning for a pregnancy, so I've been working tirelessly to stalk my blood sugars. I'm wearing the Dexcom, testing regularly, and really aggressively chasing highs and lows in pursuit of that nice "between the lines" look on my blood sugar graphs. So when I changed my infusion set last night and neglected to take the 1.0 u bolus in anticipation of the high (which seems to be the only way I can keep the highs at bay after a site change), I knew I was in trouble. Sweaters on my teeth, and my tongue thick with dehydration, confirmed by the 254 mg/dl on my… -
Guest Post: 500 Days of Diabetes.
29 Jun 2009 | 8:24 amAfter a hectic week with the conference in Philly and then Chris's great news, I need to spend some time today catching up on everything. Thankfully, Jessica Phillips has offered to guest post today, writing about marking 500 days with type 1 diabetes. She's come a long way, and I'm proud to host her words here on SUM.Heeeeeeere's Jessica! * * *As I was injecting myself with insulin on a lunch break at work, a co-worker walked by and exclaimed, “I could never do that! EW! I hate needles!” Less than two years ago I…
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Top Headlines - Diabetes Health
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ID Genetic Markers That Could Improve Effectiveness of Diabetes Therapies
3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pmScientists have identified five genetic biomarkers that predict how well a type 2 patient will respond to the drug Actos. Their work could be the first step toward a system that would allow doctors to predetermine which drugs will best help each person with diabetes. Read more... -
BG Levels Nearly Normal When Liver Enzyme Suppressed in Research
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pmBy inhibiting the expression of a gene called sirtuin 1, Yale researchers have been able to reduce blood glucose levels, decrease the liver's production of glucose, and increase insulin sensitivity in rats conditioned to exhibit type 2 symptoms. A happy byproduct of their research is a simultaneous lowering of cholesterol levels. Read more... -
Three Cheers for Diabetes Camp!
2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pmHow many times during your work with young people and their families have you wished that you could really help them through a rough time in their lives? Young people with diabetes and their families often feel overwhelmed, both physically and emotionally, by all that they must learn and manage. They can feel very alone if they don't know anyone who can understand their diabetes fears and trials. Read more... -
Celebrating the 4th of July: Tips for Parents of Kids with Diabetes
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amPatriotism, parades, parties, and pyrotechnics - July Fourth is a high intensity day of celebrations and national pride. In many towns, families move from one exciting event to the next, and the day can be very unpredictable. Still, parents of children with diabetes want carefree time with their families, and children don't want to think about diabetes details. A bit of advanced planning and packing can make this festive day much easier. Read more... -
Genentech Buys $350 Million Stake in Drug Designed to Stop Autoimmune Attacks in Type 1s
30 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmGenentech, a bioscience firm famous for its development of antibodies designed to combat cancer, has entered a $350 million agreement with Bayhill Therapeutics to assist in development of BHT-3021, a drug that treats type 1 diabetes by reducing or stopping immune system attacks on pancreatic beta cells. Read more...
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Diabetes News from dLife.com
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Early Communication About Safety of Lantus (insulin glargine)
1 Jul 2009 | 11:43 amJuly 1, 2009 (FDA) - FDA is aware of four recently-published observational studies that looked at the use of Lantus (insulin glargine) and possible risk for cancer in patients with diabetes. Three of the four studies suggest an increased risk for cancer associated with use of Lantus. See http://www.diabetologia-journal.org/cancer.html. Based on the currently available data, the FDA recommends that patients should not stop taking their insulin therapy without consulting a physician, since uncontrolled blood sugar levels can have both immediate and long-term serious adverse effects. Patients… -
Young Black Women Prone to Gain More Unhealthy Abdominal
1 Jul 2009 | 10:41 amJuly 1, 2009 (Press Release) - Black women ages 20 to 29 are more prone to pack on unhealthy abdominal and visceral fat than Hispanic women the same age, and as compared to their elders, according to researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and colleagues. The new research shows that accumulation of abdominal fat that increases risk of type 2 diabetes is greatest in young adulthood for blacks and Hispanics, said endocrinologist Kristen G. Hairston, M.D., M.P.H., lead author of an article published online June 1 by the American Diabetes Association. The study is the first… -
UT Researcher: Interferon Alpha Can Delay Full Onset of Type I Diabetes
1 Jul 2009 | 8:29 amJuly 1, 2009 (EurekAlert) - A low dose of oral interferon alpha shows promise in preserving beta cell function for patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. The results of the Phase II trial are published today in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association. "It shows a strong trend in preserving insulin-producing beta cell function that is significantly better than placebo," said Staley Brod, M.D., principal investigator of the trial, which includes the National… -
Joint Replacement Patients with Diabetes Greatly Benefit From Controlled Glucose
1 Jul 2009 | 8:22 amJuly 1, 2009 (EurekAlert) - Diabetics undergoing total joint replacement often are at a higher risk of experiencing complications after surgery due to various pre-existing health conditions. According to a new study published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), those complications are less likely to occur when a diabetic patient has glucose levels under control. "We found that controlled glucose levels really do make a difference for the patient," said study co-author Milford Marchant Jr., MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who conducted the study with colleagues… -
U of Minnesota Finds Treatment That Significantly Slows Progression of Eye Damage in Persons with Type 1 Diabetes
1 Jul 2009 | 8:21 amJuly 1, 2009 (EurekAlert) - University of Minnesota Medical School researcher Michael Mauer, M.D., has found a treatment that significantly slows the progression of eye injury in people with type 1 diabetes, a common complication caused by this disease. By administering an antihypertensive, medication commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, Mauer and colleagues were able to slow progression of diabetic eye damage in more than 65 percent of participants involved in the study. Diabetes is the primary cause of acquired blindness in adults and accounts for nearly half of all new cases…
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Diabetes drug approved
3 Jul 2009 | 1:42 pmDANISH pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza, a key driver for future sales, has won European Commission approval for marketing across the European Union, the company said yesterday. -
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
3 Jul 2009 | 9:23 amChildren with type 1 diabetes are more likely to be overweight than those without the disease, increasing their risk of serious health complications, researchers say. -
Blood Pressure Drugs Slow Eye Problems In Diabetes
3 Jul 2009 | 5:01 amTwo Merck blood pressure drugs given to diabetics to prevent worsening kidney problems do not work in that way but may prevent diabetes-related eye problems, researchers reported on Wednesday. -
Study examines dietary influences of liver disease
3 Jul 2009 | 12:37 amDiets high in protein and cholesterol are associated with a higher risk of hospitalization or death due to cirrhosis or liver cancer, while diets high in carbohydrates are associated with a lower risk. -
Prediabetes: A Call to Action
2 Jul 2009 | 8:09 pmIf your doctor has said you have prediabetes, you may not feel too concerned. But don't take it lightly.
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ScienceDaily: Diabetes News
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Eye Damage In People With Type 1 Diabetes Significantly Slowed
3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 amResearchers have found a treatment that significantly slows the progression of eye injury in people with type 1 diabetes, a common complication caused by this disease. By administering an antihypertensive, medication commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, they were able to slow progression of diabetic eye damage in more than 65 percent of participants involved in the study. -
Natural Compound Stops Retinopathy, Study Suggests
3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 amResearchers have found a way to use a natural compound to stop one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. -
Vegetarian Diets Can Help Prevent Chronic Diseases, American Dietetic Association Says
3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 amThe American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and adolescents and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. -
'Jumping Gene' Diminishes The Effect Of New Type 2 Diabetes Risk Gene
1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmResearch has identified a new gene associated with diabetes, together with a mechanism that makes obese mice less susceptible to diabetes. A genomic fragment that occurs naturally in some mouse strains diminishes the activity of the risk gene Zfp69. The researchers also found that the corresponding human gene (ZNF642) is especially active in overweight individuals with diabetes. -
Interferon Alpha Can Delay Full Onset Of Type I Diabetes, Phase II Trial Suggests
1 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pmA low dose of oral interferon alpha shows promise in preserving beta cell function for patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, according to the results of a Phase II trial.
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msnbc.com: Diabetes
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New shot aims to head off Type 1 diabetes
29 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pmThe doctor had barely pulled away the needle when a blister appeared on Tracey Berg-Fulton's abdomen: An experimental shot was revving up the 24-year-old's immune system — part of a bold quest to create a vaccine-like therapy for diabetes. -
Dogs being trained to sniff out diabetes
22 Jun 2009 | 6:29 amDogs are being trained in Britain as potential life-savers to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels fall to dangerously low levels. -
Insulin maker warns about stolen medicine
15 Jun 2009 | 6:32 amPharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk said Saturday that a batch of insulin stolen from North Carolina resurfaced recently at a medical center in Houston and should not be used. -
Heart drugs as helpful as surgery for diabetics
8 Jun 2009 | 5:54 amDiabetics with stable heart disease do just as well taking drugs alone as getting quick angioplasty or bypass surgery to open blocked heart arteries, U.S. researchers said. -
Drugmakers vie for lucrative diabetes market
5 Jun 2009 | 12:56 pmDrug companies are fighting hard to create new medications and devices to target diabetes amid rising numbers of patients who will need daily drugs or insulin for life.
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Diabetes Daily
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Fromage Fridays: Edam
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amHave you ever had one of those delicious little Babybel cheeses in the red wax? When I was in college, I practically lived off of them. I never really knew what kind of cheese it was, but I knew I liked it. Mild and slightly salty, those Babybel cheeses are Edam cheese. HistoryFrom the 14th until the 18th century, Edam cheese was the most popular cheese in the world especially... -
Lap Band Surgery: After My First Fill
2 Jul 2009 | 10:10 amI had my first fill a week ago. A fill is when they put saline solution in the band. It's more annoying than anything, certainly not painful and probably easier next time. The PA injected lidocaine first, put a needle in, dug around a bit until she found the right place, and injected saline into the band. I was on full liquids for two days, then "mushies", and then back to... -
A Diabetes Friendly Fourth of July Menu
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amThere's been a lot of talk around here lately about managing diabetes and going to parties. Here in the U.S.A., we're celebrating the Fourth of July this weekend, and there's sure to be a ton of parties. Below are some menu ideas that you can make to ensure that your blood sugars will stay in range while you watch the fireworks!Grilled Stuffed Jalapeno PeppersBarbecued Chicken GazpachoCorn on the cob with... -
What's your d-story?
1 Jul 2009 | 5:09 pmAsk anyone with diabetes about how they were diagnosed, or something that's happened because of diabetes and you'll hear a story. Even though we're living with a serious illness, our stories generally aren't depressing. Along with the bumps and bruises because of diabetes, we've learned important life lessons, including how to spin a good yarn.For a little while longer you've a chance to share your story online and get in... -
Easy Chicken Curry
1 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amWe love curry in our house, and this recipe has done us very well over the years. Curry is like stir-fry- anything can go in it and it will taste wonderful. So feel free to improvise with this recipe, adding what you like and making it yours!1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, sliced1/3 cup golden raisins (optional)1/4 cup toasted, slivered almondsSalt and freshly ground pepper1 1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder,...
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DIABETES NEWS - Google News
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Novo Nordisk Diabetes Drug Victoza Gets EU Approval - Wall Street Journal
dBTechnoNovo Nordisk Diabetes Drug Victoza Gets EU ApprovalWall Street JournalVictoza, also known as Liraglutide, belongs to a relatively new kind of diabetes drug class known as GLP-1 analogues. In contrast to conventional treatment Novo Nordisk wins Europe OK for diabetes drugMarketWatchEU Approves Novo Nordisk's Drug For Type 2 Diabetes TreatmentAHNEU Commission Approves Victoza for Diabetes PatientsdBTechnoReuters -Wall Street Journalall 32 news articles » -
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes - Forbes
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-DiabetesForbes(HealthDay News) -- Before some people develop full-blown diabetes, their blood sugar is above normal, but not high enough to qualify for a diagnosis of Discovery may help diabetics control blood sugarABC7Chicago.comall 9 news articles » -
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight - Atlanta Journal Constitution
PhysOrg.comKids With Type 1 Diabetes Often OverweightAtlanta Journal ConstitutionTHURSDAY, July 2 (healthday News) -- Children with type 1 diabetes are more likely to be overweight than those without the disease, increasing their risk of Patients Suffering from Diabetes Now Have the Option to Suffer No PR Web (press release)Natural Compound Stops Retinopathy, Study SuggestsScience Daily (press release)all 28 news articles » -
FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer - Atlanta Journal Constitution
CBS NewsFDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to CancerAtlanta Journal ConstitutionWEDNESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- Despite recent studies suggesting that the injected diabetes drug Lantus (insulin glargine) might boost cancer risk, Lantus Insulin: Link to Cancer ShakyWebMDSanofi Stock Drop Spurred Rush to Publish Lantus DataBloombergDiabetes drug in the midst of cancer survey controversyBusiness Daily AfricaWall Street Journal -WKYC-TV -DG Newsall 347 news articles » -
'Jumping Gene' Diminishes The Effect Of New Type 2 Diabetes Risk Gene - Science Daily (press release)
'Jumping Gene' Diminishes The Effect Of New Type 2 Diabetes Risk GeneScience Daily (press release)ScienceDaily (July 2, 2009) — Research led by the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) has identified a new gene associated with diabetes, and more »
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In Diabetes Today - Diabetes News from ADA
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American Diabetes Association Names David M. Kendall, MD, as Organization's New Chief Scientific and Medical Officer
1 Jul 2009 | 10:25 amALEXANDRIA, VA, Jul 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The American Diabetes Association announced today that David M. -
REM Sleep-related Osa Linked with Diabetes
26 Jun 2009 | 3:07 pmNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is a statistically significant association between type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during REM sleep, results of a study indicate. -
ADA Statement on Insulin Glargine and Cancer
26 Jun 2009 | 2:45 pmALEXANDRIA, VA, Jun 26, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Diabetelogia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), published a series of research papers today examining a possible link between insulin glarg... -
The American Diabetes Association Celebrates the Recognition of Gary Branham and John Griffin-Recipients of the Workplace Heroes and Heroines Awards
25 Jun 2009 | 2:15 pmALEXANDRIA, VA, Jun 25, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The American Diabetes Association, the nation's leading health organization in the fight to stop diabetes, is pleased to announce that the National Employment Lawyers Association ... -
Parental Carb-counting Benefits Diabetic Child
24 Jun 2009 | 10:00 amNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parental precision at carbohydrate counting is associated with improved blood sugar (glycemic) control in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the current issue of Diabetes Care.
