Scientists have found a way to reverse type 1 diabetes – at least in mice. According to a report published in the May 9 issue of Science Translational Medicine, researchers managed to eliminate renegade immune cells and replace them with revitalized insulin-producing cells. The procedure worked in seven out of 12 mice, and what is [...]
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Mice Cured of Type 1 Diabetes
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Gluten Free Pizza! … Or Maybe Not
DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog16 May 2012 | 6:00 amWhen the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, that’s amore… Oh, sorry. I’ll stop singing that Dean Martin tune now. We have news… I think. So, Domino’s Pizza made headlines recently with its May 7 announcement that,… -
Brain Circuitry is Different for Women with Anorexia and Obesity
Diabetes News from dLife.com - Diabetes Blog from dLife.com dLife TV15 May 2012 | 8:16 amMay 15, 2012 (University of Colorado Denver) — University of Colorado School of Medicine scientist looks at reward circuits in the brain. read more -
D-Blog Week: Celebrating Pump Prowess
DiabetesMine: the all things diabetes blog15 May 2012 | 2:00 pmWelcome to Day 2 of the third annual Diabetes Blog Week, hosted by Karen Graffeo over at Bitter-Sweet Diabetes. The topic today: One Great Thing. Karen explains: “Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does… -
Artificial pancreas gets first U. S. Outpatient test
ScienceDaily: Diabetes News14 May 2012 | 9:43 amThe first U.S. outpatient trial of an artificial pancreas could make it easier for type 1 diabetes patients to manage their condition.
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Editor's Desk DCMS #84
14 May 2012 | 2:40 pmIs it intensity or duration that gives the best results when you exercise? This week's Clinical Text helps us to maximize both for our patients and what the differences are when you have diabetes (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/articles/85-clinical-gems/12797). Our Disaster Averted gets serious about the problems that can happen when newer, younger physicians don't have the experience to work their way through the ups and downs of overtreated hypoglylcemia (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/articles/86-practicum/12795), and this week's Homerun Slides give you some great education pointers… -
Exercise and Sport in Diabetes, 2nd Ed., Part 6
14 May 2012 | 2:07 pm2.7 Evaluation of the Intensity and Duration of the Effort The following is an excerpt that answers the questions regarding the evaluation of the intensity and duration of the effect of exercise. Intensity Effort intensity is well correlated with heart rate (HR) in the absence of heart rhythm abnormalities or autonomic neuropathy. One way of defining the intensity of exercise is to state the actual HR as a percentage of the maximal HR. The maximal HR can be calculated or measured during a bicycle or treadmill stress test. Calculated (theoretical) maximal HR for all women or untrained men… -
A Teaching Resource Guide, Part 1 of 2
14 May 2012 | 1:47 pmOur Homerun Slides set this week, A Teaching Resource Guide, Part 1 of 2, is geared toward patient education and comes courtesy of Novo Nordisk. The program covers medications, hypoglycemia, nutrition, physical activity, monitoring and much more.... -
Medical Residents and Real-World Experience
14 May 2012 | 1:32 pmA few years ago, I was working in an ER when a patient was admitted who had accidently injected 60 units of Novolog instead of Levemir. The patient had called her daughter who had advised her to chew 10 glucose tabs, take 2 tablespoons of sugar, drink a large glass of regular cola and then call 911….
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Gluten Free Pizza! … Or Maybe Not
16 May 2012 | 6:00 amWhen the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, that’s amore… Oh, sorry. I’ll stop singing that Dean Martin tune now. We have news… I think. So, Domino’s Pizza made headlines recently with its May 7 announcement that,… -
D-Blog Week: Celebrating Pump Prowess
15 May 2012 | 2:00 pmWelcome to Day 2 of the third annual Diabetes Blog Week, hosted by Karen Graffeo over at Bitter-Sweet Diabetes. The topic today: One Great Thing. Karen explains: “Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does… -
Chatting with Novelist + Diabetes Auction Queen Brenda Novak
15 May 2012 | 6:00 amBrenda Novak is best known to the world as a New York Times best-selling author of historical and contemporary romance novels. But to the diabetes community, she’s famous for being the founder of Brenda Novak’s Annual Auction for the Cure… -
It’s Diabetes Blog Week 2012! Find a Friend…
14 May 2012 | 8:00 amI’ve often read about doctors whose perspective changed drastically once they were diagnosed with a serious illness of their own. Suddenly, being a patient and just “doing what you’re told” didn’t look so easy… I also heard fellow D-blogger and… -
Sunday Funnies: SuperMoms!!
13 May 2012 | 8:00 amLast week, we debated whether people with diabetes in their lives have superpowers. Turns out, there are some cases: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… Huge thanks to T1 blogger and hilarious cartoonist Kim Vlasnik for capturing all that…
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[D-Blog Week] One Thing to Improve.
16 May 2012 | 9:10 amToday's D-Blog Prompt: "Yesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at. Today let’s look at the flip-side. We probably all have one thing we could try to do better. Why not make today the day we start working on it. No judgments, no scolding, just sharing one small thing we can improve so the DOC can cheer us on!"Argh ... pick just one thing? Diabetes makes us too self-deprecating, with all of the variables we "supposedly" have control over, and now I need to nail down just one… -
[D-Blog Week] One Great Thing.
15 May 2012 | 2:10 pmToday's D-Blog Week prompt: "Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready, something always on hand to treat a low, or anything that you do for diabetes. Nothing is too big or too small to celebrate doing well!"I'm… -
From Abby: [D-Blog Week] One Great Thing.
15 May 2012 | 9:00 amFrom Abby - she tackles the second D-Blog Week prompt without a single scrap of sarcasm. Nope. None.* * *It's hard to pinpoint one thing I do well with diabetes. Let's face it - I do everything well. Diabetes is so easy for me. I'm constantly 104 mg/dL. My blood sugar never strays from 80-120 ... ever. I wouldn't even dream of eating sugar. Especially cake, when I pass my nursing boards, at diabetes camp, while working 24 hours a day. Nope. Not me.I wear my Dexcom for 7 days only and never calibrate unless it asks me to and my BG is steady, so my… -
[D-Blog Week] Find-A-Friend.
14 May 2012 | 11:22 amToday's D-Blog Week Prompt: "It seems the most popular thing about Diabetes Blog Week is that it helps us find blogs we weren’t reading yet and connect with some new blog friends. With that in mind, let’s kick off Diabetes Blog Week by making some new connections. Think about the d-blogs you read that you think we may not know about and introduce us to one that you love!! Let’s all find a new friend today!"When I started blogging, I could count my diabetes blogger counterparts on one hand. Now, over seven years later, there are more… -
From Abby:[D-Blog Week] Find-A-Friend.
14 May 2012 | 9:08 amFrom Abby - her take on the first day of Diabetes Blog Week (my entry is coming up later this afternoon :) ): Wow, that's of a lot of punctuation there. Incorporating a smiley face within a parenthesis is complicated.* * *I'm kind of cheating today. (Ok, so I'll probably cheat on a lot of these topics; I'm a nurse not a writer :).) I don't read any blogs that the rest of you don't read. I have a blog reader thing on my phone and I catch up every week or so. There is my confession. That being said, I have some other diabetes resources that are disguised as…
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Taiwanese Study Identifies Top Three Drugs for Type 2 Glycemic Control
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amResearchers in Taipei, Taiwan, report that they have identified the top three drugs for reducing A1C levels in type 2 diabetes: biphasic insulin, GLP-1 analogs, and basal insulin. They hedged a little on their endorsement of GLP-1 analogs, however, by saying that although they are not decisively better at controlling A1Cs than other oral diabetes drugs, they have the advantage of helping to reduce weight without adding to the danger of hypoglycemia. -
"Reprogrammed" Cells in Mice Reverse Late-stage Type 1 Diabetes
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amA successful experiment on mice with type 1 diabetes, which involved "reprogramming" their immune systems to stop attacks on pancreatic beta cells, may point the way to an eventual cure for the disease in humans. -
Molecular Switch Could Be Key for Type 2s
13 May 2012 | 8:00 amWith tens of millions of American facing life with type 2 diabetes and many millions more at risk of the disease, scientists are scrambling to unravel novel treatments. The latest breakthrough could come from California's Salk Institute. -
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Making a Healthy Choice for Breakfast
11 May 2012 | 8:00 amFor people with diabetes, breakfast is more than just a morning meal. According to recent research, it may hold the key to good blood glucose numbers for the rest of the day.
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Half of Consumers Snacking at Least Twice A Day
15 May 2012 | 3:38 pmMay 15, 2012 (Institute of Food Technologists) — The rate (48 percent) is up nearly double since 2010 when snackers made up about 25 percent of the population. read more -
Smaller Entrees = More Veggie Intake
15 May 2012 | 3:36 pmApril 30, 2012 (Dole Nutrition Institute) — Kids Ate 275% More Green Beans, 67% More Fruit, with Shrunken Main Course. read more -
New Inflammation Hormone Link May Pave Way to Study New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
15 May 2012 | 3:29 pmMay 15, 2012 (University of Michigan Health System) — Study in mice suggests new possible pathway of lowering sugar levels, University of Michigan research shows. A new link between obesity and type 2 diabetes found in mice could open the door to exploring new potential drug treatments for diabetes, University of Michigan Health System research has found. read more -
Sugar Makes You Stupid: Study Shows How a High-Fructose Diet Sabotages Learning, Memory
15 May 2012 | 3:24 pmMay 15, 2012 (UCLA) — Eating more omega-3 fatty acids can offset damage, researchers say. Attention, college students cramming between midterms and finals: Binging on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks may make you stupid. read more -
Brain Circuitry is Different for Women with Anorexia and Obesity
15 May 2012 | 8:16 amMay 15, 2012 (University of Colorado Denver) — University of Colorado School of Medicine scientist looks at reward circuits in the brain. read more
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WHO warns spread of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
16 May 2012 | 12:01 pmHealth data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change. -
UN: High blood pressure, glucose a global problem
16 May 2012 | 7:41 amA quarter of people aged 25 or over now have high blood pressure worldwide, and almost one in 10 has worrying levels of glucose in their blood. -
Prevalence of gestational diabetes
16 May 2012 | 3:32 amBANGALORE: Gestational diabetes is fairly a common complication during pregnancy that affects four to seven percent of the expectant mothers. -
This is your brain on sugar: UCLA study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory
15 May 2012 | 11:22 pmAttention, college students cramming between midterms and finals: Binging on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks may make you stupid. -
Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier
15 May 2012 | 7:08 pmLook for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease - by testing possible therapies in people who don't yet show many symptoms, before too much of the brain is destroyed.
