MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'dLife Today' source. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:05:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2867552&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2Fmaking_sense_of.html The taste of a glucose tab, the prick of a finger stick, the sound of a lancet click, the smell of insulin - day in and day out, diabetes becomes a full sensory experience. The Diabetes Hands Foundation wants to hear from you about how diabetes surrounds you. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2867552 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2867552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853825&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2Fthe_news_on_the.html As the seasonal flu and swine flu begin making the rounds, so do a lot of rumors and misinformation. Do you have questions about these illnesses and their vaccines? Click here to get the answers. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853825 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2853825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2822412&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2Ffall_is_here.html The leaves are changing colors, wool jackets are being pulled from their summer storage bins, and the weather has that crisp, fall edge. While the seasons are changing, it’s important to remain vigilant in your diabetes care. From warm, soothing soups to the fun of Halloween, ‘tis the season to fall into good control. Check out the dLife fall resources for some great diabetes tips! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2822412 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2822412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2755088&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2Fhealthy_up_your.html It is time to jettison the notion of a “diabetic diet.” After all, what is the best, healthiest diet for someone living with diabetes? It is the very same healthy-eating diet that is best for someone who doesn’t have diabetes. By now, we all know know about eating our veggies. But what else should you have on hand? Here are some other great guidelines for keeping a healthy kitchen- check out the article! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2755088 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2755088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2710758&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2Fhealthy_low_car.html Soups, sandwiches, and salads are the standard American lunch fare. But when you're counting carbs and perhaps watching your weight too, your choices can feel limited. This week’s worth of lunch ideas could get you through the fall and beyond. And they come complete with a downloadable grocery list. Check out the slideshow! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2710758 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2710758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2701163&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2Ffda_issues_publ.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert to users of home blood glucose meters to a potential problem with test strip accuracy involving meters using GDH-PQQ (glucose dehydrogenase pyrroloquinoline quinone) technology. It's important to note that while the FDA notice involves a wide range of home glucose monitor brands, it only impacts a small subset of patients - those who are on certain drug therapies containing non-glucose sugars (such as maltose, galactose and xylose). These medications, which are frequently used in peritoneal dialysis patients and in surgery, can cause false highs on GDH-PQQ test strips. If you have questions or concerns about the FDA warning, contact your doctor or diabetes educator. You can also read the official FDA notice for more information. ... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2701163 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2701163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2669398&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2Ftraveling_with.html Whether your summer vacation plans involve staying close to home or crossing the globe, you'll want to put as much thought into protecting your health while traveling as you do choosing your destination. If you're traveling this month, check out the dLife diabetes and travel tips. We've got info on everything from eading off to Disney World to a slideshow on how to protect your health while traveling. Safe travels! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2669398 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2669398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2655533&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2Flook_for_dlife.html There will be a special insert tucked inside your Friday edition of USA Today, chock full of great information about diabetes ... and featuring your friends at dLife! Look for dLife in this special diabetes insert, and if you want a sneak peek, click here to download! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2655533 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2655533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2652000&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2Fmanage_your_a1c.html As people with diabetes, managing our numbers is important, and staying on top of our A1C levels is a good way to assess our diabetes control. Do you know what your A1C is? Do you know what an A1C test even is? Get some terrific information on what an A1C is, why it matters, and how to lower it with the dLife's How to Lower Your A1C Levels article. Start reading and stay informed! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2652000 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2652000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623842&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2Fsummer_survival.html With a little planning, diabetes can be a day at the beach! If you are heading out for some fun in the sun, be prepared with this summer beach survival guide. We have some great tips for keeping your diabetes in check while you sit back and ride the wave of good control. Check out the slideshow and let us know how you handle summer in the dLife Community! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623842 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2623842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2590126&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2Fnick_jonas_excl.html dLife founder Howard Steinberg recently sat down with pop superstar Nick Jonas for a candid talk about what it's really like living with diabetes. This exclusive interview will air on dLifeTV on July 19th, 7:00PM ET on CNBC. But dLife members can get a sneak peek right here at dLife.com. Find out more here. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2590126 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2590126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2582394&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2Fmedtronic_quick_1.html Medtronic has issued a voluntary recall for Quick-set infusion sets used with MiniMed Paradigm insulin pumps that have a lot number of 8. According to the company, about 2% of the infusion sets with this lot number "do not allow the insulin pump to vent. This can potentially cause too much or too little insulin to be delivered and may lead to serious injury or death." (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2582394 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2582394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2558291&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2Fsummer_daze.html Feeling a little overwhelmed about how to handle your diabetes and the fun of summer at the same time? Check out the dLife summer resources for tips on everything from feeling and dealing with a summer sunburn to protecting your medications from the heat. Get the facts, and then share stories from your summer in the dLife Community! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2558291 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2558291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2558290&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2Flantus_and_canc_1.html You may have heard recent media buzz about a potential link between the insulin analog Lantus (insulin glargine) and an increased risk of certain types of cancer. Here are the facts. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2558290 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2558290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492402&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2Fhealthy_snack_l.html Snacks can be a double-edged sword for people with diabetes. They may help stave off hunger and overeating, while keeping blood sugar levels from dropping too low. But serious snack attacks can also derail your best efforts to eat healthy and manage your weight. Check out this slideshow for the best in d-friendly snacking and sweet treats. And for more delicious diabetes-friendly food ideas, visit the dLife Recipe Finder! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492402 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2492402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492403&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F_fighting_diabe_1.html Our friends at Novo Nordisk are part of a nationwide campaign to create a National Diabetes Coordinator position, which is "a new leadership position to coordinate and align efforts regarding diabetes across all federal agencies." According to Novo's website: About 35 years ago, Congress acknowledged the need for diabetes coordination by passing the National Diabetes Act of 1974. However, that law must to be updated to meet the challenges of today’s diabetes crisis – and the best way to do that is through a National Diabetes Coordinator. Make a difference and let your voice be heard! Add your signature to the growing support from across America calling for a National Diabetes Coordinator to ensure effective, coordinated federal leadership and spending in diabetes prevention, treatment... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492403 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2492403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2444519&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2Fsupport_access.html The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) is looking to support access to Diabetes Self-Management Training and Education (DSMT). They've created a petition to tell Congress to pass the Medicare DSMT Act as part of national health reform. According to the petition overview: "Patient adherence to the self-management tools taught by diabetes educators significantly reduces overall health costs and improves health outcomes for patients with diabetes. By signing this petition you are helping to promote Medicare access to quality diabetes education and training by Certified Diabetes Educators. Help the almost 24 million Americans who have diabetes, and the 54 million Americans who are at serious risk of diabetes gain access to the valuable education and self management tools th... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2444519 Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2444519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434813&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2Fsupreme_court_j.html Judge Sonia Sotomayor has been named President Obama's first Supreme Court appointment - but did you know that Judge Sotomayor has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was eight years old? dLife's own Nicole Purcell, blogger at Blogabetes, has a great post about how diabetes will not stop any of us from achieving our dreams! For more famous people with diabetes, visit the dLife Fame page! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434813 Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2434813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2425535&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2Fin_new_york_len_1.html Attention New Yorkers. Our friends at TuDiabetes.com want you to help spread diabetes awareness by attending the CBS Early Show taping in New York City on Tuesday, June 2nd. Participate in a live television event and help the Global Diabetes Handprint project raise money for diabetes programs. Find out more and RSVP here. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2425535 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2425535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2409098&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2Finsulin_pump_tr.html Are you thinking about using an insulin pump? Or are you already pumping but could use a refresher course? Visit our pump training locations resource page to find online pump training or in-person pump training location. You can also submit your pump training course to be added to the listing! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2409098 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2409098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2409099&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2Fdiabetes_and_e.html This Thursday, May 14 at 10:00PM ET, see dLife's Howard Steinberg featured along with others in E! Entertainment's "Celebrity Medical Nightmares: In Their Own Words." Celebrities profiled include Nick Jonas, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13, and Bret Michaels, the front man for rock band Poison. And throughout the piece, dLife's founder and CEO Howard Steinberg offers his personal thoughts and views about diabetes, discussing the realities of the disease and the medical risks of not managing it more closely. Check local listings for your E! television network channel and if you miss the May 14 premiere show, tune in or record another airing: Friday, May 15 10pm EST Sunday, May 17 12pm EST Thursday, May 21 11am EST To watch dLifeTV anytime, visit www.dLife.com/viewin... