MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'american diabetes'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302886&cid=t_224315_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F01%2Fpsych-central-by-the-numbers-2010%2F In October 2010, according to comScore Media Metrix, Psych Central had 820,000 unique U.S. visitors to the site, and in November 2010, we had 933,000 visitors. That puts us in the top 50 most-visited of all health websites on the Internet today — a first for us! Combined with our international audience, Google Analytics tells us we reach over 1.5 million unique visitors each and every month. Astounding, considering our humble beginnings of indexing other psychology and mental health resources online 15 years ago. To put this in some context, more people visit Psych Central every month than any one of these sites: The American Cancer Society The American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association combined The American Medical Association The American Diab... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302886 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:00:52 +0100 4302886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142751&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-be-part-of-the-cure%2F2010.11.07 (And no, this doesn’t mean you have to become Robert Smith.) With more than two decades of diabetes clocked in, my faith in a cure has been shaken with every diabetes anniversary. Each September, I realize that more has been done to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes, but little has been done in giving us the hope that a cure — a real cure — is possible in our lifetime. Except last year, when I made a trip to Florida to visit the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), my hope was reignited. The Diabetes Research Institute is functioning solely to provide research for a cure for diabetes. And I have cautious hope that they will be the ones to make great strides in curing type 1 diabetes. If not for me, then for the generation after me. Which is why I am p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142751 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:00:03 +0100 4142751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764128&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34765&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhcrenewal.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Favandia-spin-cycle-continues-even-after.html We have posted multiple times about Avandia (rosiglitazone), GlaxoSmithKline's star-crossed glucose-lowering drug.  While Avandia has received considerable media coverage, we focused on two questions: 1 - what are the benefits and harms of rosiglitazone as a treatment of type 2 diabetes, and therefore for which patients under what circumstances should this drug be used? 2 - what barriers have prevented physicians and patients from getting the best possible answer to the first question, and what can be done about them?  (See recent post here.)  In particular, the Avandia case has illustrated how those with vested interests in the success of a health care product have done their best to obscure information that might threaten its success, even when doing so obsc... Health Care Renewal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764128 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0100 3764128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494268&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F04%2F22%2Fdiabetes-rockstar-chris-thomas%2F Filed under: Type 1, BloggersWriting an introductory post is pretty intimidating. I'm sitting at the computer, trying to find the perfect words for The Diabetes Blog. Should I try to be funny? Should I make myself sound sophisticated and professional? As I ponder this, I keep coming back to this: Hello, my name is Christopher Thomas, and I am an Addict. An Insulin Addict. As excited as I am to be a part of The Diabetes Blog, I feel like I'm at an "Anonymous" meeting. I'm standing up in front of a large crowd, all of whom know diabetes. It's pretty obvious why I'm so nervous. Twenty-three million Americans have diabetes. I'm comforted by the reality that every person affected by diabetes has an unique story. Like everyone else, I have my own personal diabetes tale. About three years ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494268 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395320&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Famerican-diabetes-wake-up-call-day-healthcare-reform.html “Diabetes has become the greatest public health crisis of the next quarter century.” This according the American Diabetes Association, via their newest Facebook page for 2010 American Diabetes Alert Day, today. The campaign is meant to sound a bell across the nation as a wake-up call on this incredibly prevalent, expensive, and potentially devastating disease.  [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395320 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:00:48 +0100 3395320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262577&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Feye-exams-early-warnings-of-undiagnosed-diabetes%2F Eye exams may warn doctors of undiagnosed diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes increases your risk for vision loss fourfold, and it's the leading cause of new cases of blindness in people ages 20-74. Retinopathy is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina. However, because of delayed diagnosis, about 10 -20 percent of people with type 2 diabetes already have some degree of eye disease when their diabetes is diagnosed. If ophthalmologists notice that a patient is exhibiting symptoms of retinopathy, they should recommend additional testing. After 20 years nearly all people with type 1 diabetes and 60% of those with type 2 diabetes have developed retinopathy. To cut back on the chances of developing retinopathy, people with type 1 diabetes s... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262577 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3262577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3236023&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fwayback-wednesday-confounded-diabetes-statistics.html Today, another example of the more things change, the more they stay the same: In his new book Diabetes Rising, journalist Dan Hurley reports about skyrocketing numbers of children being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in a wealthy Boston suburb. Parents there are desperate for answers as to why this is happening, yet “the lack [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3236023 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:59 +0100 3236023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182326&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fwin-a-copy-of-diabetes-rising.html A little diabetes online fun for your Monday: Use your Noggin and three lucky readers will win a free copy of Dan Hurley’s new “epic” book, “Diabetes Rising.” First off, you may have heard a lot of buzz about this book lately. The full title is, “Diabetes Rising: How a Rare Disease Became a Modern Pandemic, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182326 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:00:13 +0100 3182326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950938&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fcountdown-to-world-diabetes-day-get-ready-for-the-big-blue-test.html Hope you all had a fun Halloween weekend. Somehow the conclusion of that sugar-fest seems a great segue into National Diabetes Awareness Month, no? And the countdown begins to World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, 2009. Where to begin describing all the activities planned around the web and around the world to “bring diabetes [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950938 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:23 +0100 2950938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842729&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fauthor-dan-hurley-on-diabetes-part-1-try-harder-is-not-enough.html Dan Hurley is a journalist and science writer who contributes regularly to the New York Times.  He’s also written for the Medical Tribune and Psychology Today.  And he’s one of us PWDs.  His new book, Diabetes Rising, is an exposé on the academic world of diabetes, coming out January. Have a look at last week’s [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842729 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:33 +0100 2842729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828413&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fsneak-preview-epic-new-book-diabetes-rising.html Curious about what’s happening in the diabetes industry and research community? Or maybe (like me) you think that you already know what’s going on… Well, get ready for a concise and extremely entertaining exposé of the current status of diabetes care and research towards a cure. The title is Diabetes Rising, the new “epic [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828413 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:55:27 +0100 2828413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727370&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fblood-sugar-guidelines-in-the-crossfire.html Did any of you catch this excellent article in the New York Times last week: Diabetes Case Shows Pitfalls of Treatment Guidelines?  