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The Butter Compartment
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Guest Blogger: Tim McClintock
3 Jul 2009 | 6:18 amTim McClintock of 'Be Encouraged!' Last week, I posted an open invitation for anyone who might be interested in guest blogging while I travel this summer. Much to my delight, I got way more responses than I expected! I have a couple of posts queued already, and hopefully, more will be filling my in-box Tim McClintock of Be Encouraged! kindly offered to write a post about emotions - and as we all know, there are plenty of those that come with diabetes! Tim started blogging fairly recently, so if you haven’t seen his blog, check it out. Maybe I’m not catching the right blogs, but… -
Thesis Thursday: 9
2 Jul 2009 | 11:24 amI arrived at my friend’s house in Fort Worth last night after 13 hours in the car and only two pit-stops. I had planned on being a little more leisurely about it, but once I was going, I just wanted to get here, thus there was no stopping to soak up a little wi-fi time. Starting tomorrow, I have a couple of guest blogs queued up so far, and some offers to guest blog so hopefully there will be more to follow. Today is Thesis Thursday though, a weekly series of consecutive sections from my master’s thesis, Art Therapy with Type 1 Diabetic Adolescents, Non-Adherent to Treatment: A… -
You Can’t Beat the Thrill of a D Meet-Up
29 Jun 2009 | 9:57 pmLast Monday, Kerri posted that she would be in Philly later in the week, and there was going to be a meet-up while she was in town. She asked that anyone who was interested in joining, let her know. She had mentioned that she would be here earlier in June, and I had filed that away in my brain, only to forget, so I was glad that she posted the reminder/invitation to join. However, somewhere between reading that and writing a response that I’d like to get in on the meet-up action, I saw something shiny – and never responded. On Thursday, I was checking twitter, and by sheer luck, just… -
The Proof Is in the Pudding
26 Jun 2009 | 12:55 pmI don’t buy that many sugar-free products. While it’s my cynical impression that food manufacturers would like people to think that sugar-free is magically synonymous with carb-free, that’s not the case by any stretch of the imagination. Just because something doesn’t have sugar or has less sugar, does not mean it isn’t sweetened with sugar alcohols or loaded with some other kind of carbs since we all know carbs come from countless other sources besides sugar. If I have to give a comparable amount of insulin to eat the sugar-free version of any given food, I’d rather just… -
Thesis Thursday: 8
25 Jun 2009 | 8:42 amIt’s another addition of Thesis Thursday, a weekly series of consecutive sections from my master’s thesis, Art Therapy with Type 1 Diabetic Adolescents, Non-Adherent to Treatment: A Literature Based Study. Last week, you read the sixth section of Chapter 2: Literature Review, the first part of Psychosocial Implications of Diabetes, which included Psychosocial Issues of Adolescent Diabetes. The next part is Psychosocial Interventions for Diabetes, a review of relevant research that had been completed prior to 2004. Until today, the lengths of sections that I’ve posted have…
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Diabetes News From Medical News Today
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Joint Replacement Patients With Diabetes Greatly Benefit From Controlled Glucose
3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 amDiabetics undergoing total joint replacement often are at a higher risk of experiencing complications after surgery due to various pre-existing health conditions. According to a new study published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), those complications are less likely to occur when a diabetic patient has glucose levels under control. -
Interferon Alpha Can Delay Full Onset Of Type I Diabetes: UT Researcher
3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 amA low dose of oral interferon alpha shows promise in preserving beta cell function for patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. The results of the Phase II trial are published in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association. -
Treatment That Significantly Slows Progression Of Eye Damage In Persons With Type 1 Diabetes - University Of Minnesota
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amUniversity of Minnesota Medical School researcher Michael Mauer, M.D., has found a treatment that significantly slows the progression of eye injury in people with type 1 diabetes, a common complication caused by this disease. By administering an antihypertensive, medication commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, Mauer and colleagues were able to slow progression of diabetic eye damage in more than 65 percent of participants involved in the study. -
Examining Dietary Influences Of Liver Disease
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amDiets high in protein and cholesterol are associated with a higher risk of hospitalization or death due to cirrhosis or liver cancer, while diets high in carbohydrates are associated with a lower risk. These findings are in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). The article is also available online at Wiley Interscience. -
2009 Dr. Paul Janssen Award For Biomedical Research Won By Axel Ullrich
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amJohnson & Johnson has announced that Axel Ullrich, Ph.D., director of the Department of Molecular Biology at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Germany, whose discoveries have led to novel cancer therapies including Herceptin® (trastuzumab) , is the winner of the 2009 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research. An independent committee of world-renowned scientists selected Dr. Ullrich, who on September 8 will receive a $100,000 prize during a ceremony in Beerse, Belgium.
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Bitter-Sweet Diabetes Blog
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Goals for July
1 Jul 2009 | 9:55 amAt the beginning of June, I decided to start setting some goals each month. The idea is to improve the areas of my Diabetes Life where I can be doing a bit better. My goals last month were to be sure I'm drinking eight glasses of water a day, and to eat our meals at home. I did pretty well on the first one. I did okay on the second. Two weeks ago, things changed. While doing the yearly " -
Meme Monday - 6 Things I love
29 Jun 2009 | 6:39 amIt's time to get back to Meme Mondays, and this week I'll start with this Meme that Evy tagged me with. Rules of the game: * List six unimportant things that make you happy; * Mention and link to the person who tagged you; * Tag six of your favorite bloggers to play along , and comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged. (I never tag anyone, but please feel free to grab this -
Happy Anniversary, Sweetpea!
26 Jun 2009 | 9:40 amTen years ago today, Pea and I went on our first date. Five years ago today, we were married. I wonder how I ever got along without him. He's my biggest supporter and my best friend. We laugh, we dance, we share. And I can't wait to see what the next five years will bring! -
How a Ping-Pong ball feels.
10 Jun 2009 | 9:31 amMy fabulous morning (please note the sarcasm) was spent ping-ponging between phone calls to Medronic Minimed and my endo's office. But let's start at the beginning. I opened my last box of infusion sets on May 24th. Like a good little diabetic, I got on-line and ordered my new supplies from Minimed. Then I waited. And waited. And then I waited some more. The happy little e-mail letting me -
An exercise program I can stick to . . .
5 Jun 2009 | 12:37 pmI had to pick up a few things at Target today. As I was making my way toward the check-out, I started to get that familiar feeling. The fog in my head that makes it even harder than usual for my wee little brain to focus. Ugh, not again. I held strong while the cashier rang up my bargains. (Starbucks beans on sale and a cute spring jacket on clearance for $17.48!!). Then I made my way
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DIABETES - Google News
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Novo Nordisk Diabetes Drug Victoza Gets EU Approval - Wall Street Journal
dBTechnoNovo Nordisk Diabetes Drug Victoza Gets EU ApprovalWall Street JournalVictoza, also known as Liraglutide, belongs to a relatively new kind of diabetes drug class known as GLP-1 analogues. In contrast to conventional treatment Novo Nordisk wins Europe OK for diabetes drugMarketWatchEU Approves Novo Nordisk's Drug For Type 2 Diabetes TreatmentAHNEU Commission Approves Victoza for Diabetes PatientsdBTechnoReuters -Wall Street Journalall 32 news articles » -
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes - Forbes
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-DiabetesForbes(HealthDay News) -- Before some people develop full-blown diabetes, their blood sugar is above normal, but not high enough to qualify for a diagnosis of Discovery may help diabetics control blood sugarABC7Chicago.comall 9 news articles » -
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight - Atlanta Journal Constitution
PhysOrg.comKids With Type 1 Diabetes Often OverweightAtlanta Journal ConstitutionTHURSDAY, July 2 (healthday News) -- Children with type 1 diabetes are more likely to be overweight than those without the disease, increasing their risk of Patients Suffering from Diabetes Now Have the Option to Suffer No PR Web (press release)Natural Compound Stops Retinopathy, Study SuggestsScience Daily (press release)all 28 news articles » -
FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer - Atlanta Journal Constitution
CBS NewsFDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to CancerAtlanta Journal ConstitutionWEDNESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- Despite recent studies suggesting that the injected diabetes drug Lantus (insulin glargine) might boost cancer risk, Lantus Insulin: Link to Cancer ShakyWebMDSanofi Stock Drop Spurred Rush to Publish Lantus DataBloombergDiabetes drug in the midst of cancer survey controversyBusiness Daily AfricaWall Street Journal -WKYC-TV -DG Newsall 347 news articles » -
'Jumping Gene' Diminishes The Effect Of New Type 2 Diabetes Risk Gene - Science Daily (press release)
'Jumping Gene' Diminishes The Effect Of New Type 2 Diabetes Risk GeneScience Daily (press release)ScienceDaily (July 2, 2009) — Research led by the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) has identified a new gene associated with diabetes, and more »
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About.com Diabetes
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Need Joint Replacement Surgery? Good Glucose Control Lowers Risks of Complications
1 Jul 2009 | 4:25 pmAn article that appeared in this month's Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, cites a study that shows that diabetics who undergo joint replacement surgery have fewer complications afterwards if... -
Chromium Picolinate Study Shows No Improvement in Metabolic Syndrome
1 Jul 2009 | 4:10 pmA study from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigated the effectiveness of chromium picolinate on insulin sensitivity in obese adults who had metabolic syndrome. The 63 participants took... -
Possible Cancer Risk with Lantus Insulin Use
1 Jul 2009 | 3:52 pmThe FDA has issued an advisory stating that four recently-published observational studies have shown an increase in cancer risk for people with diabetes who use Lantus insulin (insulin glargine). According to... -
Unfit at 20... Type 2 Diabetes at 40?
24 Jun 2009 | 4:58 amAccording to a press release from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, scientists have discovered that young adults, between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, who have low... -
Medicare Offers Free Diabetes Screening, Just Ask.Screen.Know.
21 Jun 2009 | 2:55 amAcademy Award winner Olympia Dukakis and her husband, actor Louis Zorich, have joined forces with Novo Nordisk, to get the word out about free diabetes testing offered by Medicare. Adults...
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Diabetes Journal current issue
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Linkage Disequilibrium Mapping of the Replicated Type 2 Diabetes Linkage Signal on Chromosome 1q
28 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmOBJECTIVE Linkage of the chromosome 1q21–25 region to type 2 diabetes has been demonstrated in multiple ethnic groups. We performed common variant fine-mapping across a 23-Mb interval in a multiethnic sample to search for variants responsible for this linkage signal. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In all, 5,290 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were successfully genotyped in 3,179 type 2 diabetes case and control subjects from eight populations with evidence of 1q linkage. Samples were ascertained using strategies designed to enhance power to detect variants causal for 1q linkage. -
Abnormal Angiogenesis in Diabetic Nephropathy
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Allelic Depletion of grem1 Attenuates Diabetic Kidney Disease
28 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmOBJECTIVE Gremlin (grem1) is an antagonist of the bone morphogenetic protein family that plays a key role in limb bud development and kidney formation. There is a growing appreciation that altered grem1 expression may regulate the homeostatic constraints on damage responses in diseases such as diabetic nephropathy. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Here we explored whether knockout mice heterozygous for grem1 gene deletion (grem1+/–) exhibit protection from the progression of diabetic kidney disease in a streptozotocin-induced model of type 1 diabetes. RESULTS A marked elevation in grem1… -
Targeting B-cells Mitigates Autoimmune Diabetes in NOD Mice: What Is Plan B?