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2409099 Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2409099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2393802&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2Fcalling_all_col.html dLifeTV is looking for current college students living with diabetes for a segment on college life with chronic disease. If you faced significant challenges dealing with diabetes while going to school - such as uneducated roommates and friends, weight gain, access to healthcare, worsening control, and parties and drinking - we'd like to hear your story. Stories from students who live on campus, either in college housing or at nearby student residential areas, are preferred. Click here and submit your story! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2393802 Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2393802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2384525&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2Fswine_flu_and_d.html People with diabetes need to take special precautions when they are sick, and the recent swine flu outbreak is no exception. The Center for Disease Control has special recommendations that people with chronic health condition such as diabetes who have had known exposure to someone with a confirmed or suspected case of swine flu go on a course of antiviral medication. From the CDC: "Antiviral Medications: Persons traveling within the US that are at high risk of severe illness from influenza (for example persons with chronic conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, and the elderly) are recommended to take antiviral medications for prevention of swine influenza during travel. The recommended antiviral drugs for swine influenza are oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu®) and zana... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2384525 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2384525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2371678&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2Fwere_looking_fo.html We're looking for some dLifers to feature on the new season of dLifeTV. Do you have what we're looking for? Check out our call for submissions and see if your story fits. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2371678 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2371678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2359082&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2Fdlife_up_for_a.html We are pleased to announce that the dLife Video Player has been nominated for a Webby Award! There is a “People’s Voice” award, and here is our chance as a community of people with diabetes and diabetes cargivers, to help raise our community to the top! To vote, go to http://pv.webbyawards.com and register to vote. Click on “Online Film and Video” in the middle of the page and scroll down to select the “Reality” category. Select the dLife Video Player and cast your vote! Thanks for voting, and thank you for being part of the dLife family. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2359082 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2359082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348332&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2Ftop_12_lowcarb.html Fiber’s been a buzz word for some time now, so you probably know it’s important for your health. But if you’re like most Americans, you are likely falling significantly short of the recommended intake. Why is fiber so important? And are there easy ways to up your intake? Read Lara Rondinelli's column to see if you're falling short on fiber needs, and then view the Top 12 Low-Carb Fiber Foods slideshow! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348332 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2348332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2327765&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2Ftrim_your_tummy.html Having trouble staying motivated with weight-loss efforts? Don’t fight the weight-loss battle alone! Join the dLife Community Tummy Trim Challenge! We’re dedicating 6 weeks to trimming an inch off our tummies. Why focus on trimming the tummy? As opposed to fat that accumulates on your thighs or arms, excessive abdominal fat actually increases your risk for heart disease and other diabetes complications. In the Tummy Trim Challenge, we’ll send daily tips, provide support, and offer ideas for one another as we all strive to meet and beat our weight-loss goals. Check out the group and get started! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2327765 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2327765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2311943&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2Fpassover_and_di_1.html Passover begins this evening, April 8, at sundown, and dLife has a variety of nutritionally-analyzed, kosher, diabetes-friendly recipes for your Passover celebrations. Set your Passover table with one or more of these wonderful recipes, which incorporate various traditions of Ashkenazic (Eastern European) and Sephardic (Far, Near, and Middle Eastern) Passover Seders. While you're planning your menu, stop by and visit Friends With Diabetes to download one of their Pesach, or Passover, guides to enjoying the holiday when you have diabetes. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2311943 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2311943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2291532&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2Fthe_dlife_museu.html Looking for a visual tour through the history of diabetes? Visit the dLife Museum and take a trip through time from the the first revelation of diabetes to modern advances in the search for a cure. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2291532 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2291532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2285718&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2Fdiabetes_alert_3.html March 24, 2009 is Diabetes Alert Day! Diabetes Alert Day is held every year on the fourth Tuesday of March to call attention to diabetes and to encourage everyone to find out if they are at risk. While diabetes is often a hereditary condition, it is still possible to develop diabetes even if you have no known history of it in your family. In addition, type 2 diabetes is often preventable through regular medical checkups and a healthy lifestyle. Find out if you are at risk by taking the Type 2 Risk Assessment and then read more below about what you can do to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2285718 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2285718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256334&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2Fnew_dlife_commu.html We've launched our new community space here at dLife, and you're invited to check it out! You can start by filling out your profile and sharing a little about yourself. Are you a type 1, type 2, or maybe the caregiver of someone with diabetes? Do you have a photo you want to upload? A group you want to create? A blog post you want to write? Looking for support from your fellow PWDs? This is the place to share your diabetes life and to learn from others. So feel free to look around, get comfortable, and make this space your own. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256334 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2256334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228689&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2Fkeep_your_smile.html Looking to preserve your pearly whites? If you're a person with diabetes, visiting the dentist regularly is important for your health. Prolonged high blood glucose levels can cause gum disease (periodontal disease) and other dental problems. Visit the dLife dental resources and get tips on everything from toothpaste to flossing to advice from a dentist who "gets it." (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228689 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2228689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2219088&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2Ftough_economic.html We’re facing the toughest economic times in decades, and those with diabetes can be hit especially hard. This Sunday on an all-new dLifeTV, we'll have one family’s story. Plus, find out how to get the most out of your health insurance benefits. And Chef Michel Nischan prepares a low-carb seafood dish just bursting with nutrients—and flavor! Tune in at 7 pm EST on CNBC and catch the latest episode! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2219088 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2219088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210362&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2Fseniors_living.html Seniors face unique diabetes management challenges. Years of living with diabetes can take their toll, and older Americans are more likely to have complicating conditions such as retinopathy, hypertension, and kidney problems. But a life with diabetes doesn't have to be one devoid of fun. Have you met Robert J. Stewart? Not only has he lived with diabetes for almost 60 years, but he's pole-vaulting and living it up! Robert says, "I'm a diabetic and I'm going to live and have a good time, lots of fun, and enjoyment!" For more clips from your favorite dLifeTV episodes, visit our Viewing Room. And feel free to leave your tips on living well with diabetes in the comments section! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210362 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2210362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192001&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2Ffrom_halle_to_h.html Fame, fortune, and diabetes. It's not such an unlikely combination. In a world where image is everything, well-known entertainers are often hesitant to reveal their real lives with diabetes. But things have been changing in the world of movies, TV, and music. Celebrities are talking about their diabetes, screenwriters are working it into movie plots, and even the stunt animals are getting in on the action. Test your knowledge of celebrities and diabetes with our quiz, see our list of famous PWDs, and brush up on your knowledge of diabetes in the movies. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192001 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2192001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2174477&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2Fin_the_mood_for.html Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and the focus is on love. If you have diabetes, there's plenty to keep in mind when celebrating! There are tons of ways for children and adults to celebrate Valentine's Day while keeping their diabetes under control. Check out the dLife Valentine's Day resources for more on amor! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2174477 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2174477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161898&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2Fnew_dlifetv_epi.html An all-new season of dLifeTV kicks off this Sunday, February 8, and we have a great lineup! The new season features NFL Denver Broncos' quarterback Jay Cutler, CBS News’ Face the Nation anchor Bob Schieffer, and Little People, Big World’s Matt Roloff. Other hot topics to be covered this season include “fighting for insurance,” helping children deal with diabetes, surviving sports stadium food, how to manage diabetes at 30,000 feet, expert answers to difficult questions, and cooking diabetic recipes with Chef Michel Nischan. Tune in on Sunday night and catch the all-new season - and check back at the dLife Viewing Room for clips from your favorite shows! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161898 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2161898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2154528&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2Flower_your_chol.html By now you know that people with diabetes have a higher than average risk of developing coronary heart disease, so it's especially important to maintain normal levels of cholesterol, a related blood fat. But drugs aren't the only option for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some foods and supplements work almost as well as meds -- and without any risk of side effects. February is National Heart Month, we're talking about ways to lower your cholesterol naturally - and we have a slideshow that can show you how! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2154528 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2154528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2145720&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2Fkeeping_a_close_1.html According to the World Health Organization, after 15 years of diabetes, approximately 2 percent of all people with diabetes worldwide become blind, and about 10 percent develop severe visual impairment. Learn more about diabetes and eye health by checking out Dr. Paul Chous' informative expert columns, and learn more about vision complication prevention and treatment. Then take our eye health quiz and "see" what you know! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2145720 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2145720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2133037&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2Fjanuary_is_nati.html Did you know that people with diabetes are at higher risk for thyroid problems? January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, and we have what you need to know about this little-known complication. You can also check out a segment from dLifeTV about diabetes and thyroid disease, or read an article from one of our experts. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2133037 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2133037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2114036&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2Fbrrrrrring_on_t.html With the chill of winter finally upon us and plenty of snow starting to fall, we want to make sure we don’t “flake out” about our diabetes management. From maintaining blood sugars while sledding to enjoying that holiday cocktail, it’s important to keep close watch on our health. Check out the dLife Winter Advisory section for more tips! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2114036 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2114036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2091123&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2Fheal_the_fda.html The diabetes community is trying to get the attention of the FDA, and this is your chance to help! There is currently a petition to the FDA for a Diabetes Advisory Council. According to the petition: "We urge the new FDA leadership to recognize the urgent need for more safe and effective treatment options for diabetes and to reduce barriers to innovation. More treatment options will benefit patients. The disease is progressive. Delays in the availability of new treatments will only result in tremendous cost to public health and the economy. Our recommendation can benefit patients without sacrificing their safety." If you would like to lend your support to this effort, get involved! Sign the petition! For more information, visit HealTheFDA.com. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2091123 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2091123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2071319&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2Fhealthy_new_yea.html Welcome to 2009! What are your healthy resolutions for the New Year? Whether it's losing weight, exercising more, kicking the smoking habit, or lowering your A1C, dLife has the information and moral support to help you achieve your goals. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2071319 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2071319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056952&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2Fits_a_wonderful.html Ready for fun and festive holiday celebrations? Check yourself with the dLife Holiday Grab Bag Quiz! And if you're looking for last-minute help on making it through the holidays, we've got you covered. From cooking to coping and everything in between, our Holiday Resources will make your season bright. And as an added bonus, if you ever wondered what it would be like if George Bailey had diabetes ... find out at Blogabetes! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056952 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2056952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997710&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2Fweight_loss_cal.html Do you know people who can eat anything they want and never gain weight? And do you know others who religiously count every calorie they consume and can't lose a pound to save their life? Controversial new thinking says that not all calories are created equal when it comes to gaining and losing weight — especially that particular soft stuff that settles around your middle. Have the experts been wrong all along? Find out now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997710 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1997710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1994314&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2Fblack_friday_ho.html Put on your comfortable shoes and get ready to work out your wallet. Today is Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season. If you aren’t up to the stressful scene at the mall, work on your list instead with the help of dLife’s Holiday Gift Guide. It’s full of unique and healthy ways to make the season bright. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1994314 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1994314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1994128&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2Fthanksgiving_he.html Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Cooking up a big Thanksgiving feast, but not sure what the best diabetes-friendly choices are for you and your guests? The dLife Holiday Helpline has registered dietitians on call right now to help you make a great meal, from the turkey to the (low-carb) pumpkin pie. If you need further Thanksgiving help, visit our resource center. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1994128 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1994128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1982525&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2Fbe_on_dlifetv_1.html dLife is looking for people to be on dLifeTV - are you ready for your close up? Current needs are as follows: DRIVING AND DIABETES While driving a car, have you had a bad experience because your blood glucose level dipped too low or climbed too high? For a TV story, dLife would like to hear your account of any incident, behind the wheel, that put you in danger or caused injury. Also let us know what steps you have now taken to prevent a similar event. DIABETES AND THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN For a TV story about the economic downturn and the extra burden it places on people with diabetes, dLife would like to hear your story. Please tell us specifically what the hard times mean for you and your family. We’d like to know what medical needs you can no longer afford and how you might be sacri... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1982525 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1982525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971570&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2Fstop_smoking_to.html Whether you’ve been smoking for a lifetime or have just started, quitting smoking is the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of diabetic complications. It is never too late to get on the road to good health. Today is the Great American Smoke Out and there's no better time to quit! Find out more about how to stop smoking and how you can make a difference in your diabetes life. Related: People with diabetes talk about quitting smoking on dLifeTV (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971570 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1971570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1935641&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2Fget_carded.html Talk of the holidays has already begun! Send your special greetings this year and help people with diabetes at the same time. Check out our variety of holiday cards, all featuring original artwork selected in our national contest. The proceeds from each set of cards ordered go to help people with diabetes. Get yours now and beat the rush! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1935641 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1935641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1928392&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2Fraise_awareness.html November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and we're raising awareness here at dLife. There are simple but important things you can do to make a difference in your own diabetes health in the diabetes community as a whole. Find out the top ten now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1928392 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1928392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1884684&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2Fdebating_diabet.html This week, Americans watched the final televised debate between the two main presidential contenders — Barack Obama and John McCain. dLife gives you the facts on where the candidates really stand on the issues closest to your diabetes health. And for a comprehensive look at the healthcare policies of these two candidates, visit the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1884684 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1884684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1871661&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2Fdiabetes_doodle.html Do you want to raise awareness for diabetes this November? As part of the activities leading up to World Diabetes Day, TuDiabetes and DiabetesDaily have teamed up to get more than 20,000 signatures to ask Google for a World Diabetes Day doodle. If you want to see the Google transformed into a work of diabetes awareness art, sign the petition and help bring diabetes to the Google homepage! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871661 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1871661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1863949&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2Fget_your_diabet.html We're pleased to announce a brand new feature at dLife - Ask A Diabetes Expert! Stop by and submit your question for our team of healthcare professionals to answer, or search our database of hundreds of frequently asked diabetes questions. You can also offer your perspective on other member's questions through our unique community answers feature. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863949 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1863949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1842261&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2Ffall_into_good_1.html Welcome to autumn...and a whole new set of seasonal diabetes challenges. Whether you're planning your annual flu shot or thinking ahead to Halloween, dLife has you covered with our Fall Weather Resource Guide. Make sure you don't miss these tips on falling into control from the dLife Medical Advisory Board. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1842261 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1842261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1838992&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F09%2Fdiabetes_and_th_1.html The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah begins today at sundown, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days. The period ends on Yom Kippur, which includes a 25 hour fast. Many religious observances are challenging for people with diabetes, particularly those that involve food or fasting. For some guidance on handling diabetes and religious fasts, check out the Friends With Diabetes. This is also the Islamic month of Ramadan, which traditionally involves dawn to dusk fasting. Diabetes UK has an excellent primer on dealing with diabetes issues during Ramadan. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1838992 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1838992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1795822&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F09%2Fhow_do_you_tell.html Blogabetes blogger Michelle Kowalski has started a new job and has brought diabetes to work with her - but no one has noticed yet. "On one hand this shows that I'm living normally, adding a sprinkle of diabetes here and there without notice, integrating it into my normal daily activities. I'm managing my sugar and not making a big deal of this little slice of my life. On the other hand, shouldn't people notice these little differences between me and them? Shouldn't they hear the beeps and boops of my life?" The question of disclosure is one that varies from PWD to PWD. How do you tell other about your diabetes? Read about Michelle's dLife, find out about one PWDs decision to tell, and talk about your own experiences in the dLife Support Forum. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1795822 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1795822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721583&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2Ffight_for_cgm_c.html A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system tests your blood glucose levels every 5 – 7 minutes throughout the day. It can be used by people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. CCGM devices are changing the way some people manage their diabetes - but insurance coverage is sometimes tough to come by. If you want to join the fight for CGM insurance coverage, sign the CGM Anti-Denial Petition and let your voice be heard. Related: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721583 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705824&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2Ftest_strip_give.html Who doesn't love a chance for free test strips? Our friends at diaTribe are giving away a year's worth of One Touch Ultra test strips just for signing up to receive their free newsletter. According to their website, if you enter their Blood Glucose Test Strip Giveaway, you'll have a chance of winning a grand prize of one year's worth of OneTouch Ultra test strips (based on about 5 strips per day). That's 18 boxes each containing 100 OneTouch test strips. There are also 18 runner up prizes, each consisting of a box of 100 OneTouch Ultra test strips, and you will have a chance to win any of these 19 prizes. Sign up here to enter. Here's hoping one of our dLife family members will win a year's worth of test strips!! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705824 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677868&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2Fsave_on_test_st.html Home blood glucose testing provides vital information that can help you better manage your diabetes. However, with test strips running close to $1.00 per strip, it’s crucial to make every test as accurate as possible, and to help make every expensive test strip count! Check out the top five most common testing mistakes, and what you can do to keep from making them! Related: Blood sugar testing (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677868 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1677868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1636195&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2Fstop_the_spikes.html You probably know what kinds of things make your blood sugar go skyrocketing -- maybe it's pasta, orange juice, cereal, or banana. But sometimes it's less clear what pulls your glucose levels in the other direction. When you eat a higher-carb food, what have you found that softens the subsequent spike? What are some natural options for lowering blood sugar? Test your knowledge of the Spike Stoppers! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1636195 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1636195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1592037&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2Fpost_1.html Julia at Blogabetes says: "So last night, I did the 'Dumbest Thing Ever.' I had a couple of glasses of wine while we had family over, celebrating a birthday, and after they left, I went to bed and turned on the television. And what was on? Steel freakin' Magnolias"... Why does this Julia Roberts movie make Julia the blogger cry every time? Read the rest of the post now, then check out Diabetes in the Movies - The List. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1592037 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1592037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1573860&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2Fdeclare_your_in.html Getting ready for the long holiday weekend? Read our Fourth of July diabetes tips, then take the dLife Summer Survival Quiz to make sure you're ready to enjoy all the fun. And if you're looking for fast and easy picnic-friendly foods, the dLife Recipe Finder has you covered. Whip up some all-American fried chicken; a pitcher of watermelon lemonade; and a batch of fruity fresh patriotic parfaits for your weekend gathering. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1573860 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1573860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526357&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2Fdlife_tummy_tri.html To change the way you look in your bathing suit, you have to change the way you eat. Here's the good news: The diabetic, carb-curbing strategy may burn the fat around your middle more effectively than other approaches. Want to trim an inch or two this summer? Are you game? You can do it with the dLife Tummy Trim Challenge! The dLife Weight Management Center is full of information, tips, and ideas. You can also get support from others taking the challenge in the dLife Support Forum. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526357 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1526357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502643&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2Fdtermined_peopl.html This past Saturday night, dLife celebrated its 3rd anniversary in San Francisco at the ADA Scientific Sessions, honoring some of the best and brightest of the diabetes community. We celebrated by honoring inspiring diabetes heroes like Olympian Bob Beamon, champion ultra marathon runner Missy Foy, and star of the hit show "Miami Ink," Darren Brass. Congratulations to our dLife d-Termined Award Honorees! Related: Famous People with Diabetes (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502643 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1502643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472559&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2Fdoes_your_docto.html Do seniors get shortchanged when it comes to their doctor's care and attention? dLife columnist Ilene Raymond Rush explores the common disconnect between physicians and older patients. Do you need help communicating with your doctor about your diabetes? Check out these resources. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472559 Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1472559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1466131&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2Flowcarb_goodies.html It's Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to the summer season. If the high price of gas has you sticking close to home this holiday, celebrate healthy with low-carb picnic and BBQ favorites from the new dLife Recipe Finder. Want to know how many carbs are in that slice of watermelon or hot dog? Find it in our Food Look-Up. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1466131 Fri, 23 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1466131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454515&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2Fwhich_supplemen.html New studies come out every day reporting that this or that substance lowers blood sugar, increases insulin sensitivity, or improves cholesterol levels. But just as many studies come out showing that these same things don't work. Wouldn't it be nice to find a natural, side-effect-free supplement that would noticeably improve your health? It's not so far-fetched an idea. Take the dLife quiz and find out which supplements work for diabetes and which don't! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454515 Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1454515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446179&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2Frecipes_revampe_1.html Have you checked out the newly-redesigned dLife Recipe Finder? You can search thousands of recipes by category (including low-carb and very low-carb), and when you find a recipe you like, you can change the number of servings to meet your family's needs and Recipe Finder will recalculate the ingredient amounts on the spot. Plus, we have a new tool, the Food Look-Up, which searches a database of more than 25,000 foods -- including many prepared and fast foods -- and gives you an exhaustive nutritional breakdown. Hungry yet? Check it out now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446179 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1446179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1420497&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2Fcelebrate_mothe.html From motherhood to the workplace to caring for your family, is there anything you don't do? You spend so much time taking care of others - today is all about you! Celebrate Mother's Day by taking some moments to yourself and reading about other inspirational mothers - like you - who are managing families and diabetes every day. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1420497 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1420497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1389088&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2Fwe_need_your_vo.html dLife is thrilled to announce that we have been nominated for the “Best Health Website of 2008” People's Voice Webby Award! What's a Webby? Well, they are often referred to as the Oscars of the Internet, so we are honored by the recognition. Unlike the Oscars, however, this award is decided by popular vote from internet users just like you. Now we ask you, the dLife Community, to help us all win. Here's how to cast your vote: Visit http://pv.webbyawards.com Register to vote (we know it's a pain, but it only takes a minute) Once you receive your email registration confirmation, click through on the provided link Click on “Website vote now!” Go to Living and select Health Vote for dLife! Voting ends April 30, so cast your vote today and ask everyone you know to vote! Thank you for... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389088 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1389088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1366740&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2Ftune_in_to_keto.html Do you know what ketones are? No, it's not a musical term. In fact there's nothing melodic about them. If prolonged high blood sugar plagues you, you should know about this common complication and take control. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1366740 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1366740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349668&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2Ftest_your_eyeq.html April is National Vision Month, and dLife wants to know your Eye-Q. According to the World Health Organization, after 15 years of diabetes, approximately 2 percent of all people with diabetes worldwide become blind, and about 10 percent develop severe visual impairment. Don't let this be you. Take control today by knowing the warning signs, and the risks, of vision problems related to your diabetes. Test your Eye-Q now! Related: Vision Simulators (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349668 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1349668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1346186&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2Fkick_butts.html Today, April 2, is Kick Butts Day 2008. Smoking is a habit that hurts everyone, smokers and non-smokers alike. Smokers are insulin resistant, show signs of insulin resistance syndrome, and are at an increased risk – 50% in men and women – for developing type 2 diabetes. Put your health first and commit to quit today! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1346186 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1346186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331451&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2Fspring_clean_di.html Think you're ready to face the challenge of freshening up your diabetes care routine? Take the dLife Spring Clean Challenge and see how you rate...and if it's time for a change! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331451 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1331451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1311127&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2Flooking_for_the.html Hey there, dLifers! Looking for the latest? Read about the first, large analysis of the research on cinnamon and decide for yourself — does it finally answer the question, "Does cinnamon work or not?" Also, watch the dLife chef whip up some low-carb chili that you can pair with a great recipe for cheese and basil scones. Also, you can talk about diabetes-friendly foods for a church buffet with other dLife members! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1311127 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1311127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1303328&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2Fget_your_green.html St. Patrick's Day is on Monday, so the celebrating starts this weekend for many Irish (and honorary Irish) Americans. Considering a tipple or two in honor of the day? Be sure to assess your alcohol IQ before ordering that green beer, so you stay safe while you get your Irish up. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1303328 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1303328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1280799&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2Fmarch_is_nation.html Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney (or renal) failure in the U.S., and kidney disease among people with diabetes has more than doubled in the past decade. According to the National Kidney Foundation, approximately 30% of people with long-term type 1 diabetes (about one in three) will develop kidney disease. The good news is that with early detection and proper treatment, kidney disease can be slowed and, in some cases, reversed. How much do you know about your kidneys and how they work? Take our quiz to find out! Also, learn more about the prevention and treatment of kidney disease. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1280799 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1280799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1245134&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2Fget_fit.html When it comes to working out, are you a gym novice or master of your own domain? Whatever your level of fitness, our latest exercise information is like having your very own personal trainer. Get fit, starting today! Related: Exercise Resources (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1245134 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1245134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1218006&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2Fdlife_responds.html That clacking noise heard around the world yesterday was the sound of millions of people with diabetes putting their blood glucose monitors back on the shelf, relieved to know that the dogged pursuit of tight blood sugar control is no longer necessary. That is, if you read the first paragraph of Thursday’s front page New York Times article on the recently halted arm of the ACCORD study: "For decades, researchers believed that if people with diabetes lowered their blood sugar to normal levels, they would no longer be at high risk of dying from heart disease. But a major federal study …found that lowering blood sugar actually increased their risk of death." This is an exceedingly dangerous takeaway. The bigger story here is what the presentation of this news, not the news itself, tells p... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1218006 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1218006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1215343&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2Fthe_media_blows.html Usually a trusted source of medical analysis, The New York Times has really blown it this morning in their analysis of yesterday's developments in the ACCORD trial. In one paragraph, health care writer Gina Kolata sets back diabetes education at least a decade by opening her NYT piece with the following sensationalized - and simplistic - analysis: "For decades, researchers believed that if people with diabetes lowered their blood sugar to normal levels, they would no longer be at high risk of dying from heart disease. But a major federal study of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older people with Type 2 diabetes has found that lowering blood sugar actually increased their risk of death, researchers reported Wednesday." And the Times wasn't the only offender. Media outlets nationwide tried ... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1215343 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1215343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1213287&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2Faccord_trial_ma.html Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a major change in the ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes) study - a large-scale North American trial with over 10,000 participants. One arm of the trial, which examined the impact of intensively-controlled type 2 diabetes management (i.e., an A1C goal of less than 6%) in preventing cardiovascular complications, was stopped eighteen months early. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) found that type 2 ACCORD participants at high risk for heart attack and stroke who were placed in the intensive diabetes management group had an increased risk of death compared with their peers who were placed in a less-intensive standard treatment (i.e., A1C of 7 to 7.9%) group. It's important to note that the incr... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1213287 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1213287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1177751&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2Fis_your_health.html The campaign trail is hot as the presidential candidates make their way from state to state, debate to debate, stumping for the almighty vote. The issues are the same but the plans are as varied as the many candidates that are all vying for the title of President of the United States. For people with diabetes, one of the issues of concern is health care – rising costs, research, insurance. Who will be the one to garner your vote? Check out the dLife Election coverage for more on how the candidates stack up for PWDs. If you want to offer up your opinion, leave a comment and let your voice be heard! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1177751 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1177751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155938&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2Fada_catches_up.html The American Diabetes Association has started to acknowledge the evidence that a low-carbohydrate diet is beneficial for people living with diabetes....sort of. In the newly-released "Nutrition Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes," the ADA says that: "For weight loss, either low-carbohydrate or low-fat calorie-restricted diets may be effective in the short term (up to 1 year)." This marks the first time that the ADA has acknowledged the clinical benefit of low-carbohydrate diets in any capacity, and we applaud them for taking this step in the right direction. However, for daily diabetes management, the ADA stands firm on its former dietary recommendations, continuing to recommend a minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates daily. The authors noted that "(a)lthough brain fuel needs... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155938 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1155938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1150715&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2Fbraving_the_col.html These cold winter days have us craving comfort foods, but all those carbs are bad for the blood sugar. Fortunately, there are dLife Healthy Swaps — delicious and diabetes-friendly substitutions for comfort standards like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and more. Get swapping now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1150715 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1150715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1124286&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2Fhappy_2008_1.html Working on your resolutions for the New Year? dLife has you covered with plenty of ways to start 2008 off right with great food, fun ways to stay fit, and better diabetes control all year long. Visit our New Year, New You resources now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1124286 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1124286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1119303&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2Fthe_heart_of_di.html People who are living with diabetes need to take their cardiovascular health to heart. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for people with type 2 diabetes. It's time to take a close look at the Heart of Diabetes. According to the IKnowDiabetes.org website, "Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are common diseases and yet many people do not realize that the two diseases are closely linked. Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., partnered with the American Heart Association to create The Heart of Diabetes, a national campaign that aims to raise awareness and educate individuals about the connection between type 2 diabetes and CVD. Led by Randy Jackson, who lives with type 2 diabetes, The Heart of Diabetes inspires individuals living with the disease and t... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1119303 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1119303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1117753&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2Fnew_to_type_2.html dLife member Ilamamama says: "I was just diagnosed with type 2 in mid-November. I am currently taking 1000 mg of metformin and Byetta, but my numbers are still high (140-180 range). I am scheduled to attend diabetes classes starting January 8 and I'm looking forward to that because I feel completely overwhelmed by the whole thing. I need to lose a lot of weight and also start exercising, but I have no energy or enthusiasm to do so. I'm getting tired of hearing "Can you eat that?" or "What about your sugar?" from people." Any advice? Chime in at the dLife Community Forum! RELATED: Beware the Food Police (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1117753 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1117753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1113966&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2Fa_dlife_christm.html Christmas is just days away, and dLife Viewpoints columnists are in the thick of it. So grab a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy the season's best. Visit Santa with Kerri Morrone, read a dLifer's letter to Old St. Nick, trade travel headaches for holiday cheer, and cozy up for a new twist on a traditional Christmas Eve classic. Finally, if you're running out of time and ideas for those last few folks on your Christmas list, dLife has great gift ideas at all budget levels – check them out now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1113966 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1113966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1096214&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2Fholiday_grab_ba.html Much of the country is blanketed in snow today...putting everyone here at dLife in the mood for a little Friday holiday fun. With that in mind, we're delivering a brand new Holiday Grab Bag to get you in the seasonal spirit, too. Take the quiz now and see how much you know about healthy holiday fun. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1096214 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1096214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1067822&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2Fholiday_helplin.html Feasting can be one of the most - and least – eagerly anticipated activities of the holiday season, especially for people with diabetes. Whether it's finding diabetes-friendly recipes or knowing which cranberry sauce to buy, maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge. That's why dLife has created the Holiday Helpline, to answer your diabetes diet and management questions, and support all of your food-related holiday needs! Search for a recipe,* check out our Frequently Asked Questions, and if you’re still stuck, head to our Holiday Helpline Forum to ask our community and experts for answers. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1067822 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1067822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049044&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2Fquestions_for_t.html Is alcohol a carbohydrate? Do you find it tricky to work alcohol into your diabetes control plan? Mixing drinking and diabetes can be somewhat complicated, and it's absolutely essential that you understand it. Test yourself and learn what you don't know by taking this 12-question quiz. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049044 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1049044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049045&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2Fblack_friday.html Today is Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season (not to mention the turkey leftover season). Yes, there are only 38 more shopping days until Christmas, and even fewer until Hannukah. If you want to give someone the gift of good health this year, dLife has some great gift ideas for people with diabetes. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049045 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1049045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049046&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2Fhappy_thanksgiv.html Thanksgiving is here, and dLife is here to help with your food dilemmas, recipe needs, travel questions, and much more in our Thanksgiving Resource Center. As we prepare to give thanks for family and friends, dLife would like to take the opportunity to thank you and all of our community members for your support of dLife and your contributions to our mission of diabetes information, inspiration, and connection. You are dLife. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049046 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1049046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1032984&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2Fdiabetes_a_glob.html Fran Kaufman, American Diabetes Association president, head of the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and member of dLife's Medical Advisory Board, travels the globe to visit different countries and explores their ways of managing diabetes. Featuring narration from five-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close, DIABETES: A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC takes viewers across six continents to gain greater knowledge of the disease and how it affects different communities. In a television first, Discovery Health travels around the world to investigate diabetes' escalating human and economic toll across differing cultures and health care systems. The one-hour documentary will be presented commercial-free in the United States on Sunday, November 18 at 9am ET/PT. Rela... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1032984 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1032984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1027166&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2Fworld_diabetes_2.html The International Diabetes Federation established World Diabetes Day back in 1991, but this year’s observance has a special significance – it is the first time the event will also be officially observed by the United Nations and its member countries. Today in Manhattan, thousands will form a human blue circle in front of the United Nations, walk down 1st Avenue, and then join a diabetes education rally featuring American Idol’s Elliott Yamin and other performers. This evening, the Empire State Building will be one of over 250 landmarks around the globe that will light up in blue to mark the day. dLife Medical Advisory Board member and noted endocrinologist Dr. Francine Kaufman chairs the IDF’s section on childhood and adolescent diabetes, which is the theme of this year’s World D... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1027166 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1027166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1012405&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2Fcaretakers_take.html In honor of National Diabetes Month, Abbott Diabetes Care is running a special series of web-based chat sessions with parents of kids with diabetes in mind. Children With Diabetes founder Jeff Hitchcock and Caring for a Child with Diabetes author Brenda Novak are featured guests You can pre-register for these November events over at the Abbott website. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1012405 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1012405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=996567&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2Fnational_diabet_1.html You know diabetes is a 365/24/7 disease. You live with it every day. And each November the rest of the world sits up and takes notice as National Diabetes Month gets underway. This year, dLife challenges you to observe the occasion by doing just one new thing to improve your diabetes life – physically and emotionally – this month. Learn more now. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=996567 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 996567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=993246&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Fhappy_halloween.html Looking for last minute ideas to make your Halloween fun and diabetes-friendly? Visit dLife's Halloween Central and browse our spooktacular resources. While you're there, take the Click-or-Treat quiz to see if you're ready for a scary, safe time tonight. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=993246 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 993246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979244&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Fflu_season_begi.html You know it's that time of the year when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control starts up their weekly influenza surveillance reports. We're in week two now - take a look at the CDC influenza activity map to see how the flu is hitting your area. Remember, people with diabetes are at high risk for complications from the flu, so getting your flu shot early is important. And if you do get sick, make sure you know how to take care of your diabetes during an illness. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979244 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 979244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=976417&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Fscary_potters_b.html Looking for a fun, Halloween-themed event? DIVAbetic and the POWER Group present Scary Potter's Broomstick Bash! When: Friday, October 26, 3:30-6 PM Where: The Annenberg Building, Main Lobby in the Mount Sinai Medical Center This free diabetes outreach 'Healthy Halloween' event features interactive education, face painting, karate demonstrations, goal setting tips, costume cardio contest, parent support and mask and broomstick decorating contests for kids affected by diabetes and their families. Learn how to stay healthy and upbeat about diabetes self-care throughout the holidays. Free giveaways and Nickelodeon prizes for contest winners. Presented by the POWER Group (Hall Family Center for Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology) and DIVABETIC. Sponsored by Novo Nordisk. Register now: 2... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=976417 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 976417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=964619&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Fa_year_of_diabe.html Diabetes 365 is a collaborative photo project that illustrates daily life with diabetes. Project contributors commit to adding a photo a day for one year. Although it's only been operational for less than two weeks, the project already has already collected over 100 images. As blogger and Diabetes 365 administrator Bernard notes over on Blogabetes, "I think one of the nice things that might come out of it is a better understanding about life with diabetes, especially for anyone who DOESN'T have it." (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=964619 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 964619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=961721&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Fpfizer_drops_ex.html Since its market release in early 2006, Exubera has faced an uphill battle winning widespread physician and consumer adaption. Now, manufacturer Pfizer has decided to pull the product from its portfolio. From Pfizer's third quarter earnings release yesterday: "[W]e made an important decision regarding Exubera, a product for which we initially had high expectations,” said Jeff Kindler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Despite our best efforts, Exubera has failed to gain the acceptance of patients and physicians. We have therefore concluded that further investment in this product is unwarranted.” We will work with physicians to transition Exubera patients to other treatment options in the next three months. We remain committed to investing significant resources in the developm... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=961721 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 961721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=949940&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Fron_santo_walk.html Today was the annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes in Chicago, and thousands turned out to support the fundraising effort. The walk, which is in its twenty-ninth year, was started by the former Chicago Cubs third baseman to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's search for a cure. RELATED: Watch Ron Santo on dLifeTV (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=949940 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 949940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939833&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Ftreats_for_your.html For parents of kids with diabetes, Halloween can be a real test of will and spirit. Sending your child off to trick or treat may feel a bit like letting Augustus Gloop loose in Willy Wonka's famed factory -- floating up the chocolate river without a paddle. But with a little preparation, you and your children can have a safe and happy Halloween. Find out how to prepare for Halloween fun, now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939833 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 939833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939834&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Ftaste_of_blogab.html Have you been over to Blogabetes lately? If you haven't, we invite you to stop by and sample some of the best daily diabetes writing on the web. You'll find funny and poignant accounts of life with diabetes from award winning authors and popular d-bloggers - and they're waiting for you to ask questions and leave comments. Stop by and join the conversation! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939834 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 939834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=925362&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F10%2Fsidebyside_on_d.html The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) has entered the blogosphere with their new Side by Side blog. Written by three seasoned diabetes educators, it's a good place for patients to pick up practical tips and keep up on standards of care. RELATED: The 7 Self-Care Habits of Good Diabetes Care (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=925362 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 925362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=914143&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Fdiabetes_and_se.html When diabetes enters the bedroom, things can get interesting. What if you go low when things get hot? Which intimacy aids are best, and which ones are off limits? And how do you handle a lagging libidio? Test your Intimacy IQ now and pick up some 'best practices' for more pleasure. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=914143 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 914143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=906128&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Fare_you_stresse.html Stress can make your blood sugars higher and your quality of life lower. Are you stressed out? Take the dLife Stress Screening Quiz, then find out how you can relax, revive, and remain in control of your diabetes. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=906128 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 906128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=906129&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Ffall_into_good.html The leaves are changing colors, wool jackets are being pulled from their summer storage bins, and the weather has that crisp, fall edge. While the seasons are changing, it’s important to remain vigilant in your diabetes care. From warm, soothing soups to the fun of Halloween, ‘tis the season to fall into good control. Find out how. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=906129 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 906129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=885419&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Fcelebrating_rel.html Many religious observances are challenging for people with diabetes, particularly those that involve food or fasting. We are in the midst of the Jewish high holy days, culminating in Yom Kippur this Friday. Visit Friends With Diabetes for their comprehensive series of Diabetes Guides focusing on different Jewish holidays. FWD founder Rabbi Hirsch Meisels is looking for input from Jewish readers with type 1 diabetes who have experience with fasting: I urgently need some feedback from type 1's who fasted in previous years. How did you (or more precisely, how did your body handle) the breaking of the fast at the end of the day? Did your BG spike? How high? What did you then do? How long did it take you to get back to normal numbers? Comment here or contact Rabbi Meisels if you would like to... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=885419 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 885419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=885420&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Fdlifetv_gets_in.html Are you a tattoo fan? Or just like reality TV? Then don't miss this Sunday's edition of dLifeTV with Darren Brass of Miami Ink fame for an up-close-and-personal encounter with this TLC television star. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=885420 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 885420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=872195&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Fcalling_all_exe.html Hey dLifers! Sheri Colberg-Ochs, our dLife Expert Columnist and author of several books about diabetes, is working on her second edition of The Diabetic Athlete. She's looking to include you - members of the diabetes community - and your views on what you normally do to adjust for exercise to keep your blood sugars in control, and especially for any unusual sports or activities. Click here to fill out the short survey. And thanks for your participation! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=872195 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 872195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=863799&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Fromance_and_dia.html Combining diabetes with a romantic partnership can be a delicate balance. Living with it is one thing, but what about if you are the partner of a person with diabetes? How do couples handle the intricacies, and the intimacies, of that relationship? Read more about making diabetes a healthy part of your relationship. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=863799 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 863799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=840656&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F09%2Fdo_you_know_the.html Recently, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health conducted a study to determine if a school-based prevention program could help reduce students' risks of developing unhealthy food management behaviors. Diabetes management, with its focus on eating and nutrition, has the potential to create a preoccupation with food. Sometimes this preoccupation becomes an obsession, building momentum until food is almost viewed as dangerous. Worrying about eating the wrong foods and using terms such as “cheating” are unhealthy perspectives that can contribute to the development of an eating disorder. The combination of an eating disorder and diabetes can be deadly. Do you know the signs? Find out more, and empower yourself with information. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=840656 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 840656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=830033&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fdlifestyles_of.html Fame, fortune, and diabetes. It's not such an unlikely combination. In a world where image is everything, well-known entertainers are often hesitant to reveal their real lives with diabetes. But things have been changing in the world of movies, TV, and music. Celebrities are talking about their diabetes, screenwriters are working it into movie plots, and even the stunt animals are getting in on the action. Test your knowledge of celebrities and diabetes. We bet you'll learn a thing or two! Related: dLife Fame Pages (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=830033 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 830033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=824717&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fblogabetes_not.html Diabetes is more than just managing numbers and lab tests - it's also about managing emotional health. Our Blogabetes writer, Michelle Kowalaski, touches upon some of her thoughts as she does the daily diabetes dance: Not a Care in the World I read today about a woman who boluses for every jelly bean, grape and kernel of popcorn she eats. And I can’t help but think “why?” I mean, I know why, but why don’t I have that mindset? What has happened to me that I eat a handful of mini vanilla wafers without a second thought? Ok, I do give it a second thought, but I don’t use the fast-acting insulin that I have readily available. What exactly is it with me that I can’t always bring myself to use that? I’m a grazer, and I’ve speculated that perhaps I’m afraid. Afraid that I... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=824717 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 824717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=821403&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fblogabetes_gett.html Blogabetes bloggers have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming launch. Today's post is from Carey Potash. Enjoy! Up a Creek My inaugural season coaching Charlie's soccer team – The R2s – came to an end. The soccer part went well. We scored "THIS many" goals. (Holding up sticky orange fingers) The other teams scored "THIS many goals." (Holding up slightly less sticky orange fingers) I know soccer. That part comes easy. But managing diabetes when there's 117 various obstacles working against me? Not so much. I often found myself winging it; rolling the dice; holding my breath; crossing my fingers; thanking my lucky stars; speaking in clichés. I did a lot of research on pumping strategies for excessive activity. The more I read, the more confusing it got. * Reduce basal rates... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=821403 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 821403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814252&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fmanaging_your_c_1.html Is focusing on controlling blood sugar levels enough? That's the question Gina Kolata of The New York Times asked yesterday in a feature story about heart disease risk in the diabetes population - and how high cholesterol and blood pressure remains seriously undertreated. It's also apparently misunderstood. In a recent ADA survey, only 18 percent of people with diabetes acknowledged that the disease put them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The big takeaway is that while keeping blood glucose levels under control is important, and may decrease damage to small blood vessels, cholesterol reduction and blood pressure control are key to preventing cardiovascular disease. This may mean adding drugs, like statins, to an already complicated diabetes regimen, but in terms of preventi... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814252 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 814252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809631&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fblogabetes_eave.html Diabetes can make some of life's more complicated moments even more challenging. This morning's Blogabetes post is from Julia Zegarra, touching on some special issues that teens with diabetes may face. Eavesdropping While waiting for Olivia to take her swim test at Clara Barton last week, I was eavesdropping on a couple of girls standing in front of me. They scared the crap out of me. They were both talking about how they hated having to take insulin because insulin makes you fat. “It’s true,” one girl said, “I read it on the internet.” The other girl was amazed, but believed her readily. Then they started discussing how they both let themselves run high – so high that their meters just say HI – in order to maintain or even lose some weight. They both said that they ra... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809631 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 809631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=805993&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fcounterfeit_tes_1.html FDA officials have traced counterfeit test strips for OneTouch meters found in American and Canadian pharmacies last year to a Chinese distributor. The New York Times has an update on this story. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=805993 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 805993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=805994&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fold_dog_does_ne.html With all the latest advancements in type 2 oral medications, it may seem the newer the better. dLife Expert columnist Daniel Trecroci challenges that theory as he uncovers a recent study about the effectiveness of older medications. Read the latest now. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=805994 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 805994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797125&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fblogabetes_the.html Welcome to the dog days of summer, dLifers! We have another installment of Blogabetes today, with blogger Scott Marvel'sdebut post on the routine of blood sugar monitoring: My Blood Test Routine I recently made a resolution. I challenged myself to up the ante on my daily blood glucose testing routine. Seeing some vast holes in my finger stick line graphs, I knew I was due for a kick-start. It started off with a flurry of finger lances and a rapidly growing discard pile of test strips. Since then, it has mellowed out ever so slightly, to a more maintainable pace. 200 test strips per month is what my health insurance allows me. That gives me seven strips a day to use as I will. Give or take a few, for you math whizzes out there. To keep myself organized, I mentally plotted my daily te... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797125 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 797125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=792991&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fblogabetes_sche.html As the work week winds to a close, the ever-vigilant bloggers at Blogabetes are hard at work writing about their diabetes lives. Today's post comes from Kim, about diabetes and scheduling issues. Scheduling Woes My schedule has been blown out of the water by the new baby and maternity leave. This has really bad implications for my diabetes. I don’t test, eat or take meds at regular times. It makes me feel so out of whack, especially when you throw some sleep deprivation into the mix. The trickle down effects are multiple – I don’t plan meals as well, I don’t cook as much, I don’t get my walks in and I feel cruddy and unmotivated to take care of myself. I think the hormonal rollercoaster must be affecting my sugars as well. It’s hard to tell what they’re doing since I’m n... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=792991 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 792991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783007&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Ftwinkie_syndrom.html Welcome to another post from the Blogabetes bloggers! This edition is from blogger George Simmons. Enjoy! Being a dad with diabetes can have some affects on your family that you may have not thought about. I always show and explain as much as I can about my type 1 diabetes to my children, but there are times that my diabetes shows its ugly face in their lives. Like this story: I remember back to an event at our church when my son was five. It was a neighborhood fair and there were games, food, and bounce houses of every style you can think of. Each of the church members was asked to bring a dessert or casserole to share. Well, one family brought a huge box of individual wrapped Twinkies. My son comes running over to me and asked if he can have one and of course I said okay. He gra... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783007 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783006&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fhow_many_carbs.html Carb counting 'mixed' dishes like casseroles can be a big challenge for people with diabetes. Luckily, dLife's Lara Rondinelli, RD, CDE, has some great tips on how to eyeball the carbohydrate content in soups, pasta dishes, and more. Learn how. RELATED: "Everyday Eating" with Lara Rondinelli (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783006 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=775434&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F08%2Fdlife_at_aade.html She teaches you about testing, meds, and more; helps you understand your highs and lows; and guides you through the confusion of carb counting. She's the diabetes educator, arguably the most important member of your diabetes care team, and this week educators across America gather in St. Louis for the annual American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) conference. dLife is here to bring you all the latest news from our CDE friends. We'd also like to remind the diabetes educators out there to please stop by and see us at booth 1726. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=775434 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 775434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=770754&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Ffda_committee_r_1.html Yesterday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended in a 22 to 1 vote that FDA keep the controversial type 2 diabetes drug Avandia on the market. The panel also voted 20 to 3 that the drug does raise heart disease risk, however, and backed the requirement of a "black-box" warning on Avandia labeling. An estimated one million Americans currently use Avandia to control their diabetes. In May, the New England Journal of Medicine published a controversial metanalysis of research examining Avandia and heart disease risk, setting off a significant debate in the diabetes community and Congress, and prompting the FDA to accelerate the committee hearing process on the drug. While the panel's decision is considered a 'recommendation' to the FDA, the agency historically has f... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=770754 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 770754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=767618&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fnoting_errors_s.html Welcome to the start of a new work week and another preview from the Blogabetes bloggers. This week, blogger Nicole Purcell makes her Blogabetes debut: Errors: When Things Take An “Accidental” Turn for the Worst Ah! It’s a new day and my fasting blood sugar comes in at a sweet 103 mg/dl. “Not too shabby,” I think, maybe feeling a bit arrogant. I go about the business of the day - exercise, hop in the shower, dry the hair, feed the cat - get in the car for work. Drive 30 of the 45 minutes it takes to get there. And then I think - caught in a wave of abject panic, “Where is my pump?” I do the pat down, you know the one. I pat with flat, frantic hands at my bra, my hip, my waistband. And I know then exactly where my pump is. On the shelf in the bathroom, pumping insulin... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=767618 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 767618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761545&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fmy_year_of_livi.html Happy Friday, dLifers! Today we have another preview post from the soon-to-be launched Blogabetes, this time from Robert Rummel-Hudson: My Year of Living Dangerously I am going to begin this, my very first blog post here, with a confession. I have fallen off the wagon. Not the booze wagon; even before my type 2 diagnosis in February 2006, my drinky drink days were mostly behind me. (College was fun, from what I remember.) No, the wagon I have fallen off of is the healthy living, weight-losing, diabetic-under-control wagon. When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year, my a1c was hovering above 10, and I was about 35 pounds overweight. I was also terrified. I was 38 years old, with that big number (let's call it "thirty-ten") looking in the near future. My own father died at the... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761545 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 761545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760519&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fwatermelon_gets_1.html Sweet, juicy watermelon is a perennial summertime favorite, naturally rich in nutrients such as cancer-fighting lycopene, vitamin A, and potassium. Unfortunately, it also packs a big glycemic punch, making it a less favorable choice for people with diabetes. But good news may be coming to a supermarket near you. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) reports that the agency's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed a new breed of watermelon that contains the same nutrients in conventional varieties, but cuts the sugar content by over 50 percent. According to USDA, the ARS has shared the new lower carb melon with growers, and hopes to see the watermelons "showing up in produce aisles by summer's end." RELATED: Nutritionally-Analyzed Watermelon Recipes (Sou... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760519 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 760519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750253&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fmanaging_your_c.html Welcome to the start of another week, and another sneak-peek into dLife's Blogabetes. This morning's post is written by Julia Zegarra, Blogabetes writer and mother of a child with diabetes: Mrs. Fix-it I’m more than a little OCD when it comes to Olivia’s diabetes care. Not in the “must log every number and every carb and every speck of exercise” (because, hello? She’s twelve and doesn’t ask for food any more, she just goes and gets it and exercise? Hah. But that’s another post.), but more in a “I need these numbers to be even,” way. It’s maddening. Olivia could eat the same thing at the same time and do the same amount of exercise (hah) every day and still have wildly different bg readings each day. And I just want. To. Fix. It. I finagle insulin doses like pieces o... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=750253 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 750253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=747207&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fblogabetes_snea.html Here's another sneak peek into the soon-to-be launched Blogabetes! Today's post is from Blogabetes blogger Carey Potash: The Grape Conundrum We're constantly weighing things. Weighing grams. Weighing negatives. Weighing the lesser of two evils. On the soccer field at halftime I weigh the effect grapes will have on Charlie when his blood sugar is 260. I weigh this against the sadness he'll have if he's the only kid unable to enjoy a halftime snack. This one's easy though. I'll never ever subject him to exclusion. But, how many grapes? I don't like that he's 260, but he's running around like a wildebeest for two hours. He should come down. Right? Well, maybe. He may also go up higher with all that adrenaline pumping. He may just stay the same somehow and then plummet later. I can't bol... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=747207 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 747207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=740518&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fget_answers.html Looking for a particular feature on dLife.com, or maybe you aren¹t sure about how to update your profile? Our Frequently Asked Questions may have the answer. We¹ve compiled a list of facts dLife members most often want to know about dLife and the dLife.com website. Take a spin through the dLife Support FAQ to see if your question has already been answered! Remember, the Frequently Asked Questions link can always be found in the bottom navigation of the dLife.com website. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=740518 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 740518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=737600&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fupdate_from_min.html Please find below the latest from Steven Cragle at Minimed: "Recently, Medtronic became aware of cases where exposure to strong magnetic fields like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) resulted in damage to Medtronic Paradigm insulin infusion pumps. Medtronic has taken this situation very seriously, and we have voluntarily notified our patients, physicians and the FDA about these incidences, reinforcing the need for caution when using our insulin infusion pumps while in close proximity to strong magnetic fields like MRIs. The FDA has agreed with our assessment of the situation, and categorized this announcement as a Class II Field Correction, requiring us only to notify patients of the potential risk MRIs pose to their insulin pumps. Patients should not be concerned or take any further acti... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=737600 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 737600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=737599&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fcoming_soon_blo.html dLife is introducing Blogabetes - a new diabetes blog featuring some of your favorite voices from the diabetes blogosphere and introducing some new voices as well! Blogabetes will highlight "real life" with diabetes. These are people making sense of a "diabetes diet." These are people wearing insulin pumps. These are the parents of children with diabetes. These are people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes telling the true stories of what it's really like to live with diabetes. Over the next few weeks, as we prepare to launch Blogabetes, we'll be giving dLife Today readers a sneak preview from featured Blogabetes writers. Check out today's post from Michelle Kowalski: Finding My Demon It happened when I was giving the baby a bath on Sunday evening. It was the first time in a week. It wasn�... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=737599 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 737599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=729867&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Fin_need_of_trai.html The blogosphere is a-buzz about Roosevelt Sims, the 65-year old man who was thrown off of an Amtrak train outside of Williams, AZ for appearing drunk and disorderly when in fact he was recently diagnosed with diabetes and experiencing a low blood sugar. Thankfully, Mr. Sims was found safe and sound, but hypoglycemia being mistaken for drunkeness is in the news all-too often lately. Ask Doug Burns. Do you think that employers are providing enough training to their staff? Where is the line drawn between what is "part of the job" and simply "being a compassionate human being?" What do you think? RELATED: Diabetes Advocacy (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=729867 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 729867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=723257&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Ffood_for_though.html Recent research reveals that "Compounds found in pumpkin could potentially replace or at least drastically reduce the daily insulin injections that so many diabetics currently have to endure." Is this a story to follow or are we just waiting for the clock to strike midnight? Talk about it in the dLife Community Forum. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=723257 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 723257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=723258&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2Ffourth_of_july.html Get ready for fireworks, fun, sand, sun...and the challenges of summer holiday blood sugar control. Enjoy your Independence Day by arming yourself with warm-weather resources from dLife. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=723258 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 723258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704512&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F06%2Favandia_what_yo.html If you are taking Avandia as part of your diabetes treatment - or are considering it - you've probably been glued to news surrounding the potential cardiovascular risks. dLife columnist Daniel Trecroci has talked to the experts and now shares his findings with the dLife community. Before you do anything, read all about it here, then talk more with your doctor. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704512 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 704512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=683358&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F06%2Fteam_type_won.html Congratulations to Team Type 1! They are the winners of Race Across America's Corporate Challenge category, crossing the finish line several hours ahead of the closest team/riders. According to their race blog: "After grueling rides through 9% inclines in West Virginia and Maryland, TT1 sailed through Pennsylvania to become the 2007 Corporate RAAM champions beating their time from last year. There were a few penalties -- otherwise they would have REALLY beat their time. So many wonderful people helped us do this - the crew, people across America - from a laundermat in Springfield, Mo. who kept their doors open late for us to finish laundry - a restaurant in Union, West Virginia who gave us food and all you bloggers. The story of eight young men and women with Type 1 diabetes racing 30... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=683358 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 683358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676382&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F06%2Fgo_team_type_1.html The eight members of Team Type 1 hit the road today for the start of their 3,000+ mile Race Across America (RAAM) journey. Last year, this group of elite cyclists, all living with type 1 diabetes, won their division and raised a significant donation for diabetes research. Find out more about their incredible journey on the Team Type 1 Race Blog. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676382 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 676382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676383&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F06%2Fjump_start_your.html If the fact that exercise can improve your diabetes control hasn’t motivated you to get moving, maybe the arrival of swimsuit season will. Exercise physiologist Dr. Sheri Colberg-Ochs has great tips to get you out of the couch potato rut and in beach-ready shape in no time. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676383 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 676383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676384&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F06%2Fdiabetes_nightl.html Meet Walt Raleigh. Although he was voted “most likely to do a keg-stand” in college, he’s slowed down significantly since discovering his diabetes doesn’t necessarily mix well with the party scene. Find out more from “The Type 2 Curmudgeon” himself. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676384 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 676384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=651252&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F05%2Fare_you_summer.html Summer is finally here! It's the time of year we kick back a little, soak in the sun, take a trip somewhere beachy, and focus on fun. Don't let poor diabetes management spoil that fun. Take the dLife "Do You Have Summer Safety Savvy?" quiz to make sure you're good to go. Related: Summer Resources (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=651252 Thu, 31 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 651252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=631666&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F05%2Fthe_story_on_av.html Earlier this week, the New England Journal of Medicine published a Cleveland Clinic metanalysis of research on the type 2 diabetes drug rosaglitizone (Avandia) and the cardiovascular risk associated with the drug. The findings prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue a safety warning on Avandia. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the drug's manufacturer, has issued a rebuttal of the study, citing their own "comprehensive and rigorous program of scientific analysis." If you're currently taking Avandia and have concerns about the recent study, talk to your doctor. READ MORE: Cleveland Clinic Study Shows Commonly Used Diabetes Drug Increases Risk of Heart Attack and Cardiovascular Death GlaxoSmithKline Strongly Defends Its Record on Avandia PBS: Online Newshour - Study Raises Concerns... dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=631666 Wed, 23 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 631666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612394&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F05%2Fhappy_mothers_d.html From motherhood to the workplace to caring for your family, is there anything you don't do? You spend so much time taking care of others - today is all about you! Celebrate Mother's Day by taking some time to yourself and reading about other inspirational mothers - like you - who are managing families and diabetes every day. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612394 Sun, 13 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=590644&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F05%2Ftest_your_carb.html Carb counting, low-carb, carb choices – the lingo of diabetes nutrition is full of references to this notorious nutrient. What do you know about carbohydrates? Take the dLife Carb IQ quiz and find out! Related: CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=590644 Fri, 04 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 590644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=583720&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F05%2Fdiabetes_podcas.html Looking for something new to get you moving....and thinking....on your daily walk? Load up your iPod with inspirational, motivational, and informational content from dLife. Janis Roszler, CDE, RD, LD/N hosts dTalk – your source for the latest in in-depth profiles of the people who touch your diabetes life. Listen to dTalk now! (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=583720 Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 583720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564764&cid=s_35170_26_f&fid=35170&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dlife.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F04%2Fdiabetes_and_th.html Test strips, lancets, syringes, pill bottles, product packaging....diabetes can generate a small landfill in treatment-related trash over time. dLife has some helpful advice to keep your diabetes care routine as earth-friendly as possible. Find out more now. (Source: dLife Today) dLife Today info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564764 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 564764