I was surprised to see very little blog chatter on it. It’s a fascinating summary of the recent controversy over national blood sugar guidelines, sparked primarily by the ACCORD study that scared everybody [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727370 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:17 +0100 2727370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674454&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fa-word-from-christian-stokes-one-lucky-teen-with-diabetes.html Several years ago, the American Diabetes Association decided to create a new position called the National Youth Advocate, which would give one lucky teen the chance to meet with Senators and Representatives and travel to summer camps to inspire young kids to get involved in diabetes research and awareness. It’s similar to the JDRF Children’s [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674454 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:00:55 +0100 2674454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616828&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FUZiZam5Ns80%2F Just when you thought Diabetes was being left out of the disease awareness month trend comes American Diabetes Month. The American Diabetes Association has declared that November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is getting a full five week month to boot…not one of these cheesy four week months. The American Diabetes Association is sponsoring this American Diabetes Month to shine the spotlight on what is said to be the fastest growing healthcare crisis of the 21st century. There are approximately 75 million Americans who are either at risk for type 2 diabetes or who currently have diabetes. But what can we expect out of the American Diabetes Month? Many Faces of Diabetes The American Diabetes Association’s American Diabetes Month is going to focus on what is called, &#8220... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616828 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:09:19 +0100 2616828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469858&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fanother-good-reason-to-breastfeed.html OK Gentlemen, you are excused for today. No hard feelings. Now, for those of you Ladies with any interest in conceiving babies any time soon, here’s another good reason to choose breastfeeding: New research shows that lactation lowers your risk of metabolic syndrome and heart disease, AND the longer you breastfeed, lower the incidence of cardiovascular risk [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469858 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:00:53 +0100 2469858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469859&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fpatch-pumps-cgm-creeping-towards-the-closed-loop.html Slowly but surely, a fully integrated “closed loop” or “artificial pancreas” system doesn’t seem so pie-in-the-sky anymore. By that I mean: the real diabetes device news coming out of this week’s annual ADA Conference was not any product launch in particular, but what I view as a “clear and present” push towards a more automated diabetes [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469859 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:57:09 +0100 2469859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463215&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Ffact-finding-at-ada-in-the-big-easy.html It’s been a whirlwind few days here at the 2009 American Diabetes Association annual conference in New Orleans.  Consider: 389 oral presentations 100 clinical symposia (more science talks) 104 late-breaking abstracts (papers submitted after the conference program was filled up) 1,538 research posters 465 published abstracts (research synopses) 150+ exhibitors on one enormous exposition floor In short, it’s been factual overload — [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463215 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:43:00 +0100 2463215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458403&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FVAgfQEHHE4o%2F The perfect Christmas gift for a Diabetic would be one that is both useful to the Diabetic and raises money for diabetes research and awareness. Don’t have any diabetic friendly gift ideas? No worries. I have put together some Christmas Gift Ideas for Diabetics that should make any Diabetic on your list happy. What’s great is that not all the gifts are diabetes themed but all are included in the American Diabetes Gift of Hope program meaning partial proceeds go towards Diabetes research and awareness. What better Christmas gift could a diabetic receive than support for finding a cure for diabetes? Pocket Page Recipe Book $15.99 We all know that diet is one of the most important elements in living a diabetes friendly lifestyle. A great gift for the diabetic in your life would b... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458403 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:45:04 +0100 2458403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453046&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Foff-to-adas-annual-meeting-in-new-orleans.html Today kicks off the American Diabetes Association’s 2009 annual conference, this year in balmy New Orleans.  I won’t be responding to emails today, because on I’m underway! It’s actually a nostalgic day for me, because my decision to attend the ADA conference taking place in San Diego four years ago was a milestone — being there amongst [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453046 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:41 +0100 2453046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442499&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fcarbohydrate-how-much-or-not-to-munch.html My recent post about Carb Intake for Type 1 Diabetics was pretty critical of new research and of the ADA’s recommendations. Today, please enjoy a counterpoint view:   A Guest Post by Hope Warshaw, nutrition expert and CDE As a dietitian and diabetes educator for more years than I like to count, (however, not a person with [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442499 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:52:27 +0100 2442499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441452&cid=t_224315_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F22%2Fwho-let-the-quacks-loose%2F I’ve done nothing but battle with crazy ass QUACKS this last two weeks. From the battle with SmartMoney.com to my letters to the editor, I’ve been a busy little bee! Pharmagirl10 brought this crap to my attention: One Doctor’s Quest to Cut Unneeded Treatments (Behold These Six Common Medical Procedures That Do No Patient Any Good) What happened to responsible journalism? What happened to not scaring the shit out of uneducated, not-all-of-them-are-f.ing-doctor Americans? You simply CANNOT tell patients this kind of stuff and expect them to not go jumping off a cliff. There is no such thing as a grain of salt. If it’s on ABC news, it’s fact. The average American is naive and actually believes in responsible journalism. They believe that articles like this have b... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441452 Fri, 22 May 2009 23:35:54 +0100 2441452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405951&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fhow-many-carbs-for-type-1-diabetics.html If you have type 1 diabetes, you should be eating extremely low carb, right?  This keeps your insulin requirements to a minimum and assures the best possible blood sugar control, according to intuition and the personal experience of many PWDs.  But guess what? New research does not agree. Yesterday, diabetes nutrition expert Hope Warshaw sent me [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405951 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:05 +0100 2405951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2297362&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fdismissed-on-diabetes-alert-day.html Just a note to let you all know that my group was automatically dismissed from Jury Duty today,  so I am officially off the hook.  I can hardly believe it.  Let’s hear a communal sigh of relief everyone, please. Why, thank you!  And thank you for all your great insights and suggestions as well.   