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Beneficial Endocrine but Adverse Exocrine Effects of Sitagliptin in the Human Islet Amyloid Polypeptide Transgenic Rat Model of Type 2 Diabetes: Interactions With Metformin
28 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmOBJECTIVE We sought to establish the extent and mechanisms by which sitagliptin and metformin singly and in combination modify islet disease progression in human islet amyloid polypeptide transgenic (HIP) rats, a model for type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS HIP rats were treated with sitagliptin, metformin, sitagliptin plus metformin, or no drug as controls for 12 weeks. Fasting blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, and β-cell mass, function, and turnover were measured in each group. RESULTS Sitagliptin plus metformin had synergistic effects to preserve β-cell mass in HIP…
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MyDiabetesCentral.com - Latest Diabetes News
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Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pmAccording to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. -
Wal-Mart supports employer health insurance mandate
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Hypoglycemia in hospital may increase death risk
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Study on Lantus shows possible cancer link
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Drinking, smoking, diabetes boost colon risks
30 Jun 2009 | 8:53 amThough scientists have long known that lifestyle factors such as eating red meat and being overweight boost colorectal cancer risks, new research suggests that smoking, drinking, and diabetes also increase a person's risk.
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The B.A.D. Blog
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Born Again?
2 Jul 2009 | 9:04 amRecently I was asked if the “Born Again” in the name of my blog is a religious thing. It is not. When I started this blog over 3 years ago it was because I was going to start new. Like a brand new diabetic and get my act together. That has not happened. But what has happened is that Diabetes is a bigger focus in my life. It is not ignored and pushed aside like it was for so many years. Day to day I struggle with keeping my disease under control but in the end I have stayed the path of trying and trying to get my act together. But this is not a religious blog. I am however a religious… -
MJ and My BG
1 Jul 2009 | 9:22 amI was born in 1973. My parents were 25 and they were both very into music. Now I was too little to really remember The Jackson 5 except from video clips and of course songs like “ABC” and “I Want You Back.” But for me, my love for Michael Jackson’s music started with the Off The Wall album. I remember listening to lots of dance music when I was a kid in the late 70’s. Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, and of course, Michael Jackson. When I heard about his death last week I was surprised how much it affected me. I never thought of myself as a huge fan but when I… -
You Tube Tuesday #126
30 Jun 2009 | 7:56 amWe had a fun filled weekend which was part of the reason I was not around online very much.On Saturday we went to a Luau at our friends house to celebrate many June birthdays. It was a great time with great food and great friends. Yeah, it was great.One really cool thing was this water slide that was at the party. I must get one of these for my backyard.Enjoy! -
Why I Was Out
29 Jun 2009 | 9:08 amLast week was crazy. Each day at work was filled with special projects and major issues I had to deal with. Every evening was filled with “drama” at home. Nothing awful but just always something it seemed. My presence on Twitter, Email, and even AIM was almost non existent. I was able to get a couple of “tweets” in on Saturday but that was about it. So now, I am behind. I have lots to share and really do not want to mash it all up for one post. So I’ll give you each tasty morsel each day this week. Even the You Tube Tuesday tomorrow will be a little glimpse into my craaaaaazy week! -
You Tube Tuesday #125
23 Jun 2009 | 8:02 amBy now you all know what a strange sense of humor I have. I am not alone. Last night at my son’s birthday dinner my sister asked me if I had seen this particular You Tube clip. I laughed when she described it to me and laughed even harder when I watched it last night. I hope you dig it. Enjoy.
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Bernard Farrell
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What's your d-story?
1 Jul 2009 | 4:09 pmAsk anyone with diabetes about how they were diagnosed, or something that's happened because of diabetes and you'll hear a story. Even though we're living with a serious illness, our stories generally aren't depressing. Along with the bumps and bruises because of diabetes, we've learned important life lessons, including how to spin a good yarn.For a little while longer you've a chance to share your story online and get in the drawing for a cool prize. GlucoStories is looking for a short story (less than 1,000 words) relating to life with diabetes. Maybe you can tell them about a lesson you… -
Getting the facts straight
25 Jun 2009 | 2:42 pmI just read my buddy George's post about bullying and type 1 and wanted to help spread the word. As an adult, I've been exposed to some amazing assumptions that people have about type 1 diabetes: why it happens; how I maintain control: and what I can and cannot eat. This video, produced by Diabetes UK, does a great job of helping me see this through a child's eyes. It's worth watching. Better yet have your local school nurse watch it when they get back in the fall, help spread the word about what diabetes is really like. -
Waayback memory
23 Feb 2009 | 5:21 amI'm following Scott and Sara's lead with a memory of mine from 1972. Part of it was triggered by a book that I'm currently reading, 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes. Secret 11 is Respect the Power of Diabetes, and talks about how seeing the effects of uncontrolled diabetes can be an incentive to better control. When I was diagnosed in early September 1972, I spent two weeks in a hospital ward in north Dublin. This was a good old-fashioned ward with about 12 patients, all with diabetes, in a large high ceilinged room. I was fifteen at the time and I have a strong… -
Wintertime shots
10 Jan 2009 | 6:02 pmCold weather here in Massachusetts. Even after 2+ decades, I'm still not used to it. But it does give me some great sights that I wanted to share.Here's some winter frost on our breezeway (unheated) windows.These two swans were with a flock of ducks a mile or so from our house.I hope you're having a good January. Next week I'm going to work on my resume and get it into as many companies as I can. -
My New Year resolution
30 Dec 2008 | 1:24 pmYes, there's only one resolution.I'm not a person who makes resolutions at the start of the year. Like many others, I try to improve things that I should be doing differently when they're brought to my attention. Waiting until December 31st doesn't seem like it would work any better than trying immediately.But this resolution seems a really good one to make. I resolve to get to at least three meetups with others who have type 1 diabetes.Last year I was fortunate that I got together with long-time diabuddies many times.In July I got to the 1st New England Diabetes meetup near Boston. Alright I…
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My Big D Moment
18 Jun 2009 | 12:47 amI don’t know why I never wrote about this before, and until tonite I haven’t thought about it in a while. But, back in 2006, way before big M and I were married and even engaged, we took a trip to Mexico. Yea we were living in sin for a week. I think my mom must have done Novenas for 9 days before. LOL Anyway, I packed pretty much the same way I did for my recent Spain trip. Over packed my clothes and insulin supplies. Of course! I wouldn’t have it any other way. Yea, and I was nervous to fly the whole time just like I was for the Spain trip. You can’t teach an old dog… -
Spain Trip
11 Jun 2009 | 2:21 pmThis is a late post but, I have been a busy gal. In April, Mike and I celebrated our first year wedding anniversary (April 18, in case you were curious) in Valencia, Spain! It was such a great place to visit especially for an anniversary. To get ready for the trip I went to the doctor a couple of days before to make sure that I was ok physically, mentally haha I am never ok mentally! Anyway, they told me that I needed to change my pump time to local when I got there. To bring extra pump supplies, glucose tabs, insulin, glucagon etc.. Ok, so I brought like 3 months of supplies with me. I need… -
My Horror Eye Appt. - Part Deux
8 Jun 2009 | 5:14 pmClick the title above to get the full blog post About six months ago I went to Mike’s eye doctor because he had to go for an eye checkup and I said to him: “hey, just make me an appointment to go with you. I am due.” Turned out the doctor was a real heartless bastard, and I had mild retinopathy in my right eye and just sent me on my way. Great! It was not a win/win situation as my pal Michael Scott would say (The Office). The jerkie doctor did say that with well controlled blood sugar levels that it could go away. I didn’t even believe that I had… -
Hi. Remember me?
29 May 2009 | 1:10 pmSorry I haven’ t posted here in a while people! Had the writer’s block thing going on! Mama Gina sure did miss you guys but, I have been keeping tabs on all of you. You know on twitter, facebook, myspace, Aim, skype… Anyway, I have been keeping really busy the past few months. Juvenation the new site that I am the community manager for has really taken off, we just hit 5000 members the other day. Our goal was on May 31, so I am really happy about that. If you haven’t checked it out do it ! It is a really great community of people. In March, I had my endo appointment… -
Disclosure
28 May 2009 | 4:35 pmThis policy is valid from 28 May 2009 This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. For questions about this blog, please contact Gina Capone – gcapone1 at optonline dot com. This blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards. We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion and identity. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog. That content, advertising space or post will be clearly identified as paid or…
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Scott's Web Log
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New Hampshire Libertarians Score a Victory for Patient Privacy Rights
30 Jun 2009 | 10:40 amI have done book reviews on different tomes related to diabetes, but I also read content unrelated to diabetes -- it's just that I don't usually write about it. One of my favorite books is Joel Garreau's "Nine Nations of North America", a book written in 1981. The author, a senior writer for The Washington Post, president of his company, The Garreau Group, writes (convincingly, I might add) how the continent of North America really works right now, not as if it were 3 nations -- the United States, Canada, and Mexico; not as if it were 50+ states and provinces; not as it should work, as an… -
JDRF Reports New Progress in Translational Research
22 Jun 2009 | 5:25 pmLast week, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) reported that for the fourth time in 18 months, one of the non-profit organization's biotechnology partners had signed a collaboration agreement with a large pharmaceutical company to move research on type 1 diabetes into the final phases of clinical trials.According to the JDRF, the newest development is the latest example of success in its Industry Discovery and Development Partnership (IDDP) program, through which JDRF provides early-stage research funding to drug and/or biotech companies working on technologies and therapeutic… -
Another Movie Looks Into America's Food
12 Jun 2009 | 7:25 amIf you thought the critical exposés into America's industrial agri-business were over, think again. First, we had "Supersize Me" (2004) which was a serious if somewhat humorous look into the fast-food industry, then we had a very similar (more serious, but less humorous) documentary "Fast Food Nation" (2006), followed by "King Corn" (2007) which examined a specific crop's impact on the nation's diet.Today, another new movie called "Food Inc." premiers in selected theaters, and according to the movie's website this new documentary "exposes America's industrialized food system and its effect… -
For All You Twits Out There
11 Jun 2009 | 5:20 amOrdinarily, I consider myself a pretty mellow guy, usually looking for a way to make everyone happy and being more likely to bite my tongue rather than making a fuss when someone makes a scene. But sometimes, when people rub me the wrong way (or they approach me the wrong way), look out! The outcome is not going to be pretty -- for you!!Not long ago, I received what I consider to be one of the most irritating "Tweets" (I should go on the record as saying it's technically not even a "Tweet" but a notification that someone was now following me on Twitter, and I even considered blocking this… -
Diabetes & Bankruptcy: Average Diabetes Expenses Among Bankruptcy Filers is Second Highest Out-of-Pocket Expense Category at $26,971
5 Jun 2009 | 9:50 amMy career in involves a lot of time doing research online looking for statistics, etc., so I spend a lot of time on the Internet. My own day-to-day diabetes care is a factor more often than I would like it to be, but that's just the way things are. But beyond my own daily care, it is not all the time that my research for work overlaps directly with diabetes. This is one such time. As someone who works as a consultant for the consumer finance industry (primarily banks, but I've done work for a range of other companies such as Sony, Disney, etc.) and it's long been a been common knowledge that…
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A Shot in the Dark
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Swine Flu, Part 2
29 Jun 2009 | 6:20 amWe leave tomorrow for a two week visit with family back east. If at all possible, I will post from there.In the meantime, for the sake of closure I'm sharing an entry I wrote on May 11th and just now found in a draft folder...___________________________________________________________I write my previous entry, hit "publish post" -- then sit back in my chair.Thinking.What if he gets this thing? -
Swine Flu
8 May 2009 | 3:30 pmOn my way to pick up Joseph, I can't help smiling.The sun is bright, the air warm, and it's Friday.Ice cream, that's all this day needs.Just as my boy climbs in the car, I turn and flash him a grin."How 'bout we pick up Evan and then go for some ice cream?""That'd be great," Joseph says.And then he turns and looks out the window."What's up, Bud? Anything happen at school today?""A kid got swine -
My First Vlog...
17 Apr 2009 | 5:44 pm... and could the freeze-frame look any goofier? Will write a post soon... really. -
Finally
29 Mar 2009 | 4:43 pmHave you ever lost touch with a close friend?Ever let so much time go by without talking that you just didn't know where to begin?And even when something truly wonderful happens, your shame at having let this friend fall so far out of your life prevents you from sharing it with them.Well, that's how I've been feeling for quite a while now.About this blog-- and about all of you.So I'm just gonna -
An Early Present
8 Dec 2008 | 8:19 amHere we are coming to the end of the year, and what have I been doing?Stressing about money.Money for our property taxes, money for Joseph's orthodontia, miscellaneous medical bills, our insurance premiums, CHRISTMAS...Money for a new insulin pump.That's right, Joseph's current pump will soon be out of warranty-- and given our history, there's no way we can afford to be without a warranty.