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Artificial pancreas gets first U. S. Outpatient test
14 May 2012 | 9:43 amThe first U.S. outpatient trial of an artificial pancreas could make it easier for type 1 diabetes patients to manage their condition. -
Scientists uncover potential treatment for painful side effect of diabetes
13 May 2012 | 1:45 pmWhy diabetics suffer from increased pain and temperature sensitivity is a step closer to being understood and effectively treated. -
What do marine snails and insulin have in common? New approach to treat diabetes?
10 May 2012 | 9:02 amThe cone snails are predators of the sea. They capture fish by injecting a venom into the prey that consists of a cocktail of different substances. The single components of the snails' venom, so-called conopeptides, are known for their extraordinary pharmacological properties and potential. -
Eating fast increases diabetes risk
7 May 2012 | 8:00 pmPeople who wolf down their food are two and a half times more likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes than those who take their time according to new research. -
Diabetes drug could treat leading cause of blindness: Metformin blocks uveitis in rats
7 May 2012 | 3:53 pmResearchers have discovered that a drug already prescribed to millions of people with diabetes could also have another important use: treating one of the world's leading causes of blindness.
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Coconut Butter: Health Hoax or Health Miracle?
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amExtra virgin coconut butter – it’s one of the trendier nutritional ingredients. Coconut oil is advanced for its ability deliver fast energy without affecting blood sugar. Its use is touted as a way to speed up the metabolism making weight loss easier. It is being sold as essential oil for addressing certain forms of cognitive decline and dementia. Coconut oil also is a saturated fat that does cause an increase in cholesterol levels. For 4-6 hours after a meal, it also has been shown to hinder our arteries’ ability to relax and dilate. It may contribute to insulin insensitivity, and –… -
Professional Ballerina Living with Diabetes
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amOriginally from Calgary Alberta, Canada, Catherine Vancak started ballet when she was just 4 years old. Today, at 24, she’s been studying dancing for 20 years. She tried other sports and activities along the way, like gymnastics, soccer, figure skating, singing and acting, but ballet was the one that always stuck.In high school, Catherine worked her way up through the School of Alberta Ballet, later joining their university program that was in conjunction with the University of Calgary. After her program was cancelled, she auditioned for the University of Alabama’s dance program and… -
2 Popular Diet Habits that Just Don’t Work
14 May 2012 | 9:00 amLosing weight, with or without diabetes, is not easy. It requires consistency, knowledge, and pure commitment for a long period of time! While we all know that having diabetes adds a variety of incredible challenges to the weight loss game, I’ve had at least two hundred conversations over the past few years with people in the gym while I worked as a personal trainer and wellness coach. I’ve heard far too many of the same diet stories that all ended with, “…it only lasted for a couple weeks.” Let’s look at the two most common habits so many people make when… -
Ginger Vieira: New to the Diabetes Daily Team!
13 May 2012 | 8:00 amI’m so excited to be part of the team at Diabetes Daily! What’s my own diabetes story? Well, I’ve lived with Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease since 1999, after diagnosing myself at age 13 during a 7th grade health fair. I know, that sounds pretty crazy, but it happened. This kid in my class was doing his health fair project on diabetes, and I had all of the symptoms listed on his poster. I told my mom I thought I had that ‘diabetes thing’ but she said that was impossible! None of us knew what diabetes was at the time. A week later, I stayed home sick from school, and… -
5 Things You Might Not Know About Diabetes & Exercise
12 May 2012 | 9:00 amManaging diabetes around exercise is not simple. Being able to achieve the best performance for a 30 minute run, a Zumba class, a 3 hour bike ride or a brisk walk requires those of us with diabetes to have at least a basic understanding of some complex information. Because without controlled blood sugars during exercise, you might be interfering with your body’s ability to burn fat, build muscle and progress in your overall fitness. And most certainly, uncontrolled blood sugars hamper performance. I know for me, on more than 30 year journey with diabetes, learning rudimentary exercise…
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Heart disease, diabetes spreading to poorer regions - msnbc.com
16 May 2012 | 8:17 amInsciences OrganisationHeart disease, diabetes spreading to poorer regionsmsnbc.comLONDON — Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change.Chronic Diseases Growing In Developing Nations: WHOHuffington PostHypertension and diabetes on the rise worldwide: UN report -Associated Press of PakistanNew data highlight increases in hypertension, diabetes incidenceInsciences OrganisationAFPall 164 news… -
Ask Dr. K: Slowing diabetic neuropathy - Monterey County Herald
16 May 2012 | 11:05 amAsk Dr. K: Slowing diabetic neuropathyMonterey County HeraldDear Dr. K: I have diabetes. Lately I've had some new, unpleasant symptoms. My doctor says they're due to diabetic neuropathy. What is this? And what can I do about it? Dear Reader: Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that results from diabetes.and more » -
Team use dual strategy to fight Type 1 diabetes - Sun-Sentinel
16 May 2012 | 11:23 amA Sweet Life (blog)Team use dual strategy to fight Type 1 diabetesSun-SentinelUniversity of Florida researchers teamed with colleagues at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif., to devise a new combination therapy that reverses established Type 1 diabetes in mice. The findings, which appear in the journal Science Learning diabetes lessonsCaymanian CompassDiabetes and Cancer: Can Metformin Treat Both?A Sweet Life (blog)Expansion of insulin pump program could save British Columbians $5.3 millionCanada NewsWire (press release)Canadian HR Reporter (blog) -Emirates… -
Diabetes screening in schools, says Azad - TwoCircles.net
16 May 2012 | 6:39 amZee NewsDiabetes screening in schools, says AzadTwoCircles.netBy IANS, New Delhi : Concerned over the increase in diabetes among children and adolescents, the union health ministry has initiated a school-based screening programme for diabetes on pilot basis in six districts in the country, Health Minister Ghulam School-Based Screening Program for Diabetes on Pilot BasisPress Information Bureau (press release)all 13 news articles » -
Cyclists hitting the road for diabetes awareness - San Antonio Express
16 May 2012 | 12:07 pmCyclists hitting the road for diabetes awarenessSan Antonio ExpressBy Marissa Villa Eric Sosa has never been diagnosed with diabetes and he plans to keep it that way. It was only a year ago, though, when doctors told Sosa that if he didn't watch his diet, he would be diabetic like many of his family members.
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The Butter Compartment
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Getting Creative to “Find a Friend”
14 May 2012 | 10:57 pmThe first time I signed up for a blogging event, one that stipulated I blog every day for a month, I succeeded. Since then though, every time I sign up for any sort of blog-everyday-for-however-long event, things unravel quickly. Most recently, and most lamely, I signed up for WEGO Health Activist Writer’s [...] -
Watching the Window Close
13 May 2012 | 12:59 amIt’s Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day used to be all about celebrating my mom, and I never conceived of it as anything else. I can’t say when it occurred to me that it was something more than that. My evolving conception of it has been a few years in the making. As [...] -
Handful of HOPE
1 Mar 2012 | 11:39 amThere’s an initiative on Facebook called Write Hope on Your Hands for Diabetes. Technically, it’s supposed to be hope for a cure, and while I do hope and believe there will be a cure someday, I have no delusions that I’ll ever see it. It’s better for me to accept that this is [...] -
The Value of Art
3 Feb 2012 | 11:09 pmIf you’re reading this, you likely know something to the effect that I’m a type 1 diabetic and an art therapist whose professional and advocacy work is directed towards helping people with diabetes through art. Towards that goal, I facilitate Diabetes Art Day and the World Diabetes Day Postcard Exchange, I have a small [...] -
Mirror, Mirror
1 Feb 2012 | 12:18 pmWEGO Health has initiated the Diabetes InfoGaps Program, which includes a survey about “missing” diabetes topics as a way to identify and then generate information and thoughtful discussion about subjects that people feel haven’t had a fair share of the spotlight. I encourage you to go take it – speak up, be heard! I started [...]
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News From The Annals Of Family Medicine: May/June 2012
15 May 2012 | 4:00 amReinvigorating the 1967 Folsom Report's 'Communities of Solution' to Address Today's Fragmented U.S. Health Care System In the wake of federal efforts to reform the U.S. health care system, a group of rising family medicine leaders call for a reinvigoration of community-centered health systems, as originally outlined in the landmark 1967 Folsom Report... -
Diabetics Had Decreased Blood Sugar And Improved Blood Lipids On High-Fat Diet
14 May 2012 | 3:00 amPeople with Type 2 diabetes are usually advised to keep a low-fat diet. Now, a study at Linkoping University shows that food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids... -
Waist To Height Ratio Better Than BMI
13 May 2012 | 10:00 amWaist to height ratio is a better predictor of heart disease and diabetes risk than BMI, according to new research presented at a scientific meeting recently. Study leader Dr Margaret Ashwell, an independent consultant and former science director of the British Nutrition Foundation, presented the findings at the 19th Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France, on Saturday 12 May... -
What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?
11 May 2012 | 2:00 amDiabetic neuropathy is damage that affects the peripheral nerves of the body. The damage is specifically to the nerves of the ganglia, outside of the skull, the spinal cord, and some other nerves that aid the body in assisting fundamental organs, such as the heart, bladder, intestines, and stomach. Diabetic neuropathy refers only to individuals who have diabetes... -
Targeted Strategy To Prevent Obesity Could Avert Hundreds Of Thousands Of Diabetes Cases
10 May 2012 | 11:00 amA study presented by Australian researchers at the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France, demonstrates that 220,000 cases of type 2 diabetes could be averted by 2025 in Australia by using a targeted high-risk prevention strategy...
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One Thing to Improve - DBlog Week Day 3
16 May 2012 | 7:15 amWelcome to Day Three of Diabetes Blog Week. If you are participating, don’t forget to link your One Thing to Improve post on this list. (Please enter your Blog Name and the URL for your One Thing To... Visit my blog to read more. -
One Great Thing - DBlog Week Day 2
15 May 2012 | 7:12 amWelcome to Day Two of Diabetes Blog Week. If you are participating, don’t forget to link your One Great Thing post on this list. (Please enter your Blog Name and the URL for your One Great Thing... Visit my blog to read more. -
Find a Friend - DBlog Week Day 1
14 May 2012 | 8:34 amDiabetes Blog Week kicks off today! If you are participating, don’t forget to link your Find a Friend post on this list. (Please enter your Blog Name and the URL for your Find a Friend post.) If... Visit my blog to read more. -
DBlog Week - What You Need to Know
11 May 2012 | 12:03 pmDiabetes Blog Week is almost here!!! Are you ready to start posting on Monday? Here are a few things you might need to know!! I’ve been adding participants to the Participant List as quickly as... Visit my blog to read more. -
Third Annual Diabetes Blog Week!!!
7 May 2012 | 8:58 amTwo years ago I had an idea for a week when diabetes bloggers could unite and give our views on a set topic each day. I wasn’t sure if anyone would be interested in joining Diabetes Blog Week but... Visit my blog to read more.
