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 'battle'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:59:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976152&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fspiritual-cpr.html Theoretically speaking, if you take proper maintenance of a car, it could last forever. My husband is pushing this theoretical truth every day in a 1984 Honda Accord. This runner has had many visits to the mechanic, and just as many repairs in our own garage. You could skip the maintenance and just go repair-to-repair. However, most people are aware of the enormous amount of trouble they get into if they skip maintenance.What is maintenance for life? I have loved Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs since I first read it. Maintenance probably covers the whole pyramid up until you hit self-actualization.Yet suddenly a crisis is upon you. A crisis of faith, a crack in your marriage, a season of grief or depression, the death of someone so important to you there are threads of that person all through ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976152 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:51:00 +0100 4976152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953289&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2011%2F06%2F19%2Fin-memory-of-dad-on-fathers-day%2F My father loved this song by the great Johnny Horton. RIP Dad. Filed under: Music, Pop Culture Tagged: battle of new orleans, father's day, johnny horton, lego (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953289 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:20:25 +0100 4953289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780461&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fjesus-paid-it-all.html Head knowledge is different than knowing something deep in your heart. The concept that echoes through every conversation I've had in the past few months is God's love. I believe that He died for me, which was an act of love. But I find the blackness of my own heart so hideous that it is hard to believe that He forgave that out of love. Perhaps this is why He seems so distant from me lately. How would you feel if you tried to give someone a gift and they rejected it, citing their unworthiness, then walking away from you? The ongoing acceptance of God's love in our broken lives is praise, worship, and thankfulness. That's what God wants me to be doing.In the quagmire of guilt and shame, I am searching frantically for the rope to lift me out. I find it in Romans during devotions this morning... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780461 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:45:00 +0100 4780461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762753&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FMCs6YHcuCeA%2F By Caleb O. Brown Keynes and Hayek are at it again in this new video from EconStories.tv. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the Great Recession ended almost two years ago, in the summer of 2009. Yet we’re all uneasy. Job growth has been disappointing. The recovery seems fragile. Where should we head from here? Is that question even meaningful? Can the government steer the economy or have past attempts helped create the mess we’re still in? The video was produced by Russ Roberts, advisor to the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, and John Papola for EconStories.tv. I could be mistaken, but I believe that’s Duke professor Michael Munger as the bumbling security guard. Look Who’s Back. Keynes and Hayek. is a p... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762753 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:05:01 +0100 4762753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724194&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fstory-of-this-battle.html Jesus took me on an amazing journey in the past 2 weeks. After struggling, struggling, struggling with depression for months, trying this medication and that, I was suddenly plunged into the depths of the dark pit of my own past sins and Satan's wrenching grip. God felt so far away, like a satellite makes it's slow orbit around the earth - He, making His silent orbit around me a million miles away, just checking in those darkest hours of the night. Faith fit me like a clumsy second-hand coat and I couldn't find my battle armor. Faith is lost, and is carried away out of their mouth (Jeremiah 7:28b).I hurt myself, people who care deeply about me, loving and respecting and believing, sometimes, I think, in the "writer Genevieve", not the real and battle-worn Genevieve standing before them. Th... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724194 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:35:00 +0100 4724194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704627&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F37Y-u-NanmY%2F By Gene HealyThat’s the topic of my Washington Examiner column this week. In it, I discuss last week’s budget battle and the failure of “policy riders” designed to rein in the Obama EPA’s attempts to regulate greenhouse gases without a congressional vote specifically authorizing it. The Obama team believes it has the authority to implement comprehensive climate change regulation, Congress be damned. Worse still, under current constitutional law–which has little to do with the actual Constitution–they’re probably right. Thanks to overbroad congressional delegation, “the Imperial Presidency Comes in Green, Too.” At home and abroad, the legislative branch sits on the sidelines as the executive state makes the law and wages war, despi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704627 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:59:32 +0100 4704627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693335&cid=t_101828_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F08%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-8-2011%2F I’m going to skip my biweekly words of reflection today and talk about something important going on this month. While bees spread pollen during spring, organizations are spreading awareness about autism in April. There will be several activities running this month that will help raise awareness about autism, which is defined by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as, “complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.” It is estimated that “three to six children out of every 1,000 will