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One Type One
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Hot Head vs. Hot Bod
16 Jun 2009 | 4:59 pmIt's easy to gripe about my health and body, especially living with a chronic illness like type 1 diabetes. The truth is, as much as I promote "an attitude of gratitude," I don't often appreciate what this body has done for me, nor how tirelessly it continues to work on my behalf (even when I check-out). When I think about all the s*it I've put my body through over the last thirty-two years, it's no wonder it's rebelled from time to time. Today after a dose of Dr. Oz, I decided to asked my body what it needed from me and how I could help us--heart, head and body--be happy and… -
The Gift of Grace
10 Jun 2009 | 10:12 amI'm at my favorite café working and this song comes on. I've heard it a million times before, but today it had something to say to me. I catch The Fray's lyrics midway through:"Between the lines of fear and blame / You begin to wonder why you came / Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend / Somewhere along in the bitterness / And I would have stayed up with you all night / Had I known how to save a life [...]"Might be cheesy, but it gave me pause, made me think. About life. About blogging. What it means to me. What I've given up by not writing here at DD over the last month. How fear drove my… -
This Was My Horoscope for Today (Taurus)
11 May 2009 | 3:57 pmYour privacy may be intensely important to you today, and you may feel compelled to keep certain details of your life and professional career to yourself. Your resolve can weaken, however, if people you care about approach you to inquire why you will not share information with them. To protect that personal data you wish to keep private, you may need to outline your reasons for holding back so that they understand that your reluctance has nothing to do with your feelings for them. You may find yourself spending a great deal of time in thoughtful and reflective solitude today as a consequence… -
My Apologies
7 May 2009 | 6:33 am...to each of you for making myself scarce these days. I'm feeling some uncomfortableness re: blogging and putting my life out there in such a public way. My personal and private life is gladly shared with the intention of helping others feel less alone, feel understood and giving others, especially those with diabetes, some relate-able feelings and situations in the hopes of somehow helping.Lately, however, my foray into the cyberworld has caused me pain and I'm not sure where I stand. Between Facebook and Twitter, Flickr and blogging, it seems most anyone can spy aspects of my life I'm just… -
The Journey
24 Apr 2009 | 10:29 amIn lieu of a Flashback Friday post, I decided to post a poem I love by Mary Oliver, in the hopes that it may speak to you as it spoke to me. Life with diabetes is often a rough road, and day after day we start again, each morning poised at another beginning.The JourneyOne day you finally knewwhat you had to do, and began,though the voices around youkept shoutingtheir bad advice--though the whole housebegan to trembleand you felt the old tugat your ankles."Mend my life!"each voice cried.But you didn't stop.You knew what you had to do,though the wind priedwith its stiff fingersat the very…
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Scott's Diabetes Journal
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What a Great Visual!
29 Jun 2009 | 6:32 pmMy friends from "across the pond", Tim and Alison, blog at Shoot Up or Put Up, and it is one of my favorite blogs to read. Tim has this really awesome sickly twisted sense of humor, and much of what Alison posts really resonates with me. When I read Alison's recent post "Not even a spoonful", I just knew that I would have to post about it. Please, go take a look - it will only take a moment. -
Blood, Sweat, and Basketball
22 Jun 2009 | 2:15 pmI finally took my sorry butt back to the gym today (Monday). I've got a boat load of excuses for not exercising, but in reality they are all bullshit. I could have made time for it, but just didn't. Basketball is not exactly one of those "muscle memory" sports. It is a "practice, practice, practice" sport. If you don't practice your jump shot, it goes away. I've issued an Amber Alert for mine.When I checked in at the front desk, I asked the guy if he could see the last time I had been there. April 29th. Ouch.So I played a few games, got my heart… -
Making Time Fly
21 Jun 2009 | 5:37 pmThere are two sure fire ways to make time fly by. Raising kids Diabetes meet-ups Raising kids make years seem like days, and diabetes meet-ups make hours seem like minutes.Saturday I got together with a small group of local members here at Diabetes Daily. It was a lot of fun (as it always is), and we had some really insightful conversations (as we always do). I always learn so much from being able to sit down with other people and visit. This is especially true when I'm visiting with other people who deal with diabetes. We are all made up of different… -
Another Great Get Together!
15 Jun 2009 | 7:29 pmSometimes it seems like us locals here in Minnesota need a visitor from out of town to spark a get together. Last time it was Sara, this time it was Allison -- yes, the Allison! A few months back Allison told me that she would be in town with her boyfriend Erik for a wedding. Turns out that Erik has a lot of family around here, which worked out great to help get Allison here for some partying with us local bloggers. While there were a few that couldn't make the meeting, we still gathered a very respectable group!I picked Allison up in my little VW Golf, which served us well. -
Artwork That Resonates
9 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pmSometimes you find something that just rings through you on your very first glance. Sometimes you find nice packages of these things that seem to be made just for you.Sometimes you get lucky and they show up on your doorstep.Sometimes your friends find them too (Amy T, Lee Ann, & Chris).If you have type one diabetes, and that image doesn't hit you, check your pulse (or blood sugar). Thank you Haidee, for being so great (and please forgive me for taking SO LONG)!
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Allies Voice
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Allies Voice: Dangerous Diabetes Investments
17 Jun 2009 | 3:02 pmLast week CNBC reported from the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. They consulted with the author of the Diabetic Investor Newsletter, David Kliff. David Kliff, according to his website has Type 2 diabetes, and is insulin using. David seemed to tout the genius of the product Byetta and the new week-long injection as an investment worth making. From a business perspective it’s genius! What’s my point? An insulin-pump wearing person with diabetes might think twice before promoting a drug that lasts for a week – especially if the possible side effects might be necrotizing… -
Allies Voice: How to Love Someone with Diabetes?
15 Jun 2009 | 5:51 pmThe Dalai Lama said when we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace. So I embark on a journey of self discovery to find my inner happiness and peace while I countdown to my transplant. What have I found? I think I know why I’ve avoided love at all costs. Let’s revisit my blog about the emotional rollercoaster one rides with diabetes. Quite a trip. For those who are in love with someone who has diabetes or someone with diabetes who loves a Saint – what can you say for those of us in… -
Allies Voice: Type I diabetes + 24 years 0% C-peptide = Kidney Transplant
10 Jun 2009 | 2:51 pmPlease forgive me for the hiatus in blogs. I wanted to formally announce to my readers and viewership that I have decided o go through with the kidney transplant. I am fortunate (and remarkably blessed) to have a living donor that is a genetic match. Hopefully this will reduce the chance of my body rejecting the kidney. As for the future of Allies Voice it is alive and strong. Allies Voice is scheduled to launch the magazine edition in July 2009/ I will keep all of you informed hereas well as those subscribed through YouTube. The magazine edition of Allies Voicewill continue to address… -
Allies Voice: Get Paid for your Comments on Google Diabetes News Alerts
2 May 2009 | 10:31 pmIt’s time diabetes started paying rent! For those of us with vested interest in diabetes news – let’s raise the stakes. Diabetes news is important. However it’s no secret that much of the diabetes news is polished pharmaceutical marketing. How can we even the playing field? Your comments on the diabetes news could be as valuable and vital and the news itself! More important is the fact you can win cash for your valuable comments in 3 easy steps: Step 1) Subscribe to win at http://www.alliesresearch.com/subscribe.html Ste[ 2) Sign up for Google diabetes news alerts. -
Allies Voice: Tips to Avoid Swine Flu
28 Apr 2009 | 4:25 pmWhen the flu season rolls around medical professionals are out in droves recruiting diabetes patients, left, right and center to get their flu vaccine. However here we are in the tail end of April and we are faced with a new challenge of an unorthodox strain of the flu. Lest we not encounter an accidental contamination of the swine flu. This blog is meant to provide you some tips on how to protect you ourselves from the uninvited germs of the swine flu. Praise be the manners our parents worked so hard to instill. The Center for Disease Control has been vigilant about raising…
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Everyone's Blog Posts - TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes
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Old Fashioned Glucose Testing with Caustic Chemicals
When I was diagnosed back in 1977, home blood testing was in its infancy and diabetics were still testing urine at home to get some sense of whether their blood sugar was high or low. Imagine being seven years old and having to pee in a cup every time you had to test. It was a pain and meant that you tested, at most, four times per day, and only when you were at home. The big problem with urine testing was that it only gave you a vague sense of what your blood sugar was because it was only measuring whether you were spilling glucose into your urine. So, a "negative" test meant that you were… -
Friends and Family
Thank you for the welcome. everyone is so kind. If there is anything I can do or if you want to talk please feel free. Hope you all are having a great weekend. xoxo Charlene -
Statement from the Board of the Diabetes Hands Foundation
Recently we became aware of the comments that some people made in an interview with Manny Hernandez, President of the Diabetes Hands Foundation. The board of the Diabetes Hands Foundation wants to address a few of the comments: 1) The Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) has been incorporated as a nonprofit in the state of California since March 2008. DHF is in the process of applying for an exemption from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The 501(c)(3) status will allow us to make your donations tax deductible. 2) In parallel with our application for tax-exempt… -
best thing I saw today, "Diabetics do it 3 times a day" haha
Well hello there tudiabetes bloggers and random googlers, sooo life has been interesting lately. Guess what, my A1c went up. :( 7.3 and i have dangerously low B12 and vitamin D levels. fun fun. So since my pump has not been doing wonders for me ( i was a 6.3 a year ago before i started, now im higher...defeating the point of the pump?!) and ive been diabetic for 5 or 6 years now and i STILL don't have any decent control over my BG at alllll-- I am thoroughly frustrated. I saw a new Endo about 2 weeks ago. she wasn't really all that great. She new next to nothing about the pump and any… -
Anyone Else Getting Into Trouble?!
Ok so last night my blood sugar was 477. I was playing volleyball at my grandmas church and forgot to put my pump back on after playing. Oops...Anyway, when my blood sugar is high it kind of changes my personality. I just get really mean for some reason. The fact that I really cant help it makes it so much worse. So back to last night. Last night my 3 little cousins spent the night. Ashlyn whos 10, Autumn whos 9, and Baylon whos 5. It wasnt my choice to have them over either, because Autumn had already been there the night before. This was all my moms doing and last night she just kept asking…
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Dorkabetic
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Sticky Sweet, but Not Good to Eat
23 Jun 2009 | 7:58 pmThis has to be one of the worst feelings in the world.I'm sure many of us with diabetes have been here before: your entire body is immediately sluggish, your mind foggy, maybe your eyes blur. The tongue is stuck to the roof of the mouth, and no amount of water seems to help.You test your BG, and it's high. Maybe a little high, maybe really, really high. Maybe it's "oh shit the meter isn't even going to clock this as a number so now I just need to guess and take some insulin" high. Times like this, I wonder if our blood really does resemble syrup, sludging slowly through our veins. I wonder if… -
Upcoming Young Adult Diabetes Retreat!
12 May 2009 | 4:47 amThanks to my handy dandy email newsletter from Diabetes Health magazine, I discovered that there is a great opportunity for college-age and up young adults right here in the Philadelphia area!Were I two years younger (like when I started this blog, for example...), I would totally be there. All you need to provide is your own travel costs and incidentals. Everything else is totally free! This sounds like it could be an amazing event for all of you who are 18-25, and it's being held on the campus of Villanova University, which is a really beautiful school. Amusingly enough, I drive through it… -
Now With New Flashy Logo!!
20 Apr 2009 | 7:30 pmHello, my readers!I am here today to praise my awesome, talented friend Thea, because I gave her my concept for my logo and she straight-up ran with it.Look how pretty and shiny it is!Go to theas.net to check out more of my friend's work, or visit her Etsy shop here to see what she's got for sale! -
Call for Diabetes Rhymes!
10 Apr 2009 | 2:35 pmYes, folks, since it's National Poetry Month and I'm finding it's a bit harder to keep up than I thought, I encourage YOU, my beloved readers, to send me your four-line rhymes about diabetes. Why rhyming quatrains? I'm not really sure. I just think rhyming things have a tendency to be lighter than free verse, and I am all about making people laugh in spite of their hardship. I will publish your lines on the blog all month long, so keep them coming. Please also leave a link to your blog/TuDiabetes profile/what have you so I can give you the credit you deserve.Got something silly to say about… -
Rhymed Diabetes Silliness, Day 1.
6 Apr 2009 | 5:52 pmYou say I shouldn't be so thick,My dear, it's just a B-G prick!Well yes, it's true, it's small I say,But YOU try this ten times a day!