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DIABETES - Google News
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Heart disease, diabetes spreading to poorer regions - msnbc.com
16 May 2012 | 8:17 amDaily MailHeart disease, diabetes spreading to poorer regionsmsnbc.comLONDON — Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change.Hypertension and diabetes on the rise worldwide, says UN reportUN News CentreChronic Diseases Growing In Developing Nations: WHOHuffington Post'Rich' conditions like diabetes and heart disease are spreading to Africa as Daily Mailall 164 news articles » -
Diabetes screening in schools, says Azad - New York Daily News
16 May 2012 | 7:01 amZee NewsDiabetes screening in schools, says AzadNew York Daily NewsNew Delhi, May 16 — Concerned over the increase in diabetes among children and adolescents, the union health ministry has initiated a school-based screening programme for diabetes on pilot basis in six districts in the country, Health Minister Ghulam School-Based Screening Program for Diabetes on Pilot BasisPress Information Bureau (press release)Govt. launches school-based screening programme for diabetes on pilot basisNetIndianall 13 news articles » -
Possible Diabetes Diagnosis For 53 Million Americans By 2025 - RedOrbit
16 May 2012 | 11:15 amRedOrbitPossible Diabetes Diagnosis For 53 Million Americans By 2025RedOrbitA new report in Population Health Management (PHM) discusses the Diabetes 2025 Model for the US, its predictions on the increase in the number of people who have diabetes, and how this rise could impact the health care system.Type 2 diabetes a 'national security issue'eMaxHealthDiabetes may affect 53.1M Americans by 2025: StudyNews-Medical.netExperts predict rapid rise in diabetes ratesPrivate MDall 11 news articles » -
Jay Cutler Visits Kids Getting Diabetes Screenings: A Fan's Take - Yahoo! Sports
15 May 2012 | 11:01 pmChicagoBears.comJay Cutler Visits Kids Getting Diabetes Screenings: A Fan's TakeYahoo! SportsCutler was there to show his support to students who were receiving diabetes screenings. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago. Cutler has his own foundation to benefit children who have the disease, but he isn't the only Bears player to Cutler talks football, diabetes awarenessChicagoBears.comBears QB resting easy as he fights DiabetesPeoria Journal Starall 109 news articles » -
Ask Dr. K: Slowing diabetic neuropathy - Monterey County Herald
16 May 2012 | 11:05 amAsk Dr. K: Slowing diabetic neuropathyMonterey County HeraldDear Dr. K: I have diabetes. Lately I've had some new, unpleasant symptoms. My doctor says they're due to diabetic neuropathy. What is this? And what can I do about it? Dear Reader: Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that results from diabetes.and more »
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About.com Diabetes
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Quick Weight Loss Advice
30 Apr 2012 | 6:52 pmIn a previous post I shared that I have been on a weight loss journey and have been asked for advice. I decided to write down some of the things that made a difference for me. Hopefully you might find something helpful too....Read Full Post -
Pucker Up and Enjoy the Benefits of Lemons
30 Apr 2012 | 12:49 pmI have a good older friend who is very knowledgeable of Mexican folk remedies. She knows I try hard to eat right. She is also a very good cook and her dishes are hard to pass up, although they may contain more carbohydrates than I'm used to. In these cases, she serves me small portions, hands me lemons, and says, "Squeeze the hell out of the lemons to help keep your blood sugar down."...Read Full Post -
What's So Great About the Mediterranean Diet?
28 Apr 2012 | 1:24 amNot too long ago we were told to severely limit or eliminate fat to lose weight and improve our health. So like good girls and boys, many of us did that. However, we did not see the results we expected. Then in the mid-90's came the winds of change with news of the Mediterranean diet. It had been noted that people in some areas of the Mediterranean had diets with significant amounts of fat, but they were healthy. The good people who popularized the Mediterranean diet brought about change in how we look at diet and helped define what a healthy type 2 diabetes diet… -
Waist Circumference and Diabetes
28 Apr 2012 | 1:10 amPeople with smaller waists seem more attractive. Perhaps we are biologically wired to think this because it appears that a smaller waist circumference is indicative of better health. Alternatively, a larger waist circumference means higher risk for disease and death....Read Full Post -
Gastroparesis and Diabetes
28 Apr 2012 | 1:00 amUp to 50% of people with type 2 diabetes can suffer from gastroparesis. Wait. There is a better way to say that. They may have gastroparesis and not necessarily suffer because oftentimes the symptoms are not noticeable....Read Full Post
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Diabetes Journal current issue
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Glycotoxin and Autoantibodies Are Additive Environmentally Determined Predictors of Type 1 Diabetes: A Twin and Population Study
19 Apr 2012 | 2:01 pmIn type 1 diabetes, diabetes-associated autoantibodies, including islet cell antibodies (ICAs), reflect adaptive immunity, while increased serum N-carboxymethyl-lysine (CML), an advanced glycation end product, is associated with proinflammation. We assessed whether serum CML and autoantibodies predicted type 1 diabetes and to what extent they were determined by genetic or environmental factors. Of 7,287 unselected schoolchildren screened, 115 were ICA and were tested for baseline CML and diabetes autoantibodies and followed (for median 7 years), whereas a random selection (n = 2,102) had CML… -
{beta}-Cell-Specific Gene Repression: A Mechanism to Protect Against Inappropriate or Maladjusted Insulin Secretion?
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Comment on: Marquez et al. Low-Frequency Variants in HMGA1 Are Not Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Risk. Diabetes 2012;61:524-530
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Paradigm Shift or Shifting Paradigm for Type 1 Diabetes
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A Fully Human, Allosteric Monoclonal Antibody That Activates the Insulin Receptor and Improves Glycemic Control
19 Apr 2012 | 2:01 pmMany patients with diabetes mellitus (both type 1 and type 2) require therapy to maintain normal fasting glucose levels. To develop a novel treatment for these individuals, we used phage display technology to target the insulin receptor (INSR) complexed with insulin and identified a high affinity, allosteric, human monoclonal antibody, XMetA, which mimicked the glucoregulatory, but not the mitogenic, actions of insulin. Biophysical studies with cultured cells expressing human INSR demonstrated that XMetA acted allosterically and did not compete with insulin for binding to its receptor. XMetA…
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The single-click Accu-Chek FastClix
7 May 2012 | 4:44 pmDiabetes is such a stealer of time. An extra few seconds waiting for a blood test can seem like an eternity when you’re doing this many times a day every day of your life. Sometimes small, seemingly subtle, changes are big improvements for all of us. If you’ve ever used a lancet device you know the drill: Replace the lancet (though some of us don’t do this at every test) Prime the lancet by pulling it back (or pushing the end of the MultiClix) Press a button, releasing a tiny machete that rockets through your skin hopefully allowing a drop of blood to emerge. Ok, I’m… -
Books and Behaviors
10 Mar 2012 | 5:45 pmI’ve had some conversations recently about diabetes-related books and how useful it would be to have them on our (iPad, Android, iPhone, Kindle, Nook, etc). You’d always have them at hand and e-books typically cost a lot less (though you can’t lend them to friends). First a little summary of the various technologies for reading on different electronic devices. I’ve taken this information from the Wikipedia page on e-book formats on different readers. All of these devices can access web pages (HTML), though I don’t know of any diabetes books available as HTML. -
Social Media Summit and GlucaPens
26 Sep 2011 | 7:42 pmLet me set the stage for this meeting. I was in California in June to attend the 3rd Roche Social Media summit. The summit in San Diego was at the Hard Rock hotel, with a whole lot of my favorite d-bloggers present. Click on the picture below to get a larger version with links to everyone’s blog and their Twitter handles. Diabetes Bloggers at the Roche Social Media Summit 2011 We spent a lot of time trying to figure out ways to make the Diabetes Online Community stronger, and how to reach out to others who are also looking for support and help with diabetes information. We’d… -
Getting FDA information
19 Sep 2011 | 7:02 pmThe most recent DSMA (Diabetes Social Media Advocacy) chat was all about the FDA. Person with diabetes wondering about the FDA. Several people wondered how to follow device approvals. Or where to find documents the FDA was seeking comments on. The good news is that the FDA has a huge amount of information online, but for me the devices information is most important. That’s a small portion of the work that the FDA does. This blog post has several pointers that should you started on following useful information from the FDA. Please comment if you know of other FDA web sites that would… -
Talking to the FDA
19 Sep 2011 | 5:03 pmThose of you who’ve heard me talk about the FDA is disparaging ways may be surprised by this post, but it comes from the heart. As someone with type 1 diabetes, it’s too easy to be persuaded that the FDA is some type of evil empire standing in the way of new treatments and diabetes devices. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I’ve met with and talked to a variety of FDA employees over the years. Without exception these are hard-working, committed folks who are trying to keep us safe while also allowing progress. Here’s the thing, when we get new devices and they…
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Scott's Web Log
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Kill [This] Bill in Congress: The Research Works Act
8 May 2012 | 6:30 amBack in December 2007, I wrote a blog post entitled "2007 Seasons Greetings from U.S. Congress!" where I shared some news that after many years of advocacy efforts and outright lobbying of lawmakers in Congress, U.S. lawmakers had finally put into policy that U.S. taxpayers must be able to access research results published in academic/scientific/medical journals that taxpayers had already paid for with no additional fees or charges for access. In particular, that legislation allowedg the public (patients and physicians, students and teachers) to read about the discoveries our tax dollars had… -
iBGStar Finally Arrives on American Shores, Should We Celebrate Yet?
4 May 2012 | 6:30 amThis week, a big news item within the diabetes online community was the official U.S. introduction of the iBGStar blood glucose meter the one that plugs into an Apple iPhone. If you hadn't heard the news, don't worry. The news is interesting, but don't crack open the champagne bottle just yet. Read on for details ...My followers may recall that late last year (on December 7, 2011, to be precise) I was the first one to share the news to the diabetes community via Twitter that Sanofi and AgaMatrix had announced that the U.S. Food and… -
Do YOU Know How To Check The FDA's Website For Recalls?