And now [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2297362 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:05:36 +0100 2297362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205341&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FMROxZ_brEK8%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,483,624954,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() The economy has hit everyone hard, and the ADA is no exception. They’ve announced that they are cutting back, just like many companies in America. One source says that due to a “slowdown in fundraising and cuts in federal funding of diabetes research, the Alexandra, Virginia-based American Diabetes Association has eliminated 86 staff positions, about 10 percent of its workforce.” They are getting rid of jobs that have not been filed and also laying off some folks. They have closed two offices in New England and Maine as well. Tags: ada, american diabetes association, closed branches, layoffShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205341 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:53:43 +0100 2205341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153064&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FyXITKEPVngA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,217,568924,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Every year American Diabetes Wholesale (ADW) sponsors a contest to find the Diabetes Educator of the Year. I love this contest, because education is SUCH an important part of the disease. It isn’t just diabetics themselves that need education on how to combat diabetes, it’s the people around us. You can vote for the Diabetic Educator of the Year. Head on over to the ADW website before March 20th, 2009 and register your choice. There is information on each one of the contestants. Winners will be announced on May 1st. Tags: american diabetes, diabetic educator of the year, wholesaleShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153064 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:23:12 +0100 2153064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104748&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F5_hgQRUM_4E%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,280,502227,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() I’ve often said that getting diabetes as a young child has to be the most difficult thing. I got diabetes when I was in my early 20s, and it’s been a challenge enough! So I have a soft spot for all those children that deal with diabetes. How can you not? That’s why I like the fact that the American Diabetes Association (ADA) always chooses a child each year to be the “national youth advocate.” It’s one thing to hear people talk about the challenges of diabetes, it’s only to see a young child talk about all they go through. This year the ADA has chosen “Chris Stokes, 17, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to b... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104748 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:57:22 +0100 2104748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018053&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FNzUe1f05B5I%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,327742,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Congratulations to Yvette Roubideaux, MD, MPH, from Tucson, Arizona. She has been honored by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) with the Addison B. Scoville Award, which is given away for outstanding volunteer service. R. Stewart Perry, ADA Chair said, “Her contributions to the diabetes community stretches over many years and her continued dedication to diabetes awareness directly support the American Diabetes Association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people living with diabetes.” ~source I love that the ADA recognizes volunteers, because they really help highlight diabetes. The more pe... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018053 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:32:35 +0100 2018053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1961082&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FPHCvCTPfP4I%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,281,261329,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Wouldn’t we love to kiss diabetes goodbye? Boy, I would. I could kiss the cost, the stress, the misunderstanding, the pain, the body changes, the isolation, and the restrictions goodbye in an instant! I wouldn’t hesitate. The great thing about being alive today is that we don’t just have to sit around and wait for something to happen. We can make it happen. For the last several years, we have rec’d nothing but lip service from the current administration in regards to diabetes care. Diabetes continues to grow. And isn’t it sad, since for the last several years people keep saying we are close to a cure. Quite simply, we ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1961082 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:08:07 +0100 1961082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939609&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FulrTkNNLj7I%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,633,241425,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Need a few items for your holiday shopping list? The American Diabetes Association is having a sale over at its site. If you purchase $75 worth of items before November 9th, you get a free serenity candle. Use the code FREEGIFT at checkout. They’ve got quite a few really nice things. One is this happiness candle. I love words and candles and inspiration, and this one covers all three! I may also purchase this digital photo ornament. What a cool thing! How neat to have photos of your loved ones displayed right on the tree. If you buy something, be sure to tell me about it or comment here. Remember, your purchases help support the race for a c... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939609 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:32:38 +0100 1939609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1879861&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fwhat-to-expect-with-diabetes-170-answers-from-the-ada.html The ADA sends me lots of new books to review these days — mostly cookbooks, come to think of it. I’m not always that intrigued.  But the most recent title definitely peaked my interest: “What to Expect When You Have Diabetes: 170 Tips for Living Well with Diabetes.”  Looking it over, I was both encouraged [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1879861 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:15:55 +0100 1879861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522383&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F312418209%2F A study with very mixed results was published earlier in the week. Lowering your bloodsugars may not protect against heart disease but will help with kidney disease down the road. This from the American Diabetes Association… But what may be most important is what the study results have in common - patients with the lowest blood sugar levels had just as many heart problems as diabetics who did not keep as rigid a cap on their blood-sugar levels. When results are confusing and contradictory like this- there is always backlash from patients. I think we need to remember what we have been taught and control our bloodsugars regardless of research like this. if you would like to red more…    Tags: ada, american diabetes asssociation, bloodsugars, Diabetes, diabetics, heart-disease, ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522383 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:58:58 +0100 1522383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1439674&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fadas-silence-is-deafening.html It seems that almost every month, we hear yet another news story about problems at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Last December, even an internal report produced by the FDA itself entitled "FDA Science and Mission at Risk" (which can also be found at the Food and Drug Administration's website) concluded that the FDA was desperately short of money and poorly organized, which is putting people's lives at risk. This has Congressional lawmakers finally giving more serious consideration to their oversight (or rather, their lack of oversight) for the FDA, but money won't solve all the Agency's issues, more careful oversight is needed, too.Back in early March 2008, I wrote that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was soliciting public comments on the Agency's Draft Guidance for Diabetes... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1439674 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:00 +0100 1439674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1411838&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F281130573%2F This is some fabulous news! Renewed promise to continue forward with diabetic gene research… The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced research projects to study newly discovered human type 2 diabetes genes in mice, and potentially find new drug molecules that can treat the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes. The projects will be funded through a renewed partnership — between the ADA/Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Pinnacle Program Project Award — of more than $2 million over three years. Research from the Foundation’s initial grant led to the discovery of five new genes associated with type 2 diabetes. It also led to one for obesity and one for triglyceride levels. Furthering this research will bring great breakthroughs and knowledge in treati... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1411838 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:49 +0100 1411838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128842&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F210546809%2F Here we go again. The word sex… Oh boy you say? There is a new book that has hit bookshelves and boy is it ever needed. When was the last time anyone in the health care profession asked you about your sex life? Probably a very long time. Funny thing is that sexual dysfunction and sexual changes are very natural and common among many who suffer from diseases such as diabetes. And why be embarrassed? We all do it right (if not the human race would have come to a screeching halt)? The book Sex and Diabetes For Him and For Her has answers to vacuum pumps, erectile dysfunction, orgasms, decreased vaginal sensitivity and every other worry or question you could possibly come up with. It is presented in a very real, nonthreatening tone and the writers hit the nail on the head in my opinion. ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128842 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:01:58 +0100 1128842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1093267&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F199865065%2F The perfect Christmas gift for a Diabetic would be one that is both useful to the Diabetic and raises money for diabetes research and awareness. Don’t have any diabetic friendly gift ideas? No worries. I have put together some Christmas Gift Ideas for Diabetics that should make any Diabetic on your list happy. What’s great is that not all the gifts are diabetes themed but all are included in the American Diabetes Gift of Hope program meaning partial proceeds go towards Diabetes research and awareness. What better Christmas gift could a diabetic receive than support for finding a cure for diabetes? Continue Reading The Perfect Christmas Gift for Diabetics (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1093267 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:31:19 +0100 1093267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1003725&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F179847630%2F Just when you thought Diabetes was being left out of the disease awareness month trend comes American Diabetes Month. The American Diabetes Association has declared that November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is getting a full five week month to boot…not one of these cheesy four week months. The American Diabetes Association is sponsoring this American Diabetes Month to shine the spotlight on what is said to be the fastest growing healthcare crisis of the 21st century. There are approximately 75 million Americans who are either at risk for type 2 diabetes or who currently have diabetes. But what can we expect out of the American Diabetes Month? Continue Reading November Is American Diabetes Month (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1003725 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:25:28 +0100 1003725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=985588&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F28%2Fthe-champions-gala.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.D Just returned from a dinner gala put on by the American Diabetes Association, to honor people and organizations who passionately work day in and day out in the cause of diabetes prevention and cure. I must say, this was truly an eye-opening experience. But first, some statistics on the extent of the problem we are having, and the disastrous trajectory in which the disease is progressing: 21 million Americans have diabetes, and 54 million have pre-diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Add the two figures, and we have 75 million Americans, or about 25% of the population suffering from the disease or its precursor. 1 in 3 children born this year will suffer from diabetes during their lifetime. Think of it, in a few short years one third of the population will have diabetes... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=985588 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 05:44:16 +0100 985588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=931180&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2F2008-ada-scientific-sessions-to-be-held.html The American Diabetes Association has announced that next year's "Scientific Sessions" will be held in my former hometown, San Francisco, at the Moscone Center from June 6-10, 2008. In fact, one of my previous offices was located right next door, at 201 Third Street (right next to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art), so I know the area very well. These sessions are aimed at the medical community, but the reality is that journalists, which is a term used quite loosely, can be extended to include bloggers, too. The benefits of attending are tremendous. Not only will you have access to new research, but the vendor exhibitions blow away anything you might find at the lame "Diabetes Expos" the ADA has introduced. The key, if you're interested in attending, is to make your reservations in ad... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=931180 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:30:00 +0100 931180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=856742&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F10%2Fscreening-for-gestational-diabetes-who-when-how.html The American Diabetes Association recently published Proceedings of the Fifth International Workshop-Conference on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. The proceedings are published in a July 2007 supplement to Diabetes Care. The experts participating in this conference have recommended the following screening strategy for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM):Risk for gestational diabetes should be ascertained at the first prenatal visit. Low risk:Member of an ethnic group with a low prevalence of GDMNo known diabetes in first degree relativesAge < 25 years oldWeight normal before pregnancyWeight normal at birthNo history of abnormal glucose metabolismNo history of poor obstetrical outcomesIf all of the following characteristics are present, low risk women are not required to have blood g... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=856742 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:26:36 +0100 856742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=835505&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Famerican-cancer-societys-effort-could.html Can the American Cancer Society's marketing efforts benefit people with diabetes? We may find out next year. In what was arguably one of the biggest news stories in the nonprofit arena recently, The New York Times is reporting that next year, the American Cancer Society announced plans to devote its entire $15 million advertising budget to the consequences of inadequate health coverage.Two 60-second television commercials that form the bulk of the campaign make that point readily apparent. One features images of uninsured cancer patients, appearing hollow and fearful. "This is what a health care crisis looks like to the American Cancer Society," the narrator begins. "We're making progress, but it's not enough if people don’t have access to the care that could save their lives."While its ... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=835505 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:30:00 +0100 835505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=823013&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F26%2Fscientists-to-discuss-epidemic-at-seattle-meetup%2F Filed under: Type 2, Research, Events, CareScientists from all over the world will meet up in Seattle October 22-23 to attend the Warren G. Magnuson Congress for a Global Diabetes Alliance. The initiative is intended to help fight the rapid rise of type 2 diabetes worldwide. International Diabetes Federation past president Pierre Lefebvre, who will be a speaker at the conference, says the need for such an alliance to fight the T2 global epidemic "could not be more urgent."More than one hundred diabetes experts hailing from over twenty countries will attend the congress. There's one main goal: the discussion of how to help under-served populations, such as indigenous peoples. However, the more general problems - prevention, treatment and the possibility of a cure - will also be on the table... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=823013 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 823013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=811045&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2Ffive-things-that-everyone-with-diabetes-should-know.html Brian Klepper Today's New York Times has a brief but very pointed article summarizing the recommendations of Dr. John Buse, director of the Diabetes Care Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and president-elect for science and medicine at the American Diabetes Association. The language below, all sensible shoes advice, is a straight extract from the article. 1. If you are overweight, get screened for diabetes with a fasting glucose test, starting at puberty, at least every three years. If you are not, start at age 45. A normal result is less than 100 mg/dl.2. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, engage in moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking for at least 30 minutes at least five days a week. If you are overweight, reduce calories with a goal of losing at ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=811045 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:04:31 +0100 811045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=791321&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F10%2Flandmark-agreement-in-california-for-students-with-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Daily News, Support, Care, ComplicationsMost school cafeterias and vending programs feed our kids junk, but even worse, students with diabetes are not provided legally required care to manage the disease during school hours. Children with insulin dependent diabetes are heading to school without the assurance of regular blood glucose testing, the administration of insulin or other diabetes care tasks. In 2005, four California families and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) filed a suit in San Francisco, alleging some California school districts were not providing adequate diabetes care. In some cases, parents were called to give aid before summoning a school nurse. Michelle Ferry was one such parent. When her son was in first grade, this widowed... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=791321 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 791321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765738&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F30%2Fny-diabetes-database-raises-privacy-concerns%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Research, SupportThe New York City diabetes database, created to track the growth of (type 2) diabetes amongst the city's residents, has raised the ire of some who claim it violates their right to privacy. A reporter for the Staten Island Advance quotes resident Melissa: "Every time I go to have my blood sugar checked, my test results are being wired to the (city) Health Department. The idea of your privacy being taken away from you goes across all bounds." Melissa also says she doesn't think the city has justification to track patient records for something like diabetes, which is not contagious like, for example, tuberculosis.My first instinct on reading this: cry me a river, Melissa. Residents should be aware their blood sugar levels are being sent to the hea... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765738 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 765738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=756703&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F25%2Festeemed-diabetes-specialist-and-family-victims-of-shocking-crim%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Daily NewsEndocrinologist William Petit Jr. and his family were the victims of an utterly shocking crime on Monday. Two men entered the family home in Cheshire, Connecticut, assaulted the family and forced a woman, probably Petit's wife, to drive to an ATM and withdraw money. The burglars later set fire to the house and fled, leaving the family still inside. Dr. Petit survived the ordeal. His wife and two daughters were killed.Dr. Petit (50) is a prominent diabetes researcher. He is medical director at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. The hospital is a Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate institution. Dr. Petit is also president of the Hartford County Medical Association. He was elected to the American Diabetes Association's Hall of Merit in 1994... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=756703 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 756703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=755626&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F24%2Ftrans-fats-banned-from-seattle-area-restaurants%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Lifestyle, Daily NewsKing County, Washington - following in the footsteps of New York - has banned restaurants from cooking foods in trans fats. King County is home to Seattle, the city famous for its generous rainfall and equally generous caffeine intake. The new rule stipulates that, in addition to the trans fats ban, all eateries in the Seattle-area must also provide nutritional information about menu items. The trans fats ban was passed by the King County Board of Health in an effort to stem soaring rates of illnesses that are linked to obesity, like type 2 diabetes. Board members and their supporters (including a representative from the American Diabetes Association) argue the change will help turn the tide by improving eating habits. Their opponents, howeve... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=755626 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 755626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=737539&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F16%2Fsfda-official-executed-for-accepting-bribes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Daily News, Opinion, SupportFormer head of the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA), was executed for taking bribes in return for approving the use of certain medicines. No, you didn't miss anything. The SFDA to which the news story refers is in China. At ease, boys- you're all safe (for now). Mike Adams of NewsTarget explains in his cartoon that the FDA is a clear and present danger to the health and safety of the American people. The agency is so deeply entangled in protecting drug company profits and corporate interests that it has utterly abandoned its mission of protecting the people. In fact, bribery is routine in the United States drug approval process. A policy exists that allows FDA decision panel experts -- the people who ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=737539 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 737539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796068&cid=t_224315_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F133009964%2F You are newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and you are getting so much information on how you need to change your lifestyle to a diabetes friendly lifestyle you are probably feeling overwhelmed. I figured I would touch on the topic of newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes for those asking - “what do I do now?” (more…) american diabetes association, educate yourself, stress relief, type 2 diabetesShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796068 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:24:52 +0100 796068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=725114&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F10%2Fselenium-elevates-type-2-diabetes-risk%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Drugs, Research, Daily NewsA new study has shown that taking selenium supplements elevates the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Around twelve hundred participants were involved in the study. Some took 200 micrograms of selenium daily, while others got a placebo. After nearly eight years had gone by, the researchers found that those taking the selenium were at an increased risk of nearly fifty percent for Type 2 diabetes.The finding raises the question: does supplementation of the diet with bottled vitamin pills or fortified food products do as much, or possibly even more, harm than good? The Washington Post contains quotes from both Larry Deeb of the American Diabetes Association and Eliseo Guallar of Johns Hopkins University expressing concern at Americans' propensity f... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=725114 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 725114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682748&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F19%2Fdiabetes-awareness-a-long-way-to-go-in-chicago%2F Filed under: Type 2, Lifestyle, OpinionChicago has a long way to go when it comes to diabetes awareness amongst the general public, says pharmaceutical company Abbott. And if the picture in Chicago is representative of the nation as a whole, we should all be very concerned. Or should we? Yes, diabetes awareness - or lack thereof - is a problem. But is Abbott painting an overly pessimistic picture of the situation? Abbott's comments about Chicago came as it announced the results of a poll sponsored to evaluate public understanding of diabetes in the city. The initiative was in preparation for the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions, which begin June 22 in Chicago. (Abbott's North American home base is in Abbott Park, Illinois, near Chicago.)Abbott's conclusion? Most people s... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682748 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682746&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F19%2Ffatal-gender-gap-heart-disease-and-diabetic-women%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Lifestyle, Research, Daily NewsThere's good news to be had in the world of diabetes, says researcher Dr. Deborah Burnet from the University of Chicago: fewer diabetic men are dying of heart disease than was the case three decades ago. The bad news is that the disease is killing more and more female diabetics. Specifically? Women with diabetes are four times more likely to suffer fatal heart attacks than are non-diabetics. This can be contrasted with diabetic men, who have double the risk.Check out a new report published in today's Chicago Tribune for details on this disturbing trend. According to the Trib, there are multiple causes at work here, including the fact that women are getting heavier and more sedentary, making them more prone to both Type 2 diabetes an... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682746 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675447&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F15%2Fharley-davidson-raises-money-for-diabetes-research%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Events, SupportThe B.A.D Ride was born ten years ago in Southern California. B.A.D as in Bikers Against Diabetes. Rip Rose, a biker and photojournalist for Easyriders, wanted to bring the biker nation together in the fight against diabetes. Today, that dream is a reality. On Sunday morning, June 10th, nearly two dozen Harley-Davidson motorcycles roared to life, heading out to Oak Canyon Park in Irvine, where they were joined by hundreds of other riders from Southern California at a fair with bands, food, vendors and a ride-in bike show. Sunday's event marked the ride's 10th anniversary. Rip's B.A.D Ride partners with the American Diabetes Association, and 80% of the money raised goes to diabetes research. This story goes out t... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675447 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675446&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F15%2Fdiabetes-summer-camps-for-kids%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood As a parent, sending your child with diabetes to overnight camp may seem a pipedream. You endlessly are assisting, reminding and checking up on them to help keep their disease under control. How could your child ever head autonomously away to camp? One answer is the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) diabetes camps for kids. The ADA is the largest provider of diabetes camps for kids in the world. Safety is their number one priority, as kids with diabetes are guided by well-trained staff, usually adult counselors with diabetes working within a climate that understands the daily regimens. Kids are surrounded by kids just like them, diabetes is the norm. Diabetes education within an experiential framework is an integral part of camp philosophy. Kids... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675446 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675459&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Finsulin-pumps-101%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, SupportInsulin pumps are especially helpful to match your insulin to your lifestyle, instead of the other way around. The pump delivers insulin in varying, small amounts throughout the day, more closely resembling a healthy pancreas. Type 1 diabetics of all ages are using the insulin pump, and even some type 2 diabetics have chosen to try the pump. Insulin pumps boast better blood glucose control, even a potentially lower A1C. The American Diabetes Association lists some pros/cons of the insulin pump. The pump eliminates the need for multiple injections, significantly reduces large swings in blood glucose, makes diabetes management easier, and can improve the quality of life. Pumps have a convenient disconnect port so you can shower, swi... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675459 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675458&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Fattaboy-politician-s-son-takes-diabetes-fundraising-to-washing%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Lifestyle, Events, SupportAs my parents explained it to me, when your child is diagnosed with diabetes you are slapped in the face with a shocking revelation: we can't fix this! However a blessing in disguise was bestowed upon Dylan Fossella, an 11- year-old boy who also happens to be the son of Vito Fossella, a Congressman from Staten Island. Dylan Fossella, was just five years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He will be one of 150 other children and teenagers living with type 1 diabetes from across the country heading to D.C. on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. They will speak to lawmakers to encourage funding toward a cure. To earn the trip to Washington, he had to write a letter to his local Congressman, who happens to ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675458 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674823&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F12%2Fmore-on-the-stem-cell-act-and-bushs-promised-veto-take-actio.html As I wrote earlier, President Bush has vowed to veto the bipartisan Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, SB5, when he returns from his European trip. This bill offers hope of a cure or, at the very least, more effective treatments for many chronic illnesses, including Types 1 and 2 diabetes, Parkinsons, Alzheimers and many others.In an eloquent Op-Ed in the San Francisco Chronicle, Dwight Holing, a member of the national Board of the American Diabetes Association, explains why this bill is so important. (I have had the pleasure of serving as President of the SF Bay Area's ADA Leadership council with Dwight serving, until recently, as Chairman.  When Dwight speaks on the subject of diabetes, we all should listen.)Here are some excerpts from his opinion piece [with my comm... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674823 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:18:57 +0100 674823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674826&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F9%2Ftruth-and-consequences-the-sad-tale-of-avandia-gsk-the-fda-a.html Medical science has always benefited from a healthy debate about the risks and benefits of various treatments. Doctors and other health professionals are trained to think critically about published data and to be cautious about recommending new (and old) treatments that have not met the highest standards of safety and efficacy. GSK's Avandia (from the News&Observer)Then they leave the relatively protected environment of their training institutions and enter the real world of high pressure, big business that is medicine today. Squeezed by time pressures, struggles over reimbursement, marketeers pushing their products, and patients demanding stuff they see on TV, they start to prescribe products and recommend treatments that they may not have under different circumstances. I’ve bee... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674826 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 22:22:07 +0100 674826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674827&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F9%2Fsupport-hope-bombard-pres-bush-with-demands-to-not-veto-s-5.html "Yesterday President Bush confirmed his intention to veto the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (S. 5). We need your help to fight this threat.  A veto of S. 5 would be a devastating setback for the nearly 21 million Americans affected by diabetes.  This is a historic opportunity to advance scientific research, and it should not be squandered!"This is language from an American Diabetes Association (ADA) e-mail to diabetes advocates, but the same message could have come from Parkinsons, Alzheimers, and innumerable other medical advocacy groups.  It is time to (once again) send a loud and clear message to President Bush et al that we want the US to pursue all avenues of stem cell research.  "Protecting" discarded embryos that are going to be destroyed... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674827 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:10:39 +0100 674827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650709&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F5%2F31%2Fthe-charges-against-mr-universe-are-dropped.html Good news!  The SF Chronicle reports that charges against Mr. Universe related to a hypoglycemic episode have been dropped. According to the story, "prosecutors initially insisted Burns needed to provide more medical evidence that he was a Type I diabetic suffering from insulin shock at the time. "  Come on!  A history of Type 1 diabetes, taking insulin, and ER documentation of a glucose of 29...I'd say that pretty much cinches the diagnosis.  I hope the end result of this fiasco is that the San Mateo police get  a lesson from the local American Diabetes Association Leadership Council on manifestations of low blood sugar.  How about it guys? Pat Salber, MD (Source: The Doctor Weighs In) The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650709 Thu, 31 May 2007 20:23:58 +0100 650709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650910&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F31%2Ftreating-low-blood-sugar-practical-advice-and-a-variety-of-choi%2F Filed under: Type 1, ChildhoodWhen my older brother Mark was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 13, I was nine years old. I absorbed the basic science of high and low blood sugars, and how he needed daily insulin to regulate his blood sugar. But little did I expect an awaiting surprise. One day my mom returned home from grocery shopping and pulled out two giant bags of Jolly Rancher hard candies. I remember the scene clearly. You see, I was a candy addict (still am). Big bags of watermelon Jolly Ranchers had my full attention. My mom explained how this candy was purchased for Mark, in case he had low blood sugar at school. I nodded my head in full agreement, then began stuffing handfuls of them in my pocket every day or so thereafter. Yet, whenever the bag of Jolly Ranchers was... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650910 Thu, 31 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 650910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644952&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Fa-script-for-your-next-doctor-s-visit%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, Research, SupportYou will soon have role playing cards available for your doctor's visits. The conversation is scripted with four questions and the answers as to whether or not you should be on a statin. Two can play, but millions will have a chance of their very own! The pocket cards are intended to empower patients to determine whether they should or should not take a statin. Statins are cholesterol lowering drugs that supposedly reduce the risk of heart attack. Diabetics are typically at a higher risk for heart attack. The card includes answers to four questions: (1) What is your risk of having a heart attack in 10 years? (2) What are the benefits of taking statins as compared to not taking statins? (3) What side effects can y... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644952 Tue, 29 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612018&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F15%2Fstarving-to-live-longer%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Research, SupportAs far back as the 1930's, both mice and men were scientifically proven to outlive their well-fed peers. Albeit under drastic (and closely monitored) circumstances calorie-restricted diets had participants outliving their peers by as much as 40%. How does a diet verging on the brink of starvation extend a lifespan? Researchers have found that persistent hunger promotes long life and identified a critical gene that specifically links calorie restriction (CR) to longevity. Genetic evidence has finally emerged in labs to explain the increased longevity in response to calorie restriction. This link was also identified between calorie restriction and aging. Of course this discovery immediately provoked the scientists to ponder the potenti... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612018 Tue, 15 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601912&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F09%2Fdiabusine-too-profitable-to-cure%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, Research, Books, SupportAfter living with diabetes for over 50 years, and witnessing few changes in the treatment of the disease, Brent Hoadley has written Too Profitable to Cure. Distressed that the cure is no closer now than when he was diagnosed, at the age of 14 -- Hoadley took it upon himself to find answers. He notes the current state of healthcare for those who suffer from chronic diseases, and contends that profit, not humanitarianism, is driving American healthcare. As an entrepreneur and an investor, he is aware, and appreciates the profit motive that drives capitalism. However, he feels the bottom line should not interfere with the pursuit of a cure. With pragmatic drive, he identifies culprits and urges act... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601912 Wed, 09 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=579298&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F30%2Fnovocell-a-stem-cell-engineering-company%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Drugs, Research, Services, SupportNovocell is the first company to use polyethylene glycol (PEG) to encapsulate clusters of insulin-producing cells. This biocompatible substance allows glucose and insulin to pass freely through the coating while preventing the body's immune system from destroying the islets. The encapsulated islets release human insulin through natural mechanisms in response to the recipient's blood glucose. The islet cells used in this study are isolated from human cadavers. The implant procedure is performed under local anesthesia and the encapsulated islets are injected into a surgically formed micropocket in the subcutaneous tissues of the thigh or lower abdomen of the recipient. The patients received temporary low dose cyclosporine (50-... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=579298 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 579298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560286&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F22%2Ftips-to-prevent-diabetic-foot-complications%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Services, SupportIn recognition of Foot Health Awareness Month, LifeMasters encourages diabetics to prevent foot complications by following a few simple steps to maintain healthy feet. As you know, diabetics are more prone to foot complications. These complications include fungal infections, calluses, ulcers, foot deformities, and gangrene -- which may include infection and may in some cases, lead to amputation. The underlying diabetic cause for these complications is the nerve damage, also called neuropathy and a decrease of blood flow to the foot. Neuropathy causes loss of feeling in the feet, decreasing feeling, affecting balance and leading to a foot injury. Diabetes also causes damage to blood vessels in all parts of the... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560286 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 560286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=558434&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F21%2Fc-peptide-the-path-to-enlightenment-of-diabetic-complications%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Lifestyle, Drugs, Research, OpinionAs a diabetic with the esteemed honor of pouring my heart and soul out for an audience as well-informed as you - I feel it is OUR job to inform our doctor's of the important discoveries being made in diabetes. The discovery I am most concerned with these days is raising awareness of C-peptide. When I learned that all forms of synthetic human insulin these days DO NOT have C-peptide (like natural human insulin does) I asked my doctor what C-peptide does. My doctor explained, "C-peptide is nothing more than a biomarker to tell us [doctors] how much insulin your body is naturally producing." When Chrissie in Belgium asked her doctor he told her that [C-peptide] has absolutely no importance. Uh oh... Doctor's are convinced th... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=558434 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 558434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=554445&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F19%2Fdiamyd-results-on-newly-diagnosed-type-1-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Adult Onset, Drugs, ResearchDiamyd showed promising results in slowing the attack on remaining islets in recently diagnosed type 1 diabetics. Diamyd is a therapy specifically designed to preserve residual beta cells in recently diagnosed type 1-diabetes. The results from the Diamyd study demonstrated that the group of 35 recently diagnosed type 1-diabetes patients that received Diamyd produced approximately twice as much meal stimulated insulin, as measured by C-peptide levels. These results were present 15 months after the first treatment. Insulin and C-peptide are produced in equal amounts. As C-peptide is easier to measure, meal stimulated C-peptide levels is the most important parameter to follow in a type 1-diabetes study where the aim is to preserve be... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=554445 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 554445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=539097&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F12%2Fhotlines-are-open-call-now%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Adult Onset, Drugs, Research, Events, Opinion, Support"Cure. Care. Commitment. These are the words we live by at the American Diabetes Association." Blah, blah, blah......Those are the words you will hear when you call the ADA hotline and tell them their indifference and apathetic resolve to push for C-peptide trials is atrocious. (If you choose to do so, of course -- details to follow.) After I blogged yesterday about the ADA colossal let-down -- I neglected to tell you how we can lend guidance to the ADA mission. It is apparent they do not know how to make good use of their 501(c)3 for the sake of cure, care and commitment to diabetes. No worries, ADA - millions of diabetics are here to help you understand our needs. Contact the American Diabetes Associat... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=539097 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 539097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=536616&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F11%2Firreconcilable-differences-im-divorcing-the-ada%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, Research, Fundraisers, OpinionThe Wall Street Journal posted an interesting story about a man who needed a drug to treat his ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. He could not get the funding for a large scale trial to approve the drug. I empathize, completely! See that picture of the Hulk? That's me. I'm angry. You won't like me when I'm angry. As a type 1 diabetic, my concern for improving the lives of people affected by diabetes involves preventing and reversing the complications associated with the disease. The American Diabetes Association states the same somewhere in their mission statement. Ok ADA, put MY money where YOUR 501(C)3 is!! When I called the American Diabetes Association and shared my excitement for the C-pept... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=536616 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 536616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=522863&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F05%2Fhigher-or-lower-how-do-you-like-it%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Opinion, SupportThe Rule when it comes to managing diabetes is maintaining a blood sugar between 80 and 120 mg/dL by all means necessary. This does not take into consideration that some people might function better with a higher blood sugar. For all intents and purposes this is for safety reasons. Clocking in at no higher than 120 mg/dL is evidenced to delay the onset of long-term diabetic complications. However, in my blog about Jeff the Trucker, in order for Jeff to be considered safe to drive -- the Federal Standards said that he must maintain blood sugars between 140 and 200. Whereas conventional medicine says the safest range for blood sugars is between 80 and 120. If Federal Standards say that you can function better wit... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=522863 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 522863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=509317&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F29%2Fmy-friend-jeff-the-trucker%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Research, Opinion, ServicesAbout a year ago, I met a guy named Jeff Mather. Well, we never met, personally. But we spoke many times over the phone about diabetes and how it has affected our paths in life. Jeff had lost his job, the one he had for over 10 years. The job he wanted to have since he was a little kid. According to Federal Safety Guidelines, if a trucker takes insulin - they are no longer safe to drive across state lines. Jeff wrote letters every day. He posted to online forums. He contacted politicians and pleaded to every diabetic organization in existence to get him back on the road. And sure enough - his perseverance paid off. He took his predicament all the way from Washington D.C to National Public Radio. The story on NPR includ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=509317 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 509317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=489986&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F21%2Fpesticides-may-up-risk-of-diabetes-in-pregnancy%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, ResearchIn Diabetes Care this month, researchers report that exposure to agricultural pesticides in the first-trimester increases a woman's risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. Researchers assessed the risk of developing gestational diabetes following pesticide exposures among over 11,200 wives of farmers enrolled in the Agricultural Health Study. Within 25 years of entering the study, 4.5% of women who became pregnant reported having gestational diabetes. Overall, 57% of women reported having mixed or applied pesticides at some time in their life, and the proportion was similar for those with and without gestational diabetes mellitus. Women who mixed or applied pesticides or repaired pesticide-related equipment durin... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=489986 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 489986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478741&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F15%2Fthe-diabetic-lojack%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Events, Products, SupportVery much like a prisoner being tracked in a work-release program (except it's implanted on the inside of your upper arm) -- the VeriMed microchip stores your vital health information for times when you are unable to disclose it yourself. It's about the size of a grain of rice and VeriChip says the procedure is painless. At the Diabetic Expo, held in Atlanta, Georgia -- VeriChip Corporation received the endorsement of the American Diabetes Association to test implant the microchip in 18 diabetics who signed up for the voluntary procedure. The implantable RFID microchip sends patient information to a handheld RFID scanner and a secure patient database. This system is intended to provide immediate acces... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478741 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479186&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F14%2Fdanger-in-threes%2F Filed under: Prevention, ResearchHere's one for the readers of TheDiabetesBlog as well as TheCardioBlog -- People who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and depression (that's the third variable in this triumvirate of risk factors) have a 30 percent greater chance than the average person of dying, a recent Duke University study reveals. Studying 933 subjects with heart disease over a four-year period, the researchers found that 135 of the subjects who also had depression and type 2 diabetes died during the course of the study. These individuals were found to have a 30 percent higher mortality rate than people in the study who suffered from only one or two of these maladies. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), people with diabetes have a higher-than-average risk of devel... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479186 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 479186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478742&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F14%2Fdiabetes-depression-and-heart-disease-a-dangerous-mix%2F Filed under: Type 2, ResearchHere's one for the readers of TheDiabetesBlog as well as TheCardioBlog -- People who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and depression (that's the third variable in this triumvirate of risk factors) have a 30 percent greater chance than the average person of dying, a recent Duke University study reveals. Studying 933 subjects with heart disease over a four-year period, the researchers found that 135 of the subjects who also had depression and type 2 diabetes died during the course of the study. These individuals were found to have a 30 percent higher mortality rate than people in the study who suffered from only one or two of these maladies. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), people with diabetes have a higher-than-average risk of developin... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478742 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478748&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F09%2Fcaveman-therapy-session-and-diabetes-care%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Lifestyle, Research, Services, SupportI love the Geico commercial with the Caveman-- the one where he's in the therapist's office and his phone rings . He says, "My mother's calling. I'll put it on speaker." According to a recent study published in the medical journal Diabetes Care, researchers have found that family communication and problem-solving skills are important for helping young people with type 1 diabetes to manage the condition. Specially tailored family therapy can help teens with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar levels under control. A family-based behavioral therapy program was specifically tailored to address diabetes-related family issues. The program consisted of 12 sessions offered over six months, and included training in "behaviora... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478748 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478754&cid=t_224315_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F07%2Fanalyze-this-for-better-blood-sugar-control%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, Research, ProductsRemember that movie with Billy Crystal and Robert De Niro, Analyze This? Well we all don't have super-risky mobster lifestyles to induce depression like Paul Vitti's, but according to a new study of depressed type 2 diabetics -- depression has a negative impact on blood sugar control. Researchers treated 93 patients with type 2 diabetes and depression with the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin). They chose the drug because it is capable of reducing depression and weight simultaneously. The hypothesis behind the treatment was mood enhancement and weight reduction would, in fact, improve blood sugar control. (Always a gold star day in my book!) The results were documented in the March issue of Diabete... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478754 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461142&cid=t_224315_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F2%2F19%2Fthe-best-health-risk-assessment-yet-powered-by-archimedes.html Check out DiabetesPHD on the American Diabetes Association website. It is a risk assessment tool that uses Archimedes, a sophisticated computerized health modeling program to determine your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and/or diabetes and its complications (kidney failure, eye problems, foot problems) over the next thirty years. The best thing about this program is it gives you a chance to see what happens to your risk if you lose weight, reduce your blood pressure or improve your cholesterol levels. You can also model the impact of taking certain medications or having better health habits (not smoking, taking an aspirin a day if you are over 40). It is pretty cool to watch the graphs of your risk improve in front of your eyes when you lop off 40 pounds or lower your cholester... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461142 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 02:55:17 +0100 461142