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Living with Diabetes and Lapband
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Dogs help injured soldiers overcome challenges - Military- msnbc.com
28 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pmThis is a really good program and the CORRECT BUSINESS MODEL for service dogs. Quoted from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31596375/ns/us_news-military/?GT1=43001: Dogs help injured soldiers overcome challenges - Military- msnbc.com Training takes up to nine months and costs $23,000. Service Dogs doesn't charge its clients but relies on private donations and foundation grants. Unfortunately the diabetes community has been a victim of people who participate in a business model where the clients pay for the training. If you are considering such a program, RUN, do not walk away. -
My Mother
28 Jun 2009 | 8:22 amAnd yes, since my sister got her on Facebook, she'll probably read this. The sad part, is that she will only get what she wants to get, as that is how she reads everything. We had a tough conversation last night. She's worried about her brother-in-law, my uncle as he is having problems with complications from diabetes. He's on insulin now -- the oral medications stopped working, which is going to happen if you live long enough. Oh, and mom has diabetes too, and she should know these things. Last night she told me if she had to go on insulin she'd give up, she wouldn't do… -
Day 37 with Lapband
27 Jun 2009 | 2:39 pmSo I am 37 days out from lap band and am two day from my first fill. Next time I do a fill in the day I am going to make sure I eat something 3 1/2 hours before the actual fill. Next time will be hard, as I as scheduled for first in the day. But in a way, it might be easier. I don't notice any changes from the fill yet, but I am still on munshies. Which I just spelled as munchies which probably describes mushies for me. They are higher in carb than my normal food, which makes it hard for me. My diabetes remains the same, though I'll say my over all blood… -
Day 35 with Lapband -- First Fill
25 Jun 2009 | 1:06 pmGot my first fill today. It was not a big deal at all. The PA numbed me, found the port, did her thing and in less than a minute I was done. I was in the office for a total of 30 minutes that included checking in, getting weighed, etc. and making the next appointment. B lood pressure was excellent, weight was good -- I think I've lost about 21 pound total according to their scales, but not 100% sure what my heaviest was. 7 pounds total since the surgery. I'm on two days of full liquids and two days of mushies and then back to normal food. Had a Sonic Strawberry… -
Day 32 with the Lap Band
22 Jun 2009 | 6:22 pmI am really having trouble eating protein. Chicken, ground beef, tuna, etc. is really hard for me to get down. I am being a good bandster and eating it first. It gets stuck and often comes back up. I suppose this is a good thing. It is certainly keeping me from over eating. I really do think need to get more protein in during the morning. My typical Diet Gourmet breakfast is 10 carbs. I'll see while I am on my tricks but something like an Egg McMuffin, or scrambled eggs and sausage, might stick with me longer. Today was typically, muffin and…
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dLife Diabetes Blog
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Ketones in the Night
3 Jul 2009 | 9:59 amLindsey Guerin After the picnic last night, I was extremely tired. It'd been an incredibly long week, we'd just played all kinds of games, and to top it off my blood sugar was low. So I ate some fruit and mixed nuts hoping I wouldn't have to eat anything heavier right before crashing into my bed. But my blood sugar wouldn't come up, it seemed to only be dropping. I drank juice and ate crackers, intently watching the CGMS to tell me when it was rising. read more -
Small-i independence
3 Jul 2009 | 9:14 amWith capital-I Independence Day weekend upon us, I figure it's worth a look at how small-i independence plays into our diabetes management. For those of us who were diagnosed as children, and for the parents of children with diabetes, there is the independence of a child learning to care for himself -- from finger pricks to injections to calculating insulin doses to doing pump corrections. Zita writes of her son's first self-administered injection here. read more -
Smaller Tank
2 Jul 2009 | 4:33 pmLast night, me and the family went out for a Mexican dinner. There is a little place not too far from our house that I like to go to. Not quite a restaurant but not really fast food. Anyhow, I ordered what I always have and bolused accordingly. As of late I have started using the Dual Wave option on my pump to get a percentage of my bolus immediately and the rest over time. For this particular meal I dialed in the carbs, with 30% now and the rest over the next 30 minutes. As we sat down at the table I saw a large crowd of people enter the place. With all those orders it seemed our order… -
The Side Effects of Getting a Lower Average
2 Jul 2009 | 3:51 pmLowering my A1c is my diabetes priority at the moment. I'm ready to bump down from the 7.3% that I've been stuck at for the last six months. I'm looking to get back under 7% and head towards 6.5% to achieve another "lowest A1c of all time." But today it hit me that lowering my A1c is really taking a toll on me. Not only is it increasing my diabetes stress to do everything right (or at least the majority), but it's also creating a domino effect with quite a few other aspects of my life. Things that are "tolerable" but when combined make me wonder if it's worth it. I… -
In the News - Eyelid Surgery and Carbon Monoxide
2 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pmalouqou1775 The following are actual headlines published recently: DID STEROIDS CAUSE DIABETES? – Philly.com You heard the man, Charlie! Did it? Put down the 50-pound dumb bells and answer the question! CARBON MONOXIDE MAY HELP WITH DIABETES – St. Louis Post There's just one small problem. SUN CUTS RISK OF DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE – Coventry Telegraph You want to end up like your brother? No? Then get back outside and don't let me see you back in here until your back is the color of the stop sign. read more
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Annetics
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Pescadero Classic Road Race Report
14 Jun 2009 | 6:29 pmMy original plan for 2009 was to focus on bike racing from January through August and increase triathlon training gradually in June, and then more so as I got closer to racing with Triabetes at Ironman Arizona in November. In January, I joined a group of women cyclists called the Early Bird Women's Developmental Cycling Team--a team for women in their first year of USCF racing--in hopes of fully pursuing this goal. Well, plans changed on Feb 1 with my accident. While I have improved vastly, the rehab and conditioning is far from over. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever fully recover. So, it… -
Swim Low Psychology
3 Jun 2009 | 7:34 pmDue to a rare thunderstorm, I had to skip my morning outside swim today, and decided I would drop in on the evening Master's team. My blood sugar was 133 and rising after eating a GU; by the time I got in the pool, I was up to 165. "Great!" I thought, "I should be good to go for an hour." I decided to leave my meter in the locker because of my rising BG and because, well, I just didn't want to bring it. Also, if my blood sugar is low enough during a swim to get out and check, chances are I will be done for the day anyway. I usually can't tell if I'm low while swimming until I'm really low… -
Frostbite in San Francisco
19 May 2009 | 8:05 pmAfter getting home from a surprisingly successful run this morning, I decided I would be pro-active and ice my hip. I am supposed to be doing this regularly to treat some hip pain that has arisen secondary to my bike accident. But, it is tough for me to ice it at work, since our fridge/freezer can't keep things cold enough, and I keep forgetting to do it at home. But today I would do it! I was wearing some tri shorts and thought, "Hey how convenient! I can just stick this ice pack right inside the shorts and it will stay nice & close!" I thought about putting something in between the pack… -
A Word of Thanks
13 May 2009 | 8:00 pmTriabetes is lucky to have some fantastic sponsors for 2009; the full list can also be seen at the Triabetes website. Their steadfast support of Triabetes has allowed us to continue to grow upon last year's success with a new group of Ironman athletes(-in-training), and to expand the team to include all triathletes with diabetes. In fact, this year, Triabetes was recognized by USAT, the governing body of triathlon, as an official triathlon team. Membership has been opened to athletes of all levels--from beginners to the very experienced--and distances (i.e., you don't have to do an Ironman to… -
Wildflower v.6
11 May 2009 | 9:11 pmLake San Antonio, CAEarlier this month marked the 6th year I have made the trek down to Lake San Antonio for the infamous Wildflower Triathlon. The first year, I was a spectator, and swore to myself, as I inched along my chair to stay out of the 100+ degree heat, that I would never do the Long Course (half-ironman distance). That was the first triathlon I had ever seen and I really had no intention of signing up for one myself at that point. I thought that there was no sport I could ever love besides running. And even though I did enjoy getting out on my mountain bike from time to time, the…
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Diabetes Technology Blog
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Dealing with one of my fears
1 Jul 2009 | 4:34 pmFrom time to time I'm reminded about just how devastating diabetes might be. In this case I'm not thinking of the various complications that we think about all the time. This is a situation that those of us in the US are more in danger of encountering Until yesterday, I thought that personal bankruptcy was really reserved for those of us without insurance. But the article Insured, but Bankrupted by Health Crises in yesterday's New York Times points out that being insured doesn't mean I'll be saved from financial woes. Hearing that "an estimated three-quarters of people who are pushed into… -
Lancets, bloody lancets
7 Jun 2009 | 7:03 amThose of us living with diabetes think a lot about technology choices. Which blood glucose meter is smallest, coolest looking, fastest. Will a specific continuous glucose monitor work for me. Should I be thinking about a pump?How about the humble lancet? Here's a device that someone with type 1 diabetes could use between 1,200 and 4,000 times a year. It injures our fingers for the sake of a tiny drop of blood and it's probably the biggest physical pain involved in diabetes management. I've spoken with many parents of children with diabetes and they all tell stories of the challenges of blood… -
Meeting Manny and Simple Steps for Health
3 Apr 2009 | 12:06 pmYesterday I was fortunate to spend a few hours with Manny Hernandez, founder of TuDiabetes. Over lunch we talked about various efforts that underway to help folks with diabetes to improve their control.Manny and David Edelman of DiabetesDaily are collaborating on a new site called simple steps for health, and they're looking for input from you.They are asking you to submit simple ideas that make it easier to live with diabetes, and simple is key. Your idea should not cost a lot or take much time to use. You can submit these until the end of April (2009) and we can vote on them if you add a… -
Cozmo Insulin Pump no longer being sold
25 Mar 2009 | 4:24 pmI was sitting in the dentist's office this afternoon and looking at some tweets, when this one from Manny caught my eye. It pointed to his page about the news that Smiths-Medical is getting out of the diabetes market and taking the Cozmo insulin pump off the market.My jaw almost dropped. I've been a happy Cozmo insulin pump user for about 18 months and I had planned to continue using them. Smiths-Medical distributed and supported the Cozmo pump. They announced today their "intent to stop selling the Deltec Cozmo® insulin pump, and manage an orderly, carefully controlled exit from the… -
The GlucaPen, a big improvement on Glucagon shots
17 Mar 2009 | 6:21 pmI had an interesting conversation last week with Dick Rylander of Enject. We spoke at some length about their product, the GlucaPen, that they hope to have on the market before long. It's a simpler way to give people Glucagon injections.Glucagon is a hormone that's produced in the pancreas. When it's released by the pancreas it causes the liver to take it's glycogen reserves and convert it into glucose. So it rapidly raises blood sugars levels. In emergencies, the glucagon reserve can be depleted by people who have type 1 diabetes (thanks for the correction from Mr. Sven below). It's a…
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CuriousGirl
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I need a break
11 Jun 2009 | 7:23 pmSo. Tired. More. Here. -
Intimate...
30 May 2009 | 7:22 pmA post about intimacy... Here... Hope you'll check it out. -
Achievement
26 May 2009 | 8:02 amHopefully, you'll check this out at Blogabetes... It's about nothing stopping us! -
A1C
1 May 2009 | 8:50 amWe were issued a challenge over at Blogabetes. The gauntlet thrown... Now you tell me - how does the A1C result make YOU feel?? -
So FREAKING EXCITED!!!
8 Mar 2009 | 2:01 pmSee here for more on the excitement...
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The D-Log Cabin
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Red Light, Green Light
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmStop. Stop right there. Stop, and immerse yourself in the sights,smells,and sensory experiences of summer. Because it now IS summer, despite a frigid May, and a extremely dubious June. I'm sure you were wondering if was ever going to get here. The thermometer confirms it to be true.(80+degrees,finally) ----Go.Go drink diet coke by the case, I will be. Especially since I'll be going cold turkey(not by choice!) for two weeks.(following tonsillectomy) That will be hard,if I don't get caffeine in some form I will turn into THAT person,the one you would pay good money not to ever have contact… -
Casey Jones
25 Jun 2009 | 12:30 pmCome all you PWD'rs, if you want to hear A story about, a D with no fear Casey Jones was the 'betic's name On a trip to his Endo's, in a hurricane. At 8:30 one morning, in the pouring gale He kissed his wife,after checking email He climbed in his car with his logbook in hand saying "This is my trip to my (a1c-happy) land." Casey Jones Climbed in his Chevy Casey Jones Dexcom in his hand Casey Jones Stable at 120 Taking a trip to his promised land. Through the visibility was zip, still he drove Around the inlet, near the cove Everyone knew by the engine's groan That that old piece of junk's was… -
Deep Throat
24 Jun 2009 | 1:59 pmAs previously mentioned, I've had some problems with re-occuring strep throat. Last months being pretty horrific. Today, saw local ENT doc on the advice of CVS Minute Clinic, which is rapidly approaching their "We can't treat you anymore,you've got some real issues and need to see a real doc" tolerance limits. I haven't reached that limit yet, but 1 more time would probably be it. This month's was just a sore throat. Not much else, no fever, no nothing. Just a sore throat, so seemingly non-threatening it could be allergies or anything. But up went the blood sugars,and strep test was… -
Weekend: Wrapped
21 Jun 2009 | 5:12 pm1. Returned study pump...impression, not worth a plugged nickel. Assuming it was the polypeptide medication. Study doc and researcher are now in a quandary over whether or not that part of the study needs to be repeated,(because of strep) if in four weeks my insulin requirements vary greatly from what they have this week I will have to repeat it. That's two more Boost tests, and another gallon of blood leached. The blood leaching might conceivably improve my a1c, if it weren't for the over 500 for two more days factor. Can't see how that is going to improve anything. I hate being over 500,it… -
The Placebo Effect
18 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm"Come in!" Ginny, the research coordinator, greeted me with enthusiasm(first requirement of the job, you have to LOVE people) as I cracked open a door, seeing if anyone was in that room.The place. The place where history will either be made, or broken, was buried so deeply in the most obscure part of the multi-billion dollar sprawling medical complex that it had taken me a good ten minutes of wandering around, asking various people where the Surgical Endocrinology Lab was and THEY even not having a clue. Employees, who've worked on that floor for years. I entered, peeling off my jacket as the…
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Diabetes Self-Care
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First independent shot
15 Jun 2009 | 8:19 pmMy daughter's blood sugar was high adn she needed a new infusion set tonight. She ate a snack and declared that she was going to give herself a shot. She dialed up the Novopen and injected herself in the arm. I'm so proud of her taking control and doing it herself without my prompting. I have oodles of pride in her this week about so many things. I pinch myself, completely amazed at how in love and fortunate I am to have such an amazing kid.Pinch! -
Self-Care Gift for Moms
13 Apr 2009 | 2:48 pmThis post is especially for moms living with Type One Diabetes. Whether you have diabetes yourself or you care for a child with diabetes, self-care is vital to our survival. It is something that took me a long time to learn and I still have to remind myself that if Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!With that, and the approaching Mother's Day holiday, I wanted to post a very special offer for Moms (or Dads that have the sense to take this offer and give it to their lovely wives).FREE MOTHER’S DAY BOOK OFFERDownload a free copy of life balance expert Renee Trudeau’s award winning The… -
Time goes by...