16 Apr 2012 | 11:05 amI am certainly not the only blogger to note how easy it is to become complacent with diabetes care. After all, with 35 years of type 1 under my belt, the never-ending nature of this disease makes it easy to want to forget. But unlike some fellow d-bloggers or preachy diabetes educators, today I'm NOT referring to self-care. As Americans, we tend to PRESUME that the drugs, biotech products, and medical devices we rely on to keep us healthy will be usually be safe.And for the most part, that's been a safe presumption. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's job is supposed to keep us safe. And… -
The Business of Diabetes: Today, I Believe Amylin's Days Really ARE Numbered
4 Apr 2012 | 7:55 pmBack in August 2008, I wrote a post entitled "The Business of Diabetes: Are Amylin's Days Really Numbered?" in which I disclosed some early news about Mr. Icahn's acquisition of Amylin shares and what that might mean, or not mean. In my assessment, I didn't think it meant very much at the time. I also did not agree with Diabetic Investor David Kliff (who was interviewed in the Indianapolis Star article I cited) that Lilly would necessarily buy Amylin. However, I posited that even if Amylin disappeared tomorrow, it's products will persist long afterwards. However, my comments were made nearly… -
On Darby O'Gill, Uncle O'Grimacey, Rotten Apples and Low-Carb Shamrock Shakes
17 Mar 2012 | 7:00 amOnce upon a time, when I was a kid, society made a bigger deal of St. Patrick's Day than a parade and an excuse to get drunk. For example, there was usually some kind of acknowledgment in the public school I attended (today, a day honoring a Catholic saint would probably be verboten, but back then most of my classes were filled with Catholic kids, either Irish, Italian, Polish, Lithuanian and a few Portuguese families thrown in for good measure). Those of us non-Catholic kids (and our parents) who attended Lutheran, Congregational, or Methodist churches and even the few Jehovah's Witnesses…
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Scott's Diabetes
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D-Blog Week: One Thing to Improve
16 May 2012 | 7:15 amThird Annual Diabetes Blog Week! The assignment for today is to talk about one thing we could improve on in our diabetes management. I didn’t have to think much, if at all, about what that thing would be for me. Carb counting. Or maybe I should say accurate carb counting. I fully recognize the critical nature of counting my carbohydrates. I know that if I don’t get it right I’ll end up too high or too low shortly after (though, to be fair, even if I do get it right that may still happen). But there is something that bothers me deep inside about having to count my… -
D-Blog Week: One Great Thing – Activity!
15 May 2012 | 7:01 amThird Annual Diabetes Blog Week! Today’s assignment is called “One Great Thing” – what is just one diabetes thing I do spectacularly? Most of the time, activity is easy for me. I love playing basketball, and most weeks I’m able to play four or five days per week. There is a YMCA near where I used to work where there are always guys playing basketball over the lunch hours. They start every weekday at 11:30 AM and play until people get tired or have to go. There have been days where we played until nearly 3:00 PM! I love that it is YMCA basketball. -
D-Blog Week: Find a Friend
14 May 2012 | 7:06 amThird Annual Diabetes Blog Week! Today’s assignment is called “Find a Friend”, and we are to introduce you to a blog I’m reading that you may not already know about. With that in mind, I’d like to introduce you to Drew at MyT1D.com! Drew was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in January of this year (2012). He’s rolling through his honeymoon period right now, and is doing all he can to hang on to whatever insulin function he has left. I just met Drew a few days ago, and am still getting to know him. But when I went to his blog and saw a picture of… -
Camp Sweet Life – Southern Minnesota – Register Now!
11 May 2012 | 3:52 pmClick here to view the video on YouTube. Scott & Dr. Robert Larson Not too long ago I posted about running into my childhood endo at a local event. He has been working hard to get Camp Sweet Life up and running, and I wanted to give it a quick plug before summer starts flying away from us. Know any young folks (ages 8+) living with type 1 diabetes in Southern Minnesota? Please pass this information along to them. Camp Sweet Life – Southern Minnesota – Register Now! is a post from: Scott's Diabetes No related posts. -
Livin’ With Diabetes – A Ginger & Mike Creation!
9 May 2012 | 9:48 amToday’s smile is brought to you by Ginger Vieira and Mike Lawson. Click here to view the video on YouTube. Livin’ With Diabetes – A Ginger & Mike Creation! is a post from: Scott's Diabetes No related posts.
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iPhone apps
16 May 2012 | 11:49 amA friend is looking for an iPhone app for BGs and insulin. Preferably something she could print out for endo visits. Suggestions? Thank you! -
A Q&A with 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge Judge Larry Irving
16 May 2012 | 8:45 amOur own Michele Polz, Head of Patient Solutions, U.S. Diabetes, Sanofi US sits down with 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge judge, Larry Irving, to discuss how technology innovation is expanding the reach of healthcare solutions to new populations. Find the full interview in our Discuss Diabetes post here. Best, Laura K. -
D-Blog Week 2012: One Thing to Improve
16 May 2012 | 1:32 amYesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at. Today let’s look at the flip-side. We probably all have one thing we could try to do better. Why not make today the day we start working on it. No judgments, no scolding, just sharing one small thing we can improve so the DOC can cheer us on! "One thing to improve", oh I could do an entire D-Blog Week's worth of posts about that. We all know that diabetes is a 24/7 work in progress and there's always something to improve. But today I am supposed to choose only one thing. And although… -
D-Blog Week 2012- Day 1- Find A Friend
15 May 2012 | 4:03 pmSo today is the first day of D-Blog Week (really it was yesterday but I forgot to post this for MaMissy yesterday sorry ma)and we are to think about the D-blogs that I read that I think you all may not know about and introduce you all to one that I love. As I sit in my hospital room I am thinking of the different D-blogs that I and my son Micah read and how hard it is going to be to pick one. But here I go. One of the blogs that we try to keep up with is the LivingVertical Blog of Steve and Stefanie. If any of you have not checked it out yet please do so. I started reading them because of… -
D-Blog Week 2012: One Great Thing
15 May 2012 | 3:02 pmLiving with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready, something always on hand to treat a low, or anything that you do for diabetes. Nothing is too big or too small to celebrate doing well! Oh boy, today's D-Blog Week topic is tough. I know for a fact that I'm not…
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Dorkabetic
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D-Blog Week, Day 2: One Great Thing
15 May 2012 | 10:02 amYesterday, I mentioned on Twitter that I've never heard anybody say that they love having diabetes. I did have one excellent response to the comment. Basically, the person responding said diabetes has forced them to "keep fit and make healthier choices". I definitely agree that is an upside! I am also sure that most of us, given the choice, would NOT choose to continue having diabetes if given the opportunity to ditch it on the side of the road somewhere.So what's one great thing that diabetes has done for me? Well, it pretty much forced me to become a blogger.In… -
Diabetes Blog Week, Day 1: Find a Friend
14 May 2012 | 5:04 pmHappy D-Blog Week to all of my friends in the Diabetes Online Community! I am constantly astonished at how many names and faces have popped up since I started blogging back in 2006. I certain have been at this for a long time. It's such an honor to know that I am in great company, and that I can count some truly awesome bloggers among my personal friends! Seriously, I have been chatting with George and Kerri and Scott J and Allison and Amy and Kelly and many others for years now, and while I do feel a twinge of jealousy when other people are getting invited to… -
Self-Portrait Saturday: Coming at You in 3D!
12 May 2012 | 9:00 amThank you, dollar store, for the ridiculousness. My pal Harper is now wearing these as sunglasses because they make him think of David Tennant. Some of you will even understand what that means! (Way to know your pop culture, fellow dorks.) -
Wordless Wednesday: Cute Overload!
9 May 2012 | 4:56 pmThis cute li'l' chinchilla was hoping to be taken home from the Petsmart nearest to my house. Fuzzy fuzzy cute cute. -
Wordless Wednesday: The Smell of Band-Aids
25 Apr 2012 | 11:58 amAh, that frustrating moment when you realize something is wrong with your pump site. Who knows how much of that bolus actually hit your bloodstream? Sigh.
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dLife - For Your Diabetes Life!
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Extreme Makeover: Diabetes Edition
16 May 2012 | 10:19 amToday's DBlog Prompt: Yesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at. Today let’s look at the flip-side. We probably all have one thing we could try to do better. Why not make today the day we start working on it. No judgments, no scolding, just sharing one small thing we can improve so the DOC can cheer us on! Isn't it sad that this post is so much easier to write than yesterday's praise post? Of course, none of us are perfect when it comes to management (show me that person and I'll show you a person who's lying through… -
I Think They Forgot the Ketchup - Memoirs of a Boy Growing Up with T1 Diabetes
16 May 2012 | 10:08 amCharlie doesn't often express his feelings about living with diabetes. Though he does let us know quite often that it's not fair that his brother and sister get to eat certain treats at certain times that he cannot. "You have diabetes," we tell him bluntly, as if he didn't already know. "You're absolutely right, Charlie. Diabetes is not fair." I Think They Forgot the Ketchup is not Charlie's real memoirs. Instead it is his would-be or could-be memoirs. If Charlie did write memoirs, you could be sure it wouldn't be based on the heavy topic of living with… -
Pat on the Back
15 May 2012 | 1:23 pmToday's DBlog Week Prompt: Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready, something always on hand to treat a low, or anything that you do for diabetes. Nothing is too big or too small to celebrate doing well! read more -
Gone Basal Testin'
15 May 2012 | 10:10 amWhen I embark on basal testing (never), I find that the best approach is to remove Charlie from the house. It's not reasonable to expect him to fast for hours while being near the temptations residing inside the refrigerator or in the kitchen cabinets. Not to mention siblings walking around with pretzels in their mouths or the glorious smell of English Muffins toasting to a perfect light-brown. For morning basal testing, our procedure is this: Wake up. Check blood sugar. If blood sugar is decent, get him the hell out of the house as fast as possible. Sweeten the deal by taking him… -
Keeping Connected
14 May 2012 | 2:00 pmFinding friends (in real life) is really hard. I moved to a new place over a year and a half ago and it's been a struggle to find meaningful connections. I've met a few people who I see on a (fairly) regular basis and of course, I always have Marvin to fall back on. But meeting people and connecting can be a challenge. Today's DBlog Week post is about finding friends within the diabetes community. This is one area that seems "easy" to me. One of my best friends in the world (@Kate_Ireland123) is someone I met through the DOC many years ago. We've never met and we don't even…
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The D-Log Cabin
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Dblog Week: Let's Do It
16 May 2012 | 11:19 amYesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at. Today let’s look at the flip-side. We probably all have one thing we could try to do better. Why not make today the day we start working on it. No judgments, no scolding, just sharing one small thing we can improve so the DOC can cheer us on!What can I possibly do better with, as it pertains to my diabetes care? Well, there's a never ending list in that regard...but the #1 shortcoming (and the major contributor to my higher a1c) is my propensity to slightly underbolus food. Sometimes a… -
Diabetes Blog Week- One Great Thing
15 May 2012 | 9:12 amToday's Topic: Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready, something always on hand to treat a low, or anything that you do for diabetes. Nothing is too big or too small to celebrate doing well! (photo courtesy of Flikr-LilyWhitesParty, Creative Commons. Mine is probably… -
Dblog Week: A Blog,Bookmarked
14 May 2012 | 5:00 amIt's the 3rd Annual Dblog Week, and as much as I don't care for the new Blogger layout, I can't imagine not participating in this. (I enjoy it that much) Please bear with my horrendous slapped-together-posts. (I blame Blogger plus being on a Mac) I really appreciate Karen putting this all together...it's nice to read other's perspectives,& to put forth my own.Today's Topic: Find A Friend - Monday 5/14 Link List.It seems the most popular thing about Diabetes Blog Week is that it helps us find blogs we weren’t reading yet and connect with some new blog friends. With that in mind, let’s kick… -
He Calls Me "Goo-Gah"
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Mr. Hypo is (not) Your Friend: A D-Myth, Debunked
4 May 2012 | 12:13 pmIf you were dx'd back in the 60's or 70's, you may have had this charming little book entitled "Mr. Hypo is my Friend." It was meant for kids, to get them comfortable with the idea of having very large non-disposable needles inserted into their skin (on a daily basis). Back then, it was no small ordeal (especially for a child). Those needles were called "hypodermic syringes" (hence the title of the book). Unfortuently, I couldn't find any images of said book. (they still might be out there though)Back then, lows were generally referred to as "reactions" (and not so much hypos)...and warm &…
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Diabetes Life Balance
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Medtronic Trial: Enlite Sensor Questions
11 May 2012 | 7:42 amStill a little bummed I didn't get the Minimed Veo, but I've been thinking more and more about the Enlite Continuous Glucose Monitor Sensor and what it's introduction might mean.Well, it would mean freedom from harpoons, but really, technologically, it would mean a pump upgrade. Rumor has it they would use the Revel in the US, not the official Veo from Europe, but that wouldn't mean we get to keep our current Revel model.The current Revel's are programed for the Minilink CGM with a sensor life of three days. The Enlite is six days.Also, I wonder if they will upgrade the transmitter… -
Medtronic Trial: No Veo
7 May 2012 | 12:37 pmCoincidentally, my headline, "No Veo," or "I don't see," in Spanish, is true. My number wasn't drawn in the randomized trial for the Minimed Veo Low Glucose Suspend Insulin Pump. So, no new pump today. Apparently, very few people in Austin got their number drawn in this national study. Boo hoo!However, I will continue with the Enlite Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) sensors and the Bayer Next Link for another 13 weeks! YAY! I really love the Enlite.I really would love your questions. I take a lot for granted and may not be telling you everything you want to know. I have a really busy… -
Medtronic Trial: Headed to Appointment...