22 Feb 2009 | 5:38 amIt is amazing to me how fast things move. A week just shot by in a fraction of a second and it scares me when I hear things just get faster with age.I'm a less than a month away from turning 40 and have 25 years with diabetes under my belt. I just went to the eye doctor and my eyes are perfect, except for my need for progressive lenses (I'm getting old, duh). Went to my Endo and spent 20 minutes talking with him about a lot of things. Wasn't a ton to talk about with my diabetes. We made some adjustments because I am running high after I eat a bedtime snack. I need to make more adjustments… -
Diabetes Management is FUN; I sweat playing Wii Fit!
28 Dec 2008 | 12:07 pmOk, I have to admit, I wanted the Wii Fit as much as my daughter did for Christmas. She almost has me beat doing the hula hoops, but I gotta tell you the yoga and strength training are F.U.N.I like that the "trainer" can tell you if you are shaky (not from low blood sugar, but I'd pay extra for that) or imbalanced. The balance board tracks your progress in the form of BMI, weight and balance or posture. It really is a marvel.I did seven yoga poses and six or seven strength training exercises and then did the turbo hula hoops and got a high score. I was actually sweating a little. Amazing.NOW,… -
Woke up thinking about diabetes complications at 3 a.m.
28 Dec 2008 | 9:01 amThis morning I had a first; worry about the future impact of complications on my body. Perhaps it is the pending New Year and the resolutions that always hover. Perhaps it was my husband, who said that he is sick of sitting in front of the computer and wants to get moving. Perhaps it is the Wii Fit and the fun games that are making me think a lot more about my diabetes and my overall health. I have three months left of my 39th year. I was in the bathroom this morning and wondered if I need a mammogram now. Making my poached egg, I scrapped off half the butter I was about to use.I put my CGM…
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Diabetes Self-Management
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How Much Doctoring is Too Much for a Type 1?
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amThis is a tough topic to write succinctly and coherently about. And no doubt I’ll hear back from some readers both agreeing and disagreeing. I am interested in what you guys have to say. So, up front, I apologize for any incoherence. I may be all over the map on this topic. -
Lantus and Cancer: Further Study Needed
1 Jul 2009 | 12:12 pmLate last week, results from several European studies showing a possible link between Lantus (insulin glargine) and cancer were published online in the journal Diabetologia. Health agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have been swift in their response to the release of this information, indicating that the studies are not conclusive and that people with diabetes should not stop taking Lantus without speaking to their doctors... -
Is Weight Good for You?
1 Jul 2009 | 8:17 amFor those interested in weight issues, new Canadian research shows, again, that being "overweight" — having a body mass index (BMI) of 25–29.9 — is associated with a longer lifespan than that of "normal" weight people (BMI 18.5–24.9). According to the study, people who are mildly "obese," (obesity class I, BMI 30–34.9) have the same risk of death as normal weight people. Not until weight reaches obesity class II (BMI 35–39.9) does heaviness seem to increase mortality... -
Just Call Me A Peripatetic Diabetic
30 Jun 2009 | 8:41 amSeeing the aurora borealis is at the top of my bucket list, and I have an idea of where I would like to go to see it: Chena Hot Springs Resort near Fairbanks, Alaska. Sometimes I daydream about soaking in a 105° rock lake that’s surrounded by ice and snow while I watch lights dance across the sky... -
Cupcake Clash!
29 Jun 2009 | 3:08 pmThe debate over unhealthy treats in the classroom is heating up again.
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Diabetesaliciousness™
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Murphy's Law Gets All Tricked Out Diabetes Style~
1 Jul 2009 | 7:56 amActual Aerial footage of Infusion set incident # 517Diabetes & ripped infusion set: 1, Kelly & her white dress shirt: 0Diabetes, I laugh in your face-HA,HA,TRIPLE DOG HA!!Diabetes can drive you nuts on so many levels, fashion being the least important of course, but no less annoying.I find in times like these,when Murphy's Law gets all "tricked out diabetes style," (because this never seems to happen when I'm wearing black,navy, or purple) it's best to laugh, and quickly reach for some cold water and soap.Which is exactly what I did~ -
DBlogger Meet Up-Philly Style OR 9 Diabetics Walk into a Bar.....
29 Jun 2009 | 10:18 amSo 9 Diabetics walk into a bar.......From left to right: Faye, Kerri, Caitlin, Karen, Hannah (flashing the t1 Gang Sign) Manny, LeeAnn, Yours Truly (also flashing the t1 Gang Sign) and ZackThursday night there was a Diabetes Meet up, Philly style.Kerri over at SUM was in town for a conference regarding social media, pharmaceutical companies, and patient bloggers working together to help patients & their communities.Kerri had mentioned on her blog that she was looking to for Philly Dfolk to meet up on Thursday night.After a flurry of emails amoungst a group who had some names I both… -
It's Like, Two, Two, Two Test Strips In One
25 Jun 2009 | 9:11 pmSo I was in a rush to get to Center City Philadelphia tonight (last night? I'm posting after midnight but the following occurred like 5 hrs ago on Thursday evening) to meet with a bunch a fellow Dbloggers - I'll post about the group tomorrow/today?- (WHATEVER), because I'm really beat and I'm starting to get loopy.Anyway I switched handbags and literally dumped the contents of one bag into another and jumped in my car - I didn't want to be late! I drove around for 40 minutes looking for street parking and finally found a primo spot on Latimar Street. Before I jumped out of the car to feed the… -
Yesterdays Visit to The ADA/Donovan McNabb Camp For Kids-GOD I Miss Diabetes Camp!
23 Jun 2009 | 12:37 pmCamp Entrance -- I was so excited I could barely take the pic!Yesterday was amazing day! I had the pleasure of Speaking to a group of 40 + teenagers (GULP), counselors, and assorted staff at the Donovan McNabb Camp for Kids at Camp Green Lane, in Green Lane, PA.Back in March Kate Nichter, ADA Associate Manager, Community Outreach and Camp Director contacted me. She wanted to know if I was interested in speaking to the teens about the funny and positive side of life with D.I was excited and nervous. Not so much about the speaking part-I have big mouth. Lets face folks, teens can be tough,… -
MRI-My New Friend Receptionist & Bonding Over Diabetes
16 Jun 2009 | 9:29 amAN MRI & Bonding Over DSo I FINALLY went for my MRI yesterday morning! Was I nervous? YES, but after months of being bothered with severe shoulder and neck pain on my right side, I was more than ready to get this thing over with.I had tried to go Thursday night, but when I got the imaging place, I’d forgotten my RX (YES- TOTALLY STUPID on my part) and had to reschedule for Monday morning.I was mad at myself for being so stupid, and drove home and went to bed.Cut to Monday morning. I was out the door at 8:50, I’d packed my car (I was going on work appointments right after) and drove to…
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The Diabetic Domestic Diva
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Blood Stain Tip
22 Jun 2009 | 4:29 pmHey Diabetics and Windy fans. It's been almost a MONTH since I've blogged! We are in the middle of a hectic move and my mind is in a million places!! Anyways, after a quick blood test today I realized I stained my brand new tank top with a little blood from my finger and I was pretty ticked. I got home and googled blood stains and found a nice little tip on eHow if you ever find yourself in the same predicament. I think this only works if you have NOT already washed and dried the clothing. (Fresh stains) Pour hydrogen peroxide on the stain. Then pour salt on top of that. Wait 30 minutes and… -
Super Diabetes!
24 May 2009 | 6:56 pmTonight I was making a Blueberry Pineapple cobbler that is NOT diabetes friendly! HA! It's for the Memorial Day party we are attending tomorrow. Gabe helped me whip it up and as we were sprinkling the final 1/4 cup of sugar on the top he said, "Mom, if you ate this you'd get SUPER DIABETES!" HA! I love this kid. -
Follow Up... Thyroid Issues
17 May 2009 | 2:01 pmI went to the endocrinologist and got a lot of blood work done. Like "holy cow I need a muffin or something after seeing that many tubes" amount of blood work done. The good news is.... my kidneys are perfect, my liver is perfect, I don't have lupus, my A1c is 6.8%. The bad news is my thyroid levels are low... which in a way is good news because now we know and we can start to fix it. My doc upped my Synthroid dosage. And said that'd be step one. If I don't feel better in 3 weeks he said to call him and we'd add a T3 hormone supplement. I brought up the Armour idea and he wasn't thrilled with… -
Blessed, but Depressed?
4 May 2009 | 7:39 amI live a blessed life. My childhood was amazing and I had a mom and dad who went to great lengths to ensure I had a "normal" childhood despite my diagnosis at age 7. I have an incredible family and amazing friends who I interact with daily. I am blessed to be able to stay home most of the time with my children. On the days that I DO work I get to get paid by doing things I LOVE most in this life, teaching music and planning and playing in worship services. Though we are not rich by any means, God has always provided everything we need and then some. Which is why I've tried to avoid writing… -
My $30 shopping trip
3 May 2009 | 10:26 amGreat week at Publix, CVS, and Walgreens for me. Here's what I got at the three stores, I saved 68% at Publix today using sales and coupons. I was extra excited about all the free Schick razors, sour cream, and all the cheap Smart Balance items! Also the V8 juices were only $1 each at Walgreens after the $2 off coupons. My husband will also be enjoying the sugary cereal which was .67 per box at CVS (after coupons and ECB's) Also, don't forget on Wednesday you can get a FREE 8x10 picture enlargement on Walgreens.com with promo code MOTHER at check out. On the diabetes front.... I have a cold…
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dLife Today
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Lantus and Cancer Risk
30 Jun 2009 | 3:38 pmYou may have heard recent media buzz about a potential link between the insulin analog Lantus (insulin glargine) and an increased risk of certain types of cancer. Here are the facts. Several studies were published in the medical journal Diabetologia analyzing data from European patients taking the insulin. Some studies indicated a positive link between Lantus and cancer while others showed no link The authors agreed the data was inconclusive and further research is needed to prove or disprove a link. If you take Lantus, do NOT stop taking the insulin without speaking with your doctor about… -
Summer Daze
30 Jun 2009 | 1:56 pmFeeling a little overwhelmed about how to handle your diabetes and the fun of summer at the same time? Check out the dLife summer resources for tips on everything from feeling and dealing with a summer sunburn to protecting your medications from the heat. Get the facts, and then share stories from your summer in the dLife Community! -
Healthy Snack List
23 Jun 2009 | 8:02 amSnacks can be a double-edged sword for people with diabetes. They may help stave off hunger and overeating, while keeping blood sugar levels from dropping too low. But serious snack attacks can also derail your best efforts to eat healthy and manage your weight. Check out this slideshow for the best in d-friendly snacking and sweet treats. And for more delicious diabetes-friendly food ideas, visit the dLife Recipe Finder! -
Fighting Diabetes Needs to Be a National Priority
17 Jun 2009 | 9:22 amOur friends at Novo Nordisk are part of a nationwide campaign to create a National Diabetes Coordinator position, which is "a new leadership position to coordinate and align efforts regarding diabetes across all federal agencies." According to Novo's website: About 35 years ago, Congress acknowledged the need for diabetes coordination by passing the National Diabetes Act of 1974. However, that law must to be updated to meet the challenges of today’s diabetes crisis – and the best way to do that is through a National Diabetes Coordinator. Make a difference and let your voice be heard! Add… -
Support Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training
29 May 2009 | 12:02 pmThe American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) is looking to support access to Diabetes Self-Management Training and Education (DSMT). They've created a petition to tell Congress to pass the Medicare DSMT Act as part of national health reform. According to the petition overview: "Patient adherence to the self-management tools taught by diabetes educators significantly reduces overall health costs and improves health outcomes for patients with diabetes. By signing this petition you are helping to promote Medicare access to quality diabetes education and training by Certified Diabetes…
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If you or a luv'd one has DY-UH-BEATUS...