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Medtronic Trial: Upload Complete! Now the Wait. Veo or No Veo?
1 May 2012 | 8:22 amToday I uploaded my pump for the trial folks to analyze and see whether I am able to continue and be put in the random selection for the Veo Pump with Low Glucose Suspend. If my Carelink log meets some mysterious criteria, my number goes in a hat. If I am picked, I go Monday, May 7 to get trained on the Veo.Either way, I will continue with the trial, but I may only be testing the Enlite CGM with a Revel pump and not the Veo. I hope to make the trial, mostly so I can tell you all about it! Cross your fingers for me! -
Medtronic Trial: Bayer Contour Next LINK Investigational Meter
22 Apr 2012 | 10:02 amI promised details on the investigational Bayer Contour Next LINK Meter provided with my pump for the trial, so here you have it. A picture says a thousand words, so I'm going to take advantage of that. Forgive me, however, for the not-so-great picture quality. I had to use my phone camera today, as the other camera's batteries were dead. FYI - If you click on an image, you can see it in a larger format. You also have the option of clicking through all the image up close.Bayer Contour Meter has a USB connection for charging and downloading readings,Results are displayed across the screen…
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Diabetesaliciousness™
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#DBlogWeek Day Three: One Thing I Need To Do Better Regarding "The Diabetes."
16 May 2012 | 10:34 amDay 3 of Diabetes Blog Week (#dblogweek on the twitter) is all about one area regarding "the diabetes" that I need improvement in. ONE THING that needs improvement. SERIOUSLY? I need improvement in many areas of my life, both diabetes and non diabetes related so picking one area of improvement is damn near impossible. So here’s a smattering in list form of just a few of the many diabetes areas that need improvement in my life!SIDEBAR: This list could have gone on well in to the middle of sometime next week - But I stopped at 6 because.... Well, just because it… -
One Great Thing: #Dblogweek Day 2
15 May 2012 | 10:19 amDay 2 of Diabetes Blog Week is all about 1 great thing you do regarding your diabetes life. I considered writing about how spot on I am when it comes to eye balling cupcake circumference to its carb count equivalent, or how I can talk to a wrong number regarding diabetes. But I went with the following because there was a time in my diabetes youth that I wasn't so great at it - And damn if I haven't come a long way baby! OK, this is as basic as life with diabetes gets, but one of the things I’m really good at re: living my diabetes life is testing my blood sugar, both on… -
Diabetes Blog Week: Find A Friend(s)
14 May 2012 | 12:18 pmToday is the first day of the third annual Diabetes Blog Week, which was created by Karen over at Bitter-Sweet and it's pretty damn awesome! BTW, you can still sign up for Diabetes Blog Week - THE MORE THE MERRIER! Today's topic is "Find A Friend" - and it's all about a friend you've found thanks to the Diabetes On-Line Community. Seems simple enough at first glance, but picking just one friend DOC is a REALLY hard thing to do, because the DOC has connected me (and by ME I mean US) with so many friends that I can't keep count! Some of the friends I've been lucky enough to meet in… -
Dear Mom: Happy Mother's Day
13 May 2012 | 11:41 amCHEERS MOM!Dear Mom - Happy Mother's Day.This year is different from all the Mother's Days of the past. We're not sitting across from one another sharing brunch or having Pinot Griglio and laughs over dinner. And I miss you something awful. Mom, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and if truth be told, there hasn't been a day since you've gone that I haven't she a tear.I know that I was lucky to have had you in my life for so long and I find comfort that the best parts of me are the best parts of you. And I… -
Spring Cleaning Your Diabetes
11 May 2012 | 11:57 amSpring is all about rebirth and regrowth. The sun shines more often than not, the flowers bloom like crazy and for the most part, folks seem to have an extra spring (pun totally intended) in their step!And people embrace a concept known as SPRING CLEANING in all aspects of their lives. Closets and drawers switch out from winter clothes and leather boots to summer and spring fashions and strappy sandals almost over night. People Spring Clean their homes and their cars. On the first sunny warm Saturday in spring, it seems like everyone and their mother takes their cars to…
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Every Day Every Hour Every Minute
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D Blog Week: One Thing To Improve
16 May 2012 | 7:30 amDay three of Diabetes Blog Week! Today's topic plays off of yesterday's topic. Yesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at. Today let’s look at the flip-side. We probably all have one thing we could try to do better. Why not make today the day we start working on it. No judgments, no scolding, just sharing one small thing we can improve -
D-Blog Week: One Great Thing
15 May 2012 | 7:30 amToday's topic for Diabetes Blog Week: Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready -
D-Blog Week: Find A Friend
14 May 2012 | 7:30 amTime for the first post of this year's Diabetes Blog Week, the brain-child of my good friend (and pseudo twin!) Karen, who blogs at Bitter-Sweet Diabetes. If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time! Check it out HERE. Today's topic: It seems the most popular thing about Diabetes Blog Week is that it helps us find blogs we weren’t reading yet and connect with some new blog friends. With -
The Break...How's It Going?
2 May 2012 | 6:27 pmSo, as some of you know, I'm still on my break from my CGMS. It's been weird. Good. Bad. Crazy. I have been testing my blood sugar more often. Not as often as I was pre-CGMS, but more. And I'm working on testing even more. Thank goodness for pump alarms that I can set to remind me. The most annoying thing that I've been doing is getting up to do a 2:30 am test. I'll admit, I don't do it every -
The Plan to Fix the Problem
27 Apr 2012 | 8:59 pmSo the past 6 to 8 months have been somewhat of a struggle for me. I've been laying down on the job, so to speak. Diabetes burnout takes many forms, but for me it's been nagging and ongoing in a way that I'm done dealing with. As most of you know, my blogging has taken a back seat to other things in my life. My time on twitter (at least my "diabetes" account) has been less and less. This is an
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D•blog | Welcome to the Diabetes Stories website | riva greenberg
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The first meter that works with your iPhone, iBGStar
14 May 2012 | 6:37 amTwo weeks ago I was invited, along with a handful of diabetes bloggers and advocates to Sanofi’s (third largest global pharmaceutical) corporate office in New Jersey on the eve of their launch of iBGStar. They secured FDA approval December of last year.If you haven’t heard of iBGStar, it’s a new blood glucose meter that plugs into an iPhone or iPod touch. Using the iBGStar Diabetes Manager App it’s the first meter to work as a mobile health device. Shawna Gvazdauskas, VP and Head of Diabetes Devices, for Sanofi U.S. brought us together along with 7 members of her team to see the… -
What I learned from Alice Sommer Herz
27 Apr 2012 | 8:58 amLast April at just about this time I was the dinner speaker at Diabetes Sisters' "Weekend for Women." One hundred women with diabetes gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina for a weekend of bonding and learning. The weekend's theme was 'Celebrating Our Strengths' and that was the theme of my talk.I began with the life story of Alice Sommer Herz, the oldest living survivor, now 108 years old, of the Holocaust. You are probably wondering, as were the women gathered in front of me, why I would talk about a Holocaust survivor? This is why: Alice is a perfect example of using our strengths to get… -
The circle of diabetes, we are seen and unseen
19 Apr 2012 | 12:25 pmI took my weekly walk to Trader Joe this morning and as life sometimes serves up unexpected connections I found the woman behind the cash register has a son with type 1 diabetes. She told me reading the logo on the jacket I was wearing. He got it at three and is now fifteen. I felt our immediate bond as she packed my greek yogurt both smiling and looking apprehensive. She told me his A1C, and her concerns. "How will he ever be able to take care of himself? I worry," she said. I was surprised, why wouldn't he be able to take care of himself? We find our way.As I swiped my credit card she… -
The power of positive being
15 Apr 2012 | 7:03 amI happen to believe that positive psychology can be a force for good - good for one's self, and like the rings in a pond that ripple out, good for others. Whether it's writing down at the end of each day three positive things that happened - many call this keeping a Gratitude Journal - or painting a picture in your mind of yourself at your best, which then generates actions on your part to make that picture real, positivity is a powerful force.By positivity I don't mean wishy-washy positive thinking, affirmations and telling yourself everything will be O.K. when you don't really think it… -
An alternative way of eating for health, The Primal Blueprint
5 Apr 2012 | 1:03 pmThis is my full interview with Mark Sisson, health and fitness expert and author of the newly updated book, The Primal Blueprint.Q: Tell me what the “Primal Blueprint” is in a nutshell?Mark Sisson: For over 200,000 years, homo sapiens were hunter-gatherers living in “the wild,” eating plants and animals. For the last 9,900 years, our ancestors lived on unprocessed, whole foods, with few modern comforts. It’s only in the last 100 years that we’ve started eating industrialized, processed food and living sedentary lives. So, we’ve got 200,000 years of eating animals and plants…
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A Consequence of Hypoglycemia.