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Reaching my A1C goals
30 Jun 2009 | 10:16 pmI am trying to get my A1C lower. In April it was 7.5 which is where it was in January, and I want it below 7 (to follow the new guidelines of diabetes control). I have 5 weeks until my next A1C test (had to push it back for our trip to Colorado at the end of July) and I am trying to plan now how to manage the next 5 weeks to at least get my A1C closer to 7. I know I should have been doing this for the past 8 weeks since my last endo visit, but there were other things I had to focus on instead. So, now that the test is looming nearer, and I am feeling more in control of my emotions, I am… -
A brief history in my diabetes
18 Jun 2009 | 1:30 pmBefore I start this post I just wanted to say thanks to the fellow people with diabetes I met last weekend at Mall of America. I had a great time!! I think I forgot what it was like to be around people who know what its like to have diabetes. Sunday evening I felt more like a person than a diabetic. You all helped me see that I am NOT alone living with the frustrations of diabetes, so THANKS Allison, Scott, Sandy, Bob, and Heather!! (That's the order of everyone in the pic too with me at the end on the right.) I hope we get together again soon!Going to the meet up made me realize that there… -
I was all right, for a while
9 Jun 2009 | 11:30 amLast month was a difficult month for me. My sister was graduating from the University of MN, I was walking at my graduation for completing my AA degree last December, and there was a few special bills that always come in May that I wasn't looking forward to. Or maybe it was just me being me. I don't know. But it was very difficult. After many a shouting then crying spell with Jason I had to take a step back.Depression has been with me as long as I can remember. I have never found a satisfactory way to cope with it though. About three years ago I took myself off my antidepressant due to sleep… -
Monday Update -
18 May 2009 | 12:17 pmMy second vlog. Trying to be quick so I can start my weekly errands! Enjoy! -
Hello Again Vlog
7 May 2009 | 9:09 amI decided to run with the webcam in Jason's new computer. So here is my first Vlog attempt. YaY!
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In the air and on the road with diabetes
2 Jul 2009 | 4:23 amI just returned from two weeks holiday in London and Holland visiting friends and family. It was truly a fabulous trip, rich in every way, unfortunately also including the almost constant and frustrating lack of control I had over my blood sugar. I have decided perhaps there are five basics to managing diabetes: food, activity, medicine, stress-management and routine. Here at home what I eat, including my carb load, and when I eat doesn’t vary very much, including an hour walk I usually take in the morning. Checking my blood sugar at home, usually four or five times a day, I pretty much… -
On vacation
15 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pmThere won't be a post here for the next two weeks as I'm up, up and away. But I've got an exercise for you in the meanwhile: Spend the next two weeks noticing what you do well managing your diabetes and allow yourself to feel proud. If you want to know what that will do for you, read the post below. -
Everybody's got a story: here's mine
12 Jun 2009 | 4:05 amI always wonder how people get to where they are in their lives. Best I can figure my curiosity began when I was nine. At the diner my family went to for the occasional dinner out, I would scan the room and notice others laughing, animated in conversation, or a couple with not even a word passing between them. Who are these people, I wondered? What do they really think and feel? It's not surprising that as I grew up I wanted to write the human interest features column for a newspaper, or that over the past few years I've interviewed more than 135 people with diabetes: I am fascinated by… -
ADA Scientific Conference
9 Jun 2009 | 4:43 amThe American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 69th Scientific Conference began four days ago and closes today. This is the event of the year for the more than 14,000 scientists, clinicians, diabetes educators and exhibitors to get together and share their latest research findings and emerging new medicines, technologies and products. Many in the diabetes community are blogging and twittering about it including Amy Tenderich over at DiabetesMine, Kelly Close at Close Concerns, David Mendosa, Manny Hernandez at TuDiabetes. Even the ADA has a Facebook page bringing you the highlights. Due… -
Tu Diabetes
4 Jun 2009 | 5:24 pmI'm really a novice on social networking sites. Yes, I have a Facebook account, but only because everyone seemed to be emailing me telling me to have one. Then once I had one, people I never met started emailing me to be my friend. I don't know, if you have a million virtual friends, are any of them really friends? I created a Squidoo Lens because my husband thought it would be a good place to share my idea that spending more time energizing positive, rather than negative, emotions helps you take more positive actions to manage your diabetes. It took me weeks to approach creating my lens,…
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Managing the Sweetness Within
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Sensor Sensitivity
1 Jul 2009 | 6:07 pmMy insurance company finally made the decision to cover continuous glucose monitors.I didn't waste any time.I did a week trial of the Dexcom Seven Plus, liked it, and ordered one for myself.It arrived a few days ago.Today, I started using the Dex officially, after a rep came to my house and showed me exactly how to put in a sensor and hook the thing up.I'm used to manually inserting my pump -
It's Coming...
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Checks
19 Jun 2009 | 5:46 pmOh, how I have fallen off the blogging bandwagon.I was reading some of my old posts last night and marveled at how frequently I wrote and how long the posts were. Clearly, those were my pre-child and pre-book days.Things are the usual over here. Our son is two and totally keeps us hopping. He is a total chatterbox, loves to go to the ATM (which he calls the AEM). Every time we drive or walk by an -
Should I Bring Luggage Next Time?
13 May 2009 | 11:46 amI went out for a jog/walk today, the first since last fall.It went well--my triathlon training has stayed with me and I still have a shred of endurance. I was concerned I wouldn't be able to jog much, but I sustained it about half the time. Now, after coming inside, I feel healthy and sweaty.However, I'm like a one-man band with all the stuff I clip to myself:I have an insulin pump on my -
Chapter One and Chapter Two: Want to Be Interviewed?
20 Mar 2009 | 9:02 pmSo book research and writing about pregnancy and diabetes is underway. I’m finishing up chapter one, which covers the early days about what to do when you’re trying to conceive with pre-existing diabetes. This is mostly complete, but I’d like to find people who can talk about the following:1. Being type 2 and going from oral medication to insulin for the first time.2. Anyone type 2 who
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Glucoholic
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Atkins Endulge Peanut Butter Cups
3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 amToday we’re celebrating for two reasons. First, Independence day is upon us in the U.S.; and second, we found Atkins Endulge Peanut Butter Cups! These great little sugar free snacks come in packs of two. They are poured into a tray that makes getting the cups out whole, and without damage, a breeze. And what magnificent cups they are. The first bite leaves you with two words on the tip of your tongue - rich and creamy. These cups are not quite as sweet as some of their competitors, but we think the blend of dark chocolate and peanut butter is fantastic. The taste most reminds you of… -
Trader Joe’s Valencia Peanut Butter With Roasted Flaxseeds
29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 pmWe really wanted to like Trader Joe’s Valencia Peanut Butter With Roasted Flaxseeds. Unfortunately, this review was a lesson in not always getting what you want. We wanted to like this peanut butter because it’s a low carb food with lots of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Unfortunately its taste got in the way. We were willing to overlook the remaining oil after minutes of intense stirring. We were willing to overlook having to store this peanut butter in the refrigerator. We just couldn’t get over the taste. Bitter, oily, and grainy is the best way to describe it. The roasted… -
Diet Gold Peak Tea
25 Jun 2009 | 7:49 pmA 2009 Chef’s Best Award winner, Diet Gold Peak Tea is a delightful sugar free drink. The brand is owned by The Coca-Cola Company, which knows a little bit about brand recognition. The packaging is simple, but elegant. The tea has a taste that can only come from quality tea leaves. With Coca-Cola’s help this tea should become quite popular. The tea could be slightly sweeter, but what person brought up on sweet tea in the south would refuse to have their tea a little sweeter? If you’re not accustomed to making a trip to the store for a new bag of sugar each time you brew a… -
Worldwide Frosty Chocolate Pure Protein Shake
22 Jun 2009 | 8:12 pmIf you are in need of some extra protein in your diet you might want to give Worldwide Sport Nutritional Supplements‘ Frosty Chocolate Pure Protein Shake a try. Marketed as a protein supplement drink and not a meal replacement drink, these shakes might be more beneficial for the exercisers out there than the dieters. Though not quite as enjoyable as the Atkins or Slim-Fast shakes, they are totally drinkable. We thought they would have benefited from a little more sucralose. The label recommends that you shake the can gently, then slowly and carefully open the pop-top. We can attest that… -
Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Krunch Lites Ice Cream Bars
18 Jun 2009 | 7:02 pmSeveral weeks ago we reviewed Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Black Raspberry Ice Cream Bars. They were so good we decided to give another Blue Bunny product a shot. It’s really starting to get hot in our neck of the woods, and Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Krunch Lites Ice Cream Bars seemed like the right choice to provide us with some relief. We were not disappointed. Chocolate and rice covering vanilla ice cream on a stick - what’s not to like? Seriously, these things are great. Delicious ice cream, rich chocolate, and crispy rice make these bars a dream to eat. If there’s anything…
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The Big D
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The Never Ending High
30 Jun 2009 | 3:06 pmI think that all you Diabetics will agree that battling the highs and lows of Diabetes is one of the most frustrating issues to deal with. I know it is for me, especially when they don’t make much sense as to why they are happening. While it is frustrating when you are going through your [...] -
Left Behind
24 Jun 2009 | 12:48 pmI can bet money that every person who reads this blog (and every person who does not) has forgotten something at sometime. Left our cellphone on the kitchen table, our homework on our desk, our wallet in our other pants. I think that we even take being forgetful at times for granted. ‘I forgot my [...] -
Per Doctors Orders Is Not Always The Best Prescription
22 Jun 2009 | 12:01 pmAfter having Diabetes for over 21 years now, I like to think that I understand Diabetes and how my body deals with the disease pretty well. Don’t get me wrong, I continue to learn new things all the time but for self-management, I am pretty good at knowing how my body will react to and [...] -
An Eye-Opening Visit
16 Jun 2009 | 11:10 pmOn my last visit to the eye doctors, My doctor, Dr. Florkowski (we’ll just call him Dr. F) noticed a little retinopothy in my eyes. For that reason, he wanted to keep a little closer “eye” (yes, that was a pun) on my vision and see if it was progressing or regressing. So, instead of [...] -
The Lighter Side of Diabetes
10 Jun 2009 | 11:45 amDiabetes is a serious thing and not something to be taken lightly. For those of us who deal with it on a daily basis, whether as a Diabetic or a loved one of someone with Diabetes. Sometimes it is really difficult to look at Diabetes in a positive manner, but there are those times that [...]
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Diabetic Meals Recipes
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4th of July Diabetic Grilled Veal Chops
3 Jul 2009 | 5:16 amDiabetic Grilled Veal ChopsMakes: 4 servingsServing Size: 1 veal chopPrep Time: 5 minutes4 4-ounce boneless veal chops2 tablespoons light Italian dressing1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperPrepare an indoor or outdoor grill.Trim any visible fat from chops. Brush each side with dressing. Seasonwell with salt and pepper.Grill for 4-6 minutes on each side over medium heat.Chef's Tip: You can use pork instead of veal if you wish.Per serving: Exchanges 3 Lean Meat Calories 175Calories from Fat 67 Total Fat 7 g Saturated Fat 2 g Cholesterol 91 mg Sodium 420 mg Total Carbohydrate 1 g… -
4th of July Shrimp Salad in Cucumber Cups
2 Jul 2009 | 5:14 am4th of July - 9g Carbs, 3g FiberMakes 2 (4-piece) servings Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesLight and elegant, this simple starter is sure to impress your special dining partner. The flavorful liquid from the artichoke hearts is the secret ingredient here.1 1/4 cups water10 whole peppercorns1 (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slice1 bay leaf8 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined4 marinated artichoke heart quarters, roughly chopped, plus1 tsp of the liquid1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil2 medium (8-inch) cucumbersBring water, peppercorns, lemon slice, and bay leaf to a simmer in a… -
4th of July Italian Style Grilled Chicken Breasts
1 Jul 2009 | 5:13 amItalian Style Grilled Chicken Breasts - 4g Carbs, 0g FiberYield: 4 servings1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt1 Tbsp tomato paste2 green onions, coarsely chopped2 cloves garlic, quartered1 piece (1-inch) peeled ginger root, coarsely chopped(or 1 tsp ground ginger)1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp ground coriander1/4 tsp cayenne pepper4 chicken breasts (bone-in)2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander or parsleyPreheat barbecue grill or oven to 350 degrees F.In a food processor, combine yogurt, tomato paste,green onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander,salt and cayenne pepper; puree until smooth.Arrange chicken in… -
4th of July Spinach Dip Recipe
30 Jun 2009 | 5:09 amSpinach Dip - 1g CarbsYield: 16 (2-tablespoon) servingsFrom: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks8 oz fresh spinach8 oz tofu (bean curd), cut in chunks3 Tbsp fresh lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp dried leaf oregano, crushedDash nutmegPepper to tasteWash spinach leaves and spin or pat dry. Trim off tough stems.In a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade,place spinach and remaining ingredients and process untilblended. Refrigerate to blend flavors. Makes about 2 cupsNutritional Information Per Serving (2 tablespoons):23 Calories, 2g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 1g… -
4th of July Grilled Shrimp With Chipotle Dip
29 Jun 2009 | 5:08 amGrilled Shrimp With Chipotle Dip - 6g CarbsFrom The South Beach Diet Phase 1Makes 8 (3-piece) servings and 2 cups dipPrep Time: 20 minutesMarinating Time: At least 1 hourCook Time: 10 minutesSmoky chipotle peppers create a delicious dip that's even more flavorful after it sits in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. The chilies vary in heat and mellow as the dip sits, so taste before serving and adjust the amount of spice, if necessary. Canned chipotles are available in supermarkets or ethnic grocers; they come in adobo, a thick, piquant sauce made from ground chilies, vinegar, and…
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Diabetes Cure Blog
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Veg diets can help prevent diabetes and other chronic diseases
3 Jul 2009 | 11:19 amWASHINGTON - Well planned vegetarian diets are healthy and nutritious for all age groups and help prevent heart diseases, cancer, obesity and diabetes. Winston Craig, professor of nutrition and wellness at Andrews University, and Reed Mangels, nutrition advisor at the Vegetarian Resource Group, Baltimore, conducted the study on behalf of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Vegetarian diets [...] -
Scientists deactivate diabetes risk gene by “Jumping gene”
3 Jul 2009 | 9:33 amWASHINGTON - Scientists at the German Institute of Human Nutrition have announced this important identification of the new gene that is associated with diabetes, and of a mechanism that makes obese mice less susceptible to diabetes. The researchers say that a genomic fragment that occurs naturally in some mouse strains diminishes the activity of the risk [...] -
Natural compound can prevent diabetic retinopathy
3 Jul 2009 | 8:51 amWASHINGTON - A natural compound can be used to stop diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, according to researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Diabetic retinopathy is a disease, which affects people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. But the discovery of the compound’s function in inflammation [...] -
Top 10 delicious diabetic dishes to enjoy this sunday
2 Jul 2009 | 1:35 pmSitting dumb and feeling bad for your taste buds? No way ! You will not be sitting like this after hearing the menu for this Sunday’s special diabetic lunch. A purely delicious array of foods specially designed to tickle the taste buds of the diabetics. So read through and pick up the dish which will [...] -
BP drug could slow progression of eye damage in diabetics
2 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pmLONDON - Scientists have found that a drug, commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, could slow the progression of eye damage in people with type 1 diabetes, a common complication caused by this disease. By administering an antihypertensive, University of Minnesota Medical School researcher Michael Mauer, M.D. and colleagues were able to slow progression of [...]
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Naturally Sweet
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No Kisses for Lantus
29 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pmI am certain that anyone who takes insulin has already heard of the ‘Lantus scare’.My friend, Erik, sent me a message on Friday asking if I was taking Lantus. He said he read on CNN that Lantus was linked to cancer. I stopped taking Lantus when I went on the pump. How great that Erik was looking out for me.Kisses to him.No kisses for Lantus.Of course, like any other doomsayer, my brain immediately dove into ‘Oh, No!’ mode. I tried to remember when I started taking Lantus and when I quit, how I felt and how I feel, if I noticed anything different within my self…and then I stopped. -
Enviro-sponsible
24 Jun 2009 | 9:40 amWritten June 23, 2009I just read an article in the Vancouver Sun entitled ‘Type 1 diabetes to double in European kids under five’.Damn.Double by 2020.Double damn. This makes me want to cry and throw myself on the floor while kicking and screaming.Yes. This makes me want to react like a 5 year old who should only have to worry about what color crayon to use and what cookie to eat, not a chronic disease. The article continues to discuss the causes of the increase of this disease. Researchers suggest that environmental factors may be playing a role. ‘But what exactly is harmful in the… -
Wacky Wednesday
21 Jun 2009 | 9:37 amSo, I was trying to think of blog ideas pertaining to diabetes. I mean, how much can you talk about a chronic disease before people go ‘Uhhhh..yea! We got it!’ Once in a while I have to break it up. Sprinkle a few giggles around the serious topic of being insulin challenged. Since I went random on my latest entry at The Lying, The Bitch & The Wardrobe, I thought I’d go random here. Welcome to ‘Wacky Wednesday’.A. Bret Michaels is a douche. First of all, Bret….’look what the cat dragged in’. You are like 100 years old so cut the thinning blonde wisps you call hair already. -
Low BS
21 Jun 2009 | 9:36 amWritten June 10, 2009Most seasoned diabetics are fully aware of the ‘out of body’ experience you have when you are dealing with a low bs. Of all the scary things regarding my disease, this one scares me the most. Hell, any description that contains the word ‘coma’ would scare anyone, I think. I like to call these times my ‘episodes’. I would experience more episodes on injections than I do on the pump. Thank you, Cozmo, for lightening up on the episodes! However, they do still happen.As a matter of fact, at disneyland, my friend, Bill, took a video of my episode. The last thing I… -
Walk With Me
21 Jun 2009 | 9:36 amWritten June 2, 2009It’s time to start organizing for the JDRF Walk this fall. I know it’s only June, but I’m a Virgo and like to keep on top of things. Haha! Last year our team name was ‘Insulin: Shaken Not Stirred’. Laura designed our shirts and we were given an ‘Honorable Mention’. I didn’t know the JDRF logo had to appear on the shirts. Oooops.Laura is fab. You can read her blog here: Just Another Day in ParadiseJDRF website for information regarding the Walk. You can also register and donate, too. Like I always say, the life you save may be yours…or mine.Vegas team!
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25 Units To Go
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A little bit of everything
1 Jul 2009 | 8:14 pmI’ve been so busy this week I haven’t really had a chance to blog. In fact, I haven’t even had a chance to think long enough about a single blog entry to make a group of coherent sentences. That being the case, I’ve come up with a collection of things that aren’t developed enough to warrant a complete post on their own, but I’ll feel better if I put them in writing (on paper isn’t the right term…maybe on pixels?). Most of them aren’t even related to diabetes, but that’s ok. There’s so much more to life, right? To make things… -
Aaaand we’re back!
28 Jun 2009 | 6:24 pmHi everyone! I’m trying to adjust to normal life again, after a very relaxing week at the beach. I feel very refreshed, and I’ve even managed to achieve a respectable tan along the way (for someone of german/irish heritage, at least). I think my hair got lighter to a greater degree than my skin darkened, but there are worse things than looking like a pink Q-tip, I suppose. The Big D didn’t throw too many complications into the weekend, although there were some roller-coaster days, likely results of the pump connecting/disconnecting, snacks, and beachy beverages. I had the… -
Holiday, far away…
19 Jun 2009 | 8:16 pmI will be on vacation for the next week, so if I were you, I wouldn’t expect any new posts for a while. Hopefully you guys won’t forget about me during this short hiatus. Feel free to hang out, read, make comments…but no parties. I mean it. -
Diabetes, the Pre-War Edition
19 Jun 2009 | 6:13 amI went to a funeral for a great aunt last week, and while we were in the church parlor (I believe that’s what the sign on the door said) waiting to go in to the service, I decided to amuse myself by browsing the room. In an old display case, I found a set of World Book Encyclopedias – the 1917 edition. Since nothing in the “Bolivia to Crow” volume caught my attention (really? Crow? Black bird. Loud. End of entry.), I moved on to the next volume and flipped to Diabetes. It’s really amazing what was known (and not known) about this disease 92 years ago. The… -
Kerri: Blogger, Advocate, BEST PERSON EVER.
17 Jun 2009 | 7:18 amI received a wonderful FedEx gift this morning from the great Kerri Morrone Sparling, or as she will henceforth be known in my book, #1. After a discussion about her post on Crumbs cupcakes and my disappointment that we have no such thing here in NC, she was kind enough to surprise me with a box of their best-sellers this morning. It may seem odd that a fellow diabetic blogger would send a bunch of sugar-laden treats, but even though we’ve never met in person, she seems to know me pretty well. Luckily that’s not going to be an issue for much longer, because after sampling one of…
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A Great Half Year
1 Jul 2009 | 10:52 pmToday was SUCH a better day than yesterday. Whew! I don’t have a huge amount of time, but here’s a summary: It’s July 1 and many people were ruminating on their New Year’s resolutions and what has happened in this first half of 2009. Well, I have to say it has been totally awesome from my perspective. It has way surpassed my expectations. In fact, on January 1, 2009 I was so overweight and bummed and hopeless about it, I did not make any resolutions because I felt there was no chance of making good on anything. Then on January 17th I got my pre-diabetes diagnosis and… -
Tired.
30 Jun 2009 | 9:10 pmI felt really tired today. I was tempted to not do any exercise AGAIN but that would have been 3 days in a row. I knew that if I tried to walk or run I’d poop out or just stop. So I dragged myself to exercise class tonight. It was a tiny class, only 3 of us, and thankfully the other two were brand new and were just learning stuff. So it was not horribly difficult, so I did survive the entire hour. But instead of feeling all bouncy and endorphinized after class, I just felt like lead. I’m so tired. I’m in bed and it is only 9pm. Today I had what I can jokingly call a… -
(Undesperately) Seeking Balance
30 Jun 2009 | 9:37 amAt one of my WW staff training sessions, the leader warned us all that it was going to be potentially tricky, to balance WW work with our own health and fitness. At the time I didn’t really get what she was talking about. But it hit me last night. After my traveling weekend, I had plans to go to an exercise class last night. I was realllly looking forward to it. But about an hour before, I got a call from a WW leader that a receptionist/weigh-in person was needed, like right away. Of course, I could have said no. On the other hand, when one is in a new position it is a good thing to be… -
Maintaining While Traveling
29 Jun 2009 | 7:53 amThis past weekend was a total whirl of travel. My husband and I flew to the other coast for a funeral (his father’s). There was a lot of traveling, a fair amount of socializing/eating, a high degree of emotion, and not a lot of opportunity for exercise. I didn’t exercise on Friday. (travel) I took a 30-minute walk/run on Saturday and didn’t do anything yesterday. My eating was OK. It was interesting – it was a combination of good and not great, and I was curious about how it would pan out, scale-wise. I was in the South, so I had this intense desire for biscuits. We… -
Be Mindful, and Don’t Suffer
25 Jun 2009 | 1:18 pmAt least once a week I go someplace where I run into someone I haven’t seen in a few months or more. Since Before. And very often they will say, “HOW did you do this?!?” It’s hard to sum it up in a few words, because it truly is a long story, but I think my “elevator pitch” (code for how to pitch a book, or business proposal to an agent or funder in the time it takes to ride an elevator) would be “By being mindful, and not suffering.” I know, it’s very Buddhist, right? But truly I think this is what has made All the Difference this time. I…
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A Consequence of Hypoglycemia.
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On Soap and Boxes
3 Jul 2009 | 6:30 amI am still relatively new to this whole blogging/writing/podcasting thing so while I still don't know if I have a clear mission with all of this, I do know there are some places I shouldn't go. Mostly because addressing such issues either feeds an unnecessary evil or is counter-productive to the type of meaningful impact I would like to impart on my readers. That being said, I stole Chris Paladino's ticket to the balcony this week and have a few things I need to get off of my chest. Bottom line, everyone needs to lighten up. Everyone. From the most prominent members of the Games Enthusiast… -
Three Day Weekend Approaching
2 Jul 2009 | 6:30 amWith the 3 day weekend fast approaching, it feels like my mind is already taking a vacation. And in a continuing effort to NOT finish editing my more killjoy posts I have in the works, I have some (more) quick hits for you before we all attempt to blow off our fingers and light up those stupid snake things on our driveways. -
Over/Under
1 Jul 2009 | 6:30 amI present a conundrum for you, my eager-reader. One that I think deserves serious consideration. If anything, it should put a smile on your face. Hopefully mine too. -
Gathering TWiGs – June
30 Jun 2009 | 8:45 amOf course this month was fun because I've been upgraded from Video Game Editorial Writer to Video Game Podcaster. I think I'm going to need a smaller font on my business card at this rate. Be sure to check out the latest episodes of the Post Game Report over at Talking About Games, and if you missed any of this month's editorials fear not -
Bon Jovi
30 Jun 2009 | 6:30 amI came home last night to a link in an AIM chat window. Yes, I still use AIM. Don't judge me. At this point in my life links sent to me fall in to one of three categories: Spam, Crazy YouTube Shenanigans, or something Diabetes related. You have one guess about the link I'm about to talk (write) about.