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Hit the Apex
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amThis week Chris Roper is on the podcast talking about his time spent at Virginia Tech and what prompted him to move to the West Coast to pursue his passions. We also talk about his time at IGN, from Intern to Executive Editor, Podcast Beyond and why his journey through video games media was particularly unique. Plus, we cover his time at Zipper Interactive as its Community Manager and why he’s been developing games since the inception of the iTunes App Store. Enjoy. Follow Chris on Twitter @chris_roper and be sure to check out his level design work Hit The Apex. Run Time – 59:12… -
Diabetes Blog Week 2012 – One Great Thing
15 May 2012 | 8:20 am“Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready, something always on hand to treat a low, or anything that you do for diabetes. Nothing is too big or too small to celebrate doing well!” There are a number of ways to approach this one, as I am a person living… -
Diabetes Blog Week 2012 – Find a Friend
14 May 2012 | 10:00 pm“It seems the most popular thing about Diabetes Blog Week is that it helps us find blogs we weren’t reading yet and connect with some new blog friends. With that in mind, let’s kick off Diabetes Blog Week by making some new connections. Think about the d-blogs you read that you think we may not know about and introduce us to one that you love!! Let’s all find a new friend today!” There are a great number of posts detailing blogs you know and blogs you may not know right here. The fun part of this exercise is that everyone has their own unique take on this prompt. So… -
Social Media is About
11 May 2012 | 9:07 pmI’m not an expert on how this social media thing is supposed to work. I tweet. I blog. I podcast. I tumble. I even Instagram. But I genuinely have no idea what I’m doing. I think that’s part of the fun. Guess and check, after all, is the most scientific of the methods. @mewithd @SweeterCherise social media is about building relationships. just bc people aren't responding now doesn't mean they never will— Christopher (@iam_spartacus) May 11, 2012 What I was trying to say was that the diabetes online community experience is contingent on interactions and… -
Biding Our Time
10 May 2012 | 9:00 pmThe grand plan still involves getting a puppy at some point. Until logistics work out in our favor, we have to bide our time. Until then, the Internet is doing its best to satisfy the we-want-a-dog feeling. As a result, I do things like this. I retweet things like this (here’s the picture referenced). Or type “puppy first day home” into YouTube and see things like this: Or this… It’s not healthy, but I’m not sure what else I can do until I am fortunate enough to spam Facebook and Twitter with pictures of our own dog one day. Filed under: I Learned…
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Ziggy's Blog
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Will You Take THE POSITIVE PLEDGE?
13 May 2012 | 12:46 amI don't know about you, but I am so tired of all the negative people. They are everywhere...family, friends, co-workers, neighbors...everywhere. And as I've mentioned before, the reality TV shows are so negative. There's Bad Girls Club, Jersey Shore, Jerseylicious. In all of these reality TV shows, the girls (and guys) are so angry and bitter and negative. Not once, when watching one of these shows, have I seen these girls (or guys) encourage each other or be positive. And what kind of influence does this have on our tweens and… -
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY...THE BEST JOB EVER...THE TOUGHEST JOB EVER!
7 May 2012 | 7:40 pmBeing a mom has to be the hardest job in the world. But it's also the best job in the world. In honor of all the mothers in the world, this video says it all. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! -
TEEN TRENDS: THEY'RE DRINKING WHAT??
4 May 2012 | 3:08 pmI'm sure most everyone has heard the news this week about teens drinking sanitizer, so I decided to investigate exactly how much alcohol is in a bottle of hand sanitizer. Purell - 62% Ethyl Alcohol New & Inproved Purell - 70% Ethyl Alcohol Germ-X - 63% Ethyl Alcohol Sani-hands Hand Sanitizer Wipes - 65.9% Walgreen's Brand - 65% Ethyl Alcohol "The Los Angeles Times reported some of the teenagers used salt to separate the alcohol from the sanitizer using instructions found online. If a liquid hand sanitizer contains 62 percent ethyl alcohol, that means a "drink" can be as high as 120 proof,… -
OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES!
23 Apr 2012 | 1:42 amI have been blogging on some serious topics, so I decided to lighten it up a bit. I was riding in my car yesterday when I started thinking back to when my girls were younger. When I became a single mom, Hollie was 8 and April was 2. (They are now 21 and 16.) I'm not sure why, but I started thinking about a day when Hollie was 9. The school called me at work saying Hollie was sick and needed to be picked up. So I called my mother-in-law (MIL) to see if she could pick Hollie up for me. (I have always had a good relationship with my MIL, and I still call her my MIL. I mean after 15 years of… -
I PASSED!!!!
17 Apr 2012 | 6:49 pmI passed the PRAXIS II PLT and Content Knowledge, so this fall I will FINALLY be student teaching. I have been at this for six years!! And I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know I have neglected you, my dear readers, during this time. But this week, during Spring Break, I have been writing and have obtained a few fabulous guests to share with you on a variety of topics. The focus of my blog has been dangerous teen trends, and I plan to keep up with those, but I wanted to shine a positive light on tweens/teens, because as I've said before,…
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D-Mom Blog
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{D-Blog Week} One Great Thing
15 May 2012 | 12:00 amLiving with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready, something always on hand to treat a low, or anything that you do for diabetes. Nothing is too big or too small to celebrate doing well! My Great Thing I was going to say that I am a good multi tasker, but I just received an… -
{D-Blog Week} Find a Friend
14 May 2012 | 6:00 amMy good friend Karen has once again come up with a list of writing prompts for Diabetes Blog Week. Are you participating? Let me know! Today’s topic is Find a Friend. It seems the most popular thing about Diabetes Blog Week is that it helps us find blogs we weren’t reading yet and connect with some new blog friends. With that in mind, let’s kick off Diabetes Blog Week by making some new connections. Think about the d-blogs you read that you think we may not know about and introduce us to one that you love!! Let’s all find a new friend today! I have so many friends in the… -
Happy D-Mother’s Day
13 May 2012 | 8:00 amI was formulating my thoughts to wish you all a happy Mother’s Day when I realized I couldn’t say it any better than I did back in 2010: Happy Mother’s Day to all of you D-Moms. Being the mother of a child with diabetes is a hard road to travel; one filled with frustration, worry, exhaustion, and concern. But it is also filled with joy and love. I know each of you rises to the occasion being the best D-Mom you can be given the knowledge and resources you have at the moment. We’re all in this together and I want to thank all of you for the support and encouragement you have… -
{Diabetes 365} Fish Pajamas
11 May 2012 | 8:00 amMy friend Kristina, who writes the blog One Happy Mama, recently wrote about The Shirt. I really understood how she felt. I walked into Q’s room, opened her closet and snapped a photo of her fish pajamas, which I shared with Kristina on Facebook. I still have those teeny tiny scrubs, neatly folded, and sitting on the top shelf of Q’s closet. This week we marked four years with diabetes, four years since she wore those pajamas in the hospital. I don’t know why I keep them, but I do. All images are copyright D-Mom Blog and D-Mom Media and may not be copied or reproduced… -
{From the Archives} Sophia Goes to the Endocrinologist
10 May 2012 | 8:00 amIf you are new to D-Mom Blog or to our family’s particular story, I invite you to read my previously written posts, which you can do by visiting the Archives. Join me each Thursday as I highlight a post from the past. Sophia Goes to the Endocrinologist originally posted September 13, 2010 Image courtesy www.americangirl.com The Christmas Gift One weekend my mother, my daughter, and I headed to Chicago to spend the day. Her grandmother had wanted to buy her an American Girl doll for her Christmas present. When Q came to the case of 20 or so Just Like Me dolls, she quickly picked out the…
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Joslin Diabetes Center Blog
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One Thing to Improve — From Educator Nora Saul
16 May 2012 | 8:53 amWednesday’s Prompt: Yesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at. Today let’s look at the flip-side. We probably all have one thing we could try to do better. Why not make today the day we start working on it. No judgments, no scolding, just sharing one small thing we can improve so the DOC can cheer us on! This editorial is by Nora Saul, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., Manager of Nutritional Services at Joslin Educators are always looking for new and improved ways to help their patients bring their diabetes into better control. But… -
One Great Thing — From “Diabetic Diva”
15 May 2012 | 2:51 pmTuesday’s Prompt: Living with diabetes (or caring for someone who lives with it) sure does take a lot of work, and it’s easy to be hard on ourselves if we aren’t “perfect”. But today it’s time to give ourselves some much deserved credit. Tell us about just one diabetes thing you (or your loved one) does spectacularly! Fasting blood sugar checks, oral meds sorted and ready, something always on hand to treat a low, or anything that you do for diabetes. Nothing is too big or too small to celebrate doing well! This author is dedicated to turning her life around, with… -
One Great Thing — From Educator Nora Saul
15 May 2012 | 9:12 amThis editorial is by Nora Saul, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., Manager of Nutritional Services at Joslin As an educator who has met with hundreds of patients over the years, I have a unique opportunity to have witnessed greatness in the making. So I thought that for today’s topic, I would write about the great patient types I have known and the great things they do to keep on trucking. Patients who are always positive. I want to celebrate them. The ones who come into my office and despite the fact that they are doing countless things to keep their diabetes in control are still eager for the next… -
Your A1C, and What You (And Your Doctor!) Should Know
11 May 2012 | 8:00 amA chart showing A1C and the typical corresponding average blood sugar levels | From the ADA Website The A1C is a powerful tool for both patients and physicians. It can be used to diagnose both diabetes and pre-diabetes and as a measure of a person’s glycemic control over a 2 month period. Yet it isn’t infallible. There are a variety of conditions that can cause the results to be either higher or lower than a person’s true average glucose percent. The A1C represents a component of the hemoglobin molecule that has glucose attached. Hemoglobin is the portion of the red blood cell… -
2012 Diabetes Blog Week Starts Soon!
9 May 2012 | 3:53 pmFrom BitterSweetDiabetes.com 2012 Diabetes Blog Week is beginning on Monday. Started three years ago by Karen Graffeo of Bitter~Sweet, each day covers a different aspect of living with diabetes. It’s a great way to share your stories and connect with other people with diabetes. If you want to participate, but don’t have a blog of your own, send your posts to us and we’ll put them here, on the Joslin Blog! Email editor@joslin.harvard.edu with your submissions with “2012 Diabetes Blog Week” and the topic of the day in the subject line. If you have a picture or…
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Strangely Diabetic
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The Not So Wordless Wednesday
9 May 2012 | 12:31 pmLast week I posted about it kinda being a big deal that I took pictures on my trip. It was kind of a big deal because I never take pictures on trips, unless the kids were there and then it is pictures of them. It’s amazing how few pictures of me there actually are. I had tossed the camera in my bag and was taking pics before I even realized what I was doing. I hadn’t even really thought about taking pictures, let alone the implications. Those pictures imply a lot of things. Most importantly for me was that they implied that I wanted to remember things. At least I thought… -
Mostly Wordless Wednesday
2 May 2012 | 5:45 pmI never take pictures when I travel, but this time I am. That’s kind of a big deal… -
On Death and… Living?
23 Apr 2012 | 12:46 pmI haven’t written lately about my sessions with Morpheus because these last few weeks have been pretty rough for me. I’ve gone from having an understanding of how my Why Bother attitude had developed to understanding that I wasn’t feeling guilt because I had survived all these years and on thru admitting that I didn’t like being alone and then how admitting that had given me a sense of loss. That was my last update and I was really feeling very vulnerable after writing it, so I took a break. Even a break from really working on therapy and trying to make progress,… -
An Open Letter to Insurers About Mental Health Coverage: Does It Really Exist?
13 Apr 2012 | 2:25 pmI haven’t posted in a while, some things have happened that, while positive, I don’t want to share… yet The health insurance that I currently have has a separate policy for mental heath issues. Looking at the insurance website’s list of providers shows all manner of psychologists & psychiatrists to choose from. Calling their offices though reveals the fact that none of these MHPs (mental health professionals) accept my insurance at their practice. A little further digging exposes what is really going on: The hospitals that these MHPs are affiliated with do… -
Angry Loss
27 Mar 2012 | 4:59 pmI’ve actually been experiencing quite a feeling of loss since I wrote Truth and Missing Pieces Not Included. It is like I have been grieving for the loss of being safe in my loneliness. Once again (have I mentioned how hard therapy is? If not, it is an effin’ lot of work), I am forced to look at something about myself that isn’t necessarily easy to discuss or change. Yet here I am discussing it. BTW, to those who commented on Missing Pieces Not Included, I apologize for not replying as I have been doing for most of these posts. That was a hard post to write and still…
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A Girl's Reflections
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One Thing To Improve – Diabetes Blog Week Day 3
16 May 2012 | 7:30 amYesterday we patted ourselves on the back with one great thing that we do spectacularly. Today we are blogging about one thing to improve, plus to improve is to change. It is not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change” I beat myself up when I see a blood sugar result that is not within an acceptable range, especially when I work so hard at being a human pancreas. But, there is more to managing diabetes than simply eating right, exercising and taking insulin, living well with diabetes takes emotional strength. The one thing I need… -
One Great Thing – Diabetes Blog Week Day 2
15 May 2012 | 7:30 amAs a toddler I had two older brothers who were already in school and my mom worked outside the home. I hated being home “alone” with my nanny so much so that I begged my parents to put me in school. I was two and a half years old and unable to feed myself when, I was sent off to an all-day preparatory school (what is known as head start in North America). My poor nanny made her way back to my school every day during lunch to feed me. I loved going to school, I was just like the older kids. Most importantly I loved my teacher Mrs. Asare, she taught me the importance of leaving the day… -
Find A Friend – Diabetes Blog Week Day 1
14 May 2012 | 7:30 amThis week I am participating in the third Annual Diabetes Blog Week organized and hosted by Karen Graffeo of Bitter Sweet, “because life with diabetes isn’t all that bad”. Today’s topic is “Find A Friend”. Previous diabetes blog weeks introduced many of us to new blogs that we had not yet found or heard about, hence the brilliant idea to introduce a diabetes blog in the hopes of finding a new blog friend today. I found her blog a year ago during the second Annual Diabetes Blog Week and I have been hooked ever since. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2002 at the age of 28. -
Food Friday – Colorful Cauliflower
11 May 2012 | 7:30 amHappiness is colorful cauliflower. Just looking at them fills me with joy and makes me want to gorge myself on their multicolor goodness. They are not just pretty to look at they, are also pack full of nutrients. I like the white cauliflower a lot they are a weekly steeple that provides me with a healthy dose of vitamin K, vitamin C, foliate and fiber. However, I love, love the colorful cauliflower. The purple cauliflower has all the nutrients of its white sibling plus antioxidant anthocyanin which are also found in blueberries and wine. The orange/yellow cauliflower has high levels of… -
New Daily Carrying Case – For New iBGStar Meter
10 May 2012 | 7:30 amMy new iBGStar blood glucose meter is tiny enough that it felt lost in my regular diabetes supplies carrying case. Sadly, I do not like using the cases that comes with blood glucose meters, they all look a little too medical. I chose this little midnight blue M0851 case. It is the perfect size plus, I accessorized it with some hardware to personalize it while adding an element of fun. Related posts: Diabetes supplies – My daily carrying case Bionime Rightest GM100 Blood Glucose Meter Rescued By The Daily Dose Syringes
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Opposite Life
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Happy Lei Day & Race Report: Pre-Season Burn Series #3
2 May 2012 | 12:06 amJust popping in for a quick news update...I'm fine, but feeling a bit zonked right now. If I thought we were busy before, oh my gosh, between dance, baseball, school, and new & exciting work projects, it's been a whirlwind!Happy Lei Day!"May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii," you know! But I seem to recall there being a custom of "May baskets" on the mainland; I remember making little paper baskets, putting garden flowers in them, and taking them to neighbors. Does anyone still do that sort of thing?This is on my mind because, well, I always seem to have Hawaii on the… -
March Madness!
23 Mar 2012 | 12:20 amIt's not just for college basketball anymore...things are crazy for the Opposite Family this month! But I needed to check in briefly.My last mini-tri in February went well - it was a gorgeous day! Here are the results:Pre-Season Burn Series #2Race Standings (200 yard swim, 10K stationary spin, 1.5 mile run) Division Place: 18/23 Gender Place: 13/17 Age Place: 5/8 Swim 00:05:22 (6:56 in January) Wattbike + Transitions 00:20:45 (21:52 in January) Total time: 00:44:57.176 (47:54 in January; 43:47 in 2011 at the same event)So, much better overall, and only 1:10 slower than last… -
Eeek! They're webcasting the race tomorrow!
25 Feb 2012 | 5:45 pmTomorrow morning is Pre-season Burn Series mini-tri #2! And wait a minute...they're webcasting it?!?!Oh my.I may kick myself, but here's the URL: http://www.livestream.com/racemineMy wave is at 8:30, if you're up for a good laugh! -
Event Report: Bloggers' Healthy Heart Weekend!
11 Feb 2012 | 5:30 pmHurrah! It's finally Bloggers' Healthy Heart Weekend!I'm ready!!! I think I'll go outside and do a nice......uh oh. Looks like the Weather Fairies didn't get the memo. Bummerooni. Oh, *I* know...! This is a job for... ...Stationary Bike @ Home!I think I'll try for a new personal "distance" record: 25 miles! Oooo, haven't watched one of my favorite movies ever in awhile!This should make the ride much more fun. Here's the plan:Stage 1: P8, 30 minutes, moderately hillyStage 2: P16, 30 minutes, not super hilly, but high resistance setting on all… -
How It's All Going & a Race Report!
6 Feb 2012 | 12:51 amWell, here we are in February already! My, how time flies!"How's it all going?" Well, despite my giddy New Year's post, the new year not been all sunshine and rainbows and canned unicorn meat. But there was enough good stuff to keep me feeling positive overall. It's birthday season, so I'm sticking with the good stuff here. The birthday season got off to an excellent start with a trip to Portland, Oregon to visit my BFF. Oddly, it was weather in San Francisco that delayed my flights - I waited in that airport 6 hours for my flight, and my flight home was…
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Battle Diabetes
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High-fat diet lowers blood glucose, improves HDL in diabetics
15 May 2012 | 12:10 pmEating food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates can lower blood glucose levels and improve blood lipids in people with diabetes, according to a study from Linköping University. The two-year dietary study included 61 patients with type 2 diabetes. They were randomly assigned to follow either a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet or a low-fat diet. The low-carbohydrate group showed significant improvement in glycemic control after six months. The average blood sugar level for that group decreased from 58.5 to 53.7 mmol/mol (the unit for average blood glucose). As a result, that group needed 30… -
Diabetes shrinks elderly brains more quickly
11 May 2012 | 2:32 pmDiabetes accelerates the decline of brain size and mental capacity in elderly people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, according to research presented at the joint International Congress of Endocrinology/European Congress of Endocrinology in Florence, Italy. Researchers from Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia found that elderly people with blood sugar levels in flux and those with type 2 diabetes lost almost two and a half times more brain volume than those without high blood sugar levels. They noted that the brain's frontal lobe decreased in size the most over the study's… -
Low testosterone levels may lead to type 2 diabetes
9 May 2012 | 10:59 amLow testosterone levels are associated with a resistance to insulin and may be instrumental in developing type 2 diabetes, according to a research by The University of Edinburgh. Researchers studied mice that did not have androgen receptors in fat tissue that testosterone could attach to. Those mice with impaired testosterone function were more likely to be insulin resistant than those mice with normal testosterone function. “The study showed that insulin resistance occurred in mice when the function of testosterone was impaired regardless of body weight," said to Dr. Kerry McInnes of The… -
what is the range of prices for DADs
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Chronic fructose consumption puts diabetic, obese people at risk for liver disease
4 May 2012 | 12:26 pmChronic increased fructose consumption raises the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NFALD) in obese and/or diabetic people, according to a study from the Duke University Medical Center. Increased amounts of fructose, a type of sugar commonly found in soft drinks and fruit juices, also puts obese people at risk for fatty inflammation and scarring, the more severe forms of NFALD. Researchers discovered that chronic fructose consumption in a diet may deplete a person's store of molecules called ATP. Fructose requires ATP for its metabolism. ATP provide liver cells the energy for…
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Dr. Whitaker
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Vitamin A Helps to Protect Against Melanoma
16 May 2012 | 10:28 amAs summer approaches, skin cancer public health awareness campaigns are reminding us to wear sunscreen and cover up with a hat and long sleeves. Now, a new study shows that to protect yourself from melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer—you should also consider taking vitamin A. For this study, which appeared in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers followed nearly 70,000 people over a five-year period. What they found is vitamin A (retinol) supplements reduced the risk of developing melanoma by 40 percent. Interestingly, they also found that the protective… -
Going Beyond Water To Stay Hydrated & Healthy
14 May 2012 | 9:48 amAs the weather heats up, I wanted to remind you that one of the most important things you can do is to keep yourself hydrated. I firmly believe that getting plenty of pure, clean water (at least eight to 10, eight-ounce glasses per day) is a must. However, water isn’t the focus of this particular blog. There are a handful of other beverages out there that not only satisfy thirst but also confer multiple health benefits. * Green tea is known for its therapeutic polyphenols which have proven protective against cancer, heart disease, and even cavities. Green tea is also a natural, mild… -
8 Secrets the Weight Loss Industry Won’t Give You
11 May 2012 | 9:17 amWeight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry, with diet programs and health clubs convincing people the only way to shed pounds is to shell out big bucks. But the fact is many of the most effective weight loss solutions are free, or cost only pennies to do. 1. Have a cup or two of caffeinated coffee or tea before heading out the door to exercise. It both increases endurance and is beneficial for high-intensity exercise. 2. Make sure you’re getting protein in your diet. Not only does it help build muscle, studies show caloric intake goes way down when you eat more protein and fewer… -
Selenium Can Reduce Cancer Death Rates By As Much As 50%!
7 May 2012 | 6:00 amOne of the most powerful ways to fight cancer isn’t with a fancy drug, but with the nutrient selenium. These are findings I first reported on over a decade ago—but I know some of you weren’t with me then, so they definitely bear repeating. In the Journal of the American Medical Association, researcher Larry Clark, PhD, presented convincing evidence that supplemental selenium could reduce cancer death rates by as much as 50 percent! From 1983 through 1991, 1,312 patients who had had either squamous cell or basal cell carcinomas of the skin were given a placebo or 200 mcg of… -
A New Study Proves It Again—Diabetes Drugs Don’t Work!
4 May 2012 | 6:00 amIt’s been all over the news. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that type 2 diabetes is far more aggressive in teens than adults. They also found that the popular diabetes drug metformin often fails to work in teens. For the study, the researchers compared metformin, metformin with lifestyle changes, and metformin plus the drug rosiglitazone (Avandia). Fully half of the kids on metformin and roughly 40 percent of those taking metformin plus rosiglitazone ended up resorting to insulin injections to control their blood sugar. What’s more, the kids on…
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Living With Diabetes
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The Benefits of Fiber
5 May 2012 | 8:06 amEstimates are that only five percent of Americans get enough fiber in their diet. We all should eat more fiber, but this is especially true for people with diabetes. -
Reasons for Morning Hyperglycemia
29 Apr 2012 | 8:43 amOne of the most common question I hear from my clients is, "Why is my glucose high in the morning when I haven't eaten for hours?" -
“Get Your Plate in Shape”
21 Apr 2012 | 8:39 amMarch is National Nutrition Month and its theme this year is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” National Nutrition Month is a campaign launched each year in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, -
What You Should Know about Metformin and B12
14 Apr 2012 | 8:40 amMetformin is one of the most commonly prescribed oral medications for type 2 diabetes. -
Superfoods for People with Diabetes
7 Apr 2012 | 8:12 amI’m sure you have seen lists of “superfoods” here and there in the media.
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This is Caleb...
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One Thing to Improve | by Caleb #DblogWeek
16 May 2012 | 6:16 amCaleb counting carbs in 2010 Caleb’s post today is very direct and to the point, so I’ll chime in with my own need for improvement: I need to let go. I’ve made great strides in this area this year, but I can’t take credit for this. It’s because Caleb is taking on more and allowing me – almost forcing me – to let go. I’ve been able to drop him off at places other than school knowing he’ll be okay. It’s because he is okay with it. When he’s not worried, I’m not worried. But I have yet to be away from him overnight since… -
One Great Thing | by Caleb #DblogWeek
15 May 2012 | 1:40 amLike last year, Caleb is writing the posts this week. I do the reading of blogs, not him, so yesterday he was silent. Now for Tuesday’s post… This year I am taking more control of my diabetes, especially at school. For example: I call my mom to tell her about my blood sugars, I do my checks, administer corrections and determine my lunch bolus by myself. I am getting better at treating lows. Sometimes my suggestions don’t work out so we change stuff for the next day. Now, when my mom tells me to up or lower my basal, I know what to do! If feels good to do more on my own and I… -
Happy Mother’s Day!
13 May 2012 | 7:15 amA special weekend post for Mother’s Day thanks to DiabetesMine.com. I wasn’t familiar with this series of videos before Amy contacted me. I got a chuckle out of them. My “mom of a D-Kid” version doesn’t quite measure up, but I am so thankful for the response it’s gotten – thank you! For all moms who will do anything to support, advocate and love their kids above all else, particularly my mom, from whose example I have learned how to do this, this is for you. Filed under: D Awareness, Guest Posts -
Talking with Tony
10 May 2012 | 11:23 amTony Rose, of Blogging Diabetes My good friend, Tony, of Blogging Diabetes, asked to chat with me for his Podcast today. I told him he was crazy, because I’m a babbler, but he still went through with it! I was so excited to talk with Tony. I feel like he and I have been friends since the beginning. He’s one of the first people I connected with on twitter and we hit it off immediately. He’s smart, analytical and kind. He’s a caring dad and husband. But he’s a Red Sox fan. In the podcast we talk about: - Caleb’s diagnosis and the impact on Colin and Lila -… -
Diabetes Waits for No One, Not Even God
8 May 2012 | 7:34 pmCaleb had his first communion this weekend. He was excited. A little nervous. I had to drop him off in the hall of the church with the other communicants about a half hour before the mass. Family waited in the church. Before dropping him off, Caleb checked his blood sugar. He was around 100 but with some insulin on board from lunch. We didn’t want a low during the next hour and a half, so he had a juice box. I gave him instruction to ignore DexCom unless he was 300 double arrows up or if he felt low. Otherwise, just relax and enjoy. Easily said. Not so much done. Each communicant is…
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The Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance Blog
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JDCA Update: Building Links, Building Resources
16 May 2012 | 12:54 pmA quick update to all our readers and JDCA alliance members: The JDCA team is working hard to update our website in the coming months in order to clarify and restate our mission to be an active advocate in the search for a type 1 diabetes cure. As we build up the website, one important [...] -
Potential Cure For Diabetes “Absoutely” Coming In Future, Researcher Says
15 May 2012 | 12:28 pmLast week we reported on a story that discussed experiments on mice with type 1 diabetes where their renegade immune cells were removed and replaced with insulin producing cells, which restores function to the pancreas and can cure patients who have had the condition for years. Now,one researcher not directly involved in the study at [...] -
Learning and Discussion are Key
14 May 2012 | 12:26 pmEnjoy Cara’s Monday post for T1 Diabetes Cure- Global Headquarters! Happy Monday! A question that we are often asked at JDCA is, “what can I do to help focus on a cure?” As individuals and donors our voices can make an impact. Two important first steps are: - Learning about the type 1 diabetes charities, [...] -
Mice Cured of Type 1 Diabetes
10 May 2012 | 5:43 pmScientists have found a way to reverse type 1 diabetes – at least in mice. According to a report published in the May 9 issue of Science Translational Medicine, researchers managed to eliminate renegade immune cells and replace them with revitalized insulin-producing cells. The procedure worked in seven out of 12 mice, and what is [...] -
IndyCar Driver Charlie Kimball On Racing With Diabetes
9 May 2012 | 12:39 pmSome people may have heard of IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball, who competes in the IZOD IndyCar Series with Chip Ganassi Racing, but what many don’t know is that he was the first ever race-car driver to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He was diagnosed at 22 years of age. As with many athletes who [...]
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My Diabetic Journey : Recently Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic Adult
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DBlog Week Post #3 : One Thing to Improve
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmWell, as a newly diagnosed diabetic there are lots of things I can improve on. If I had to pick one then I would say it boils down to drinking. I didn't drink a lot before I had diabetes but I did enjoy having drinks with friends on the weekends or after work. The guidelines that I was given were 1-2 drinks per day no more than 14 per week. First question I asked was of course "Can I save them and carry them over like vacation days." I said it jokingly, but really, why add "no more than 14 per week" to the guidelines if you can't save them up? The answer… -
DBlog Week Post #2 - One Great Thing
15 May 2012 | 12:30 pmSo today's post is about one thing in relation to diabetes that I do well... hmmm. I haven't given in to an all out week long sugar binge yet... mmm, not good enough. I do have a recurring fear/fantasy of this though. Regardless, one thing I know I do well is staying prepared. It is really no thanks to me but to my wife. She is a very organised person and she has good ideas when it comes to being organised and a trick so I can never leave home without my diabetes bag.I have a men's shaving kit that I keep both of my Humalog and Levemir in as well as my… -
DBlog Week Post #1 : Find a Friend
14 May 2012 | 1:06 pmSince being diagnosed as a type 1 dibetic last summer only recently have I come to discover the great amount of blogs about diabetes out there. Some have been especially helpful and interesting. Those include ...NinjabeticSaddled With Diabetessixuntilmeand most recently...bittersweetdiabetesAll have great things to say. They all have interesting ideas and comments, things I can easily relate to and some things I would never think of. As far as I am concerned with this disease, all the information I can get is great. -
The Importance of a Routine
12 May 2012 | 1:00 pmHaving diabetes forces you to be organised. If you aren't organized you are going to get into trouble fast. For me my organization happens at two main times. Every night at 10:00 pm and every Tuesday at 10:00 pm. I have my Iphone alarm set to go off at 10:00 pm. every night. At that point in time I stop whatever it is I am doing. I grab my diabetes bag and take my levemir shot. I empty out my Humalog case for any used needles/garbage that comes along with taking 3-4 Humalog shots a day. Then I replace the used needles with… -
Diabetic Meal #3 : Blue cheese and Sirloin Salad
10 May 2012 | 2:00 pmSo with this meal I went with a salad. I have been eating a few more of them lately but only if they can actually satiate me so I don't go nuts at the fridge later. This meal definetly has some fat content in it being the sirloin, blue cheese and pecans. Keep in mind the fat in the pecans is the "good fat" and they have lots of fiber. Plus, the sirloin and blue cheese give me a good excuse to pour a good Cabernet Sauvignon!Ingredients in this meal...2 cups of mixed greens (3 g of carbs)1/2 a cup of cherry tomatoes (3 g of carbs)1/2 an anjou or bartlett pear (11 g…
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Delicious Shakes for Summer
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Diabetes and driving
2 May 2012 | 4:19 amDriving a vehicle requires complex skills, coordination, alertness and satisfactory judgement.Diabetes affects driving mainly because of its complications: hypoglycemia, ocular and peripheral neuropathy, reduced vision, and severe peripheral vascular disease. So it is viewed as a potential disability for driving.In most countries regulatory authorities consider people with diabetes as high risk -
HEALTHY EATING FOR SENIORS
20 Apr 2012 | 12:28 amSheela Paul, Rubini S.Dept. Of Nutrition & Dietetics"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." - Mark Twain"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul." - Samuel UllmanFor seniors, the benefits of healthy eating include increased mental acuteness -
Diabetes and Oral Health
12 Apr 2012 | 7:01 amDiabetes can cause serious problems in the mouth. The most common oral health problems associated with diabetes are tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease ; salivary gland dysfunction; fungal infections; lichen planus and lichenoid reactions (inflammatory skin disease); infection and delayed healing; and taste impairment. If your blood glucose levels are not controlled, you are at greater risk -
Prevention is Better than Cure
2 Apr 2012 | 12:03 amDiabetes is a cost intensive disease because of its chronic condition, severe complications and the means of control.In many families, financial constraints force people to choose between health care, food or clothing. Therefore prevention seems to be a very important factor, especially in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) as the increase is mainly due to lifestyle changes that have resulted in