have an autism spectrum disorder.” For more information, you can check out the NINDS website. And to find out what you can do participate i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693335 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:56:52 +0100 4693335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664142&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F1TDXomJZ2s0%2F By Tad DeHavenToday the Cato Institute placed an ad in major newspapers highlighting specific spending cuts that policymakers should make to restore our country's fiscal sanity and economic stability. Our public call for policymakers to demonstrate leadership on spending cuts comes in the midst of the on-going battle on Capitol Hill over funding the government for the remainder of fiscal 2011. A graphic at the top of the ad measures the $61 billion in cuts that Republicans have proposed against fiscal 2011 estimates for total spending, the deficit, and interest on the debt. As the graphic shows and the ad notes, it is clear that “leaders and members of both parties are in deep denial about the fiscal emergency we face.” There are news reports that Republican and Democrat negotiators ar... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664142 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:07:14 +0100 4664142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540723&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fother-gold.html Make new friends,but keep the old.One is silverbut the other gold.You go through seasons in this life, droughts and times of plenty, harvests and times to plow and plant. What I like about the concept of seasons is that you are never in one place for long. I don't want to be here long.This season of my life has been a hard one. Sometimes it's a hailstorm, here and there a few tornadoes; when it's calm it's a famine, a drought, a desert. Yet down comes the manna, in the old friend who sits in a worn chair, her hands hard-working hands, sore hands, just like mine. Sore from the cancer, worn from the constant opening of those stiff fingers to offer the precious treasures, to say, "God, yes, you can have this, too." Weary from the living out of the constant task of giving and releasing and suf... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540723 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:55:00 +0100 4540723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536264&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fsweet-dreams.html We cover up for some rest.Close our eyes.The breathing slows...And sometimes sleep is sweet.And sometimes it isn't.Right now my sleep, when it comes, is the playground for dark dreams.And if your strife strikes at your sleepRemember spring swaps snow for leavesYou'll be happy and wholesome againWhen the city clears and sun ascends~Winter Winds, Mumford & Sons~It's no fun to be in dark places.But here is where sanctification happens,when we fall in love all over againwith the God who preserves us even when He doesn't rescue us.Here's to the soon coming of spring. (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536264 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:57:00 +0100 4536264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450337&cid=t_101828_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F08%2Fthe-tiger-mother%2F Over at the new Law & Mind Blog, several Harvard Law students have been blogging about about system justification theory.  Here is one of those posts, written by first -year student Marty Ehlenbach. Yale Law Professor Amy Chua’s recently published book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has become a seemingly endless source of fodder for Internet blogs and discussion groups. The book, largely meant to be a memoir, recounts the author’s methods of raising her two daughters; she allowed them limited time for playdates or TV, and describes grueling methods for both study and music practice. When a short excerpt was published in the Wall Street Journal, the newspaper fielded an enormous number of comments (7670 at this writing) expressing a wide variety of opinions on the topic. ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450337 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:01:43 +0100 4450337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4337936&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fkomen-cancer-and-colbert-lawsuits-for-the-cure%2F2011.01.12 Comedian Stephen Colbert, who says he is “a huge supporter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation,” nonetheless took a sarcastic swing at the organization this week “for spending almost a million dollars a year in donor funds to sue…other groups” for using the phrase “for the Cure” in their promotions. We blogged, “Who owns pink ideas or cure slogans? Welcome to the Charity Brawl” back in August after the Wall Street Journal (to our knowledge) first reported the story. Then in December, the Huffington Post reported that “Komen has identified and filed legal trademark oppositions against more than a hundred of these Mom and Pop charities, including Kites for a Cure, Par for The Cure, Surfing for a Cure and Cupcakes for a Cur... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4337936 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:00:12 +0100 4337936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241723&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Felizabeth-edwards-champion-of-healthcare-reform%2F2010.12.08 The day Elizabeth Edwards announced that she had breast cancer, my heart sank. Finding a lump in the breast only heightens the suspicious that the prognosis may not be good and in Elizabeth’s case, it wasn’t. We all admired Elizabeth for different reasons. In my case, it was her love for healthcare reform that quickly grabbed my attention. Elizabeth advocated universal healthcare and comprehensive insurance for all Americans, not a “compromised” version based on partisanship and politics. As the years wore on, she discussed her diagnosis of incurable breast cancer with passion stating that she knew that she had access to the best possible care, but empathized with women who were not as fortunate. It is said that behind every successful man lies the power behind the throne, and we k... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241723 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:00:14 +0100 4241723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159504&cid=t_101828_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FmZpXjtw7NXc%2F When the going gets tough, the FDA pays consultants for get-tough lessons. No kidding. Turns out the agency has been forking over tens of millions of dollars to such firms as McKinsey to help the Office of Generic Drugs, which has a huge backlog of 2,000 applications, make tough decisions, The Wall Street Journal writes. There is a touch of drama here. One consultant, Leadership Performance Solutions, holds classes at a Civil War battlefield - specifically, the Battle of Antietam in Maryland for leadership lessons. Dan Feldman, a psychologist and the firm’s president, tells the paper the setting is a good tool for teaching government and business leaders about the perils of backing away from “tough decisions.” What does this cost? McKinsey has signed contracts for more t... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159504 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:14:30 +0100 4159504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805875&cid=t_101828_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F30%2Frecovering-from-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs%2F Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Jody Smith, creator of the website www.ncubator.ca, who spent 15 years losing the battle against Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Three years ago, she found treatment that worked for her and is making a comeback. In the process, she’s helping a lot of people. (You can check out her blog, “ncubator” by clicking here.) You tried many treatments and finally you got there. What worked? Jody: My naturopath believed that my liver needed relief from its toxic load, and my immune system needed building up. She put me on a tincture with natural antivirals and adaptogens and vitamins in it, and put me on omega3 oil. I’d gone low carb some years before which had made quite a difference. I did dry skin brushing with a loofah, to help lymph mov... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805875 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:32:43 +0100 3805875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632265&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fon-leave-from-the-life-inflicted-battle%2F2010.06.05 Here on this balcony, in Hilton Head, South Carolina, the wind is cool, the air typically thick with humidity, my wife reading a novel by my side. Inside the rental, our children are winding down after days of sun, sand and sea. Their bodies scrubbed pink by salt water and ocean breezes, their faces glowing with sun. My daughter’s lovely blonde hair is more blonde than usual. I am on leave, in a sense. I am not, however, in the armed forces. Furthermore, I am not at a conference or working at all (except for a little writing, which is as much breath as work.) I am, in fact, celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary on a trip suggested and planned by my love.  I have accomplished little that the world would view as substantial this week. I have viewed it as a kind of sabbath. I have ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632265 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:00:39 +0100 3632265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614520&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-readings-on-combat-medicine-and-battle-zone-care%2F2010.05.31 When Americans think about wartime medicine, “MASH” reruns and the comic antics of Hot Lips Houlihan and Hawkeye Pierce are likely to come to mind. A decidedly more authentic view can be found in “Paradise General” and “The Nightingale of Mosul,” books by a real-life Army surgeon, Dr. Dave Hnida, and an Army nurse, Col. Susan Luz. Both authors served in Iraq during some of the bloodiest days of the war in 2006 and 2007. At an age when people often retire from the military, 48-year-old Dr. Hnida, a family physician in Littleton, Colo., volunteered for service, answering the Army’s call for doctors. Col. Luz was a 56-year-old Army reservist—her previous tours had included delivering babies for military families stationed in Germany and bringing humanitarian aid to South A... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614520 Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:58 +0100 3614520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567890&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-robot-to-talk-you-through-your-diet%2F2010.05.15 Agence France-Presse (AFP) is reporting that a new robot, designed to help people lose the pounds, will soon be available on the U.S. market. The Autom from Intuitive Automata was designed to act like a personal coach, talking you through a personalized diet and helping you to stick with it. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567890 Sat, 15 May 2010 22:00:16 +0100 3567890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482978&cid=t_101828_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fis-raw-milk-deadly-or-manna-from-heaven.html As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogs Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on mind, body, and spirit healing. IS UNPASTEURIZED MILK SAFE?Raw milk advocates have been fighting on behalf ... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482978 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:23:00 +0100 3482978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172163&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fdiscovering-who-you-really-are-after-cancer%2F “In a world where you can be anything… be yourself” I saw this wonderful quote today. It is brilliant! Imagine really choosing to be who you are and knowing that’s enough. If breast cancer teaches us anything it teaches us how to be our self. Cancer affects who we are, not who we are trying to be, and it takes our real selves to live through it. That person deserves to be heard. Think of the times you gave up your voice. When you wanted to question your doctor’s decisions but didn’t, or when you were in a hospital bed and needed something but didn’t want to cause any trouble. If you don’t listen to your voice, no one else will either. It hasn’t been easy being me. I have always had a deep rooted need to be who others need me to be. And you know... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172163 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:09:46 +0100 3172163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149274&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fback-to-the-front-lines-in-the-battle-against-breast-cancer%2F I’m at four month visits with my oncologist now. After five years of trotting off to the same office, I still look forward to visiting my old support network that saw me through chemotherapy. It appears though that after five years, the old support staff has changed. The oncology nurses that hooked me up to the drip bags have all moved on to other jobs and I didn’t recognize anyone in the chemo clinic this visit. Maybe that’s a good thing. Nothing to link me to the chemo period. This visit I met with my doctor’s physician assistant. She checked me out and told me everything looked good, gave me my prescription for a chest x-ray and sent me to the chemo clinic for a blood sample. Before she finished though she advised me that I was finishing with Tamoxifen this month... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149274 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:37:25 +0100 3149274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999593&cid=t_101828_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F16%2Fthe-state-of-the-american-woman%2F Image by of Kris Timken/Corbis About a month ago, Time Magazine published the results of a landmark survey gauging where America stands on the battle of the sexes. The results show that women are much more powerful than they were 40 years ago. In the 60s, one-third of all workers were woman. Now half are. Almost 40 percent of women are the primary breadwinners or are contributing substantial income for the household budget. And according to a Mediamark Research & Intelligence survey, women make 75 percent of the buying decisions in the home. You know the telemarketer who asked for the decision-maker of the house? Apparently it’s the wife. Women’s power extends to the academic world, as well. Author Nancy Gibbs explains in “Time” that half of Ivy League president... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999593 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:22:36 +0100 2999593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2972018&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fcx3xSwh8Mr4%2F Hi, I’m a long time reader of Battle Diabetes, I’d like to first thank you for providing such a wonderful community to help others in need. My grandmother and my mother are both Type 2 and your blog has been a great resource for us. I am e-mailing today to suggest a new story. Last year, I watched a close friend of mine battle lymphoma, a truly terrible disease. As he fought for his life, I was struck by how little support took place within the current medical system. His doctor visits focused on the disease – not the man behind it. Without understanding, my friend became increasingly depressed. When he eventually lost his battle, he was afraid and without hope. Looking back, I think if he’d had someone else in his life that understood – just one other person who&#82... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2972018 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:22:38 +0100 2972018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963217&cid=t_101828_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fimmigration-health-reform-policy.html The Democrats want to all legal permanent residents able to participate in the proposed health insurance exchanges and also to receive subsidized health coverageAs a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogs Visit http://www.ameri... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963217 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:42:00 +0100 2963217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931246&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FqBodCHruBFo%2F FDA approval has just been given to Merk’s Janumet, the newest drug approved for fighting type 2 diabetes. I know, you are saying to yourself “A new drug, what’s the big deal? There is already Metformin and Januvia”. According to Merk, the FDA approved Janumet based on clinical studies showing that Janumet packs a punch equivalent to taking both Januvia and Metformin together. Januvia and Metformin are commonly both prescribed to a type 2 diabetes patient who is having poor results from taking just one or the other. By taking one Janumet you are receiving the benefits of combining Metformin and Januvia in one convenient pill and also cutting down on your out of pocket co-pay costs. Both Janumet and Januvia represent a new class of diabetes medicines called DPP-4 w... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931246 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:33:05 +0100 2931246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912504&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fhey-that-seems-familiar%2F Saw this on Facebook. Love it. Reminds me of a funny version of “My deepest, darkest fantasy“. (Source: Cancer, life, and me) Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912504 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:18:36 +0100 2912504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886685&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fhope-never-dies%2F We celebrated the arrival of my niece’s daughter into the world this weekend. Sister and I have 5 kids between us and the youngest is The Big Guy (my son) at eighteen. It has been eighteen years since the birth of the last baby in our family. This is pretty exciting. It is made more exciting by the fact that as a childhood leukemia survivor, Nicole my niece, was told she may never have children. The birth of this little girl is a reminder that hope is alive. I think of all the women who face a breast cancer diagnosis with real hope. We hope it hasn’t spread. We hope treatment will arrest it. We hope we have beaten it once and for all. Our hope is real and it sustains us. I think too of those who hoped to survive breast cancer and didn’t. I am awed that even then hope neve... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886685 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:08:36 +0100 2886685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2883175&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FKqM9Ai8wfkk%2F In some medical circles it’s called Type 3 Diabetes. Teenagers and young adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, if overweight or obese, can develop type 2 diabetes later in life. It’s a double whammy and the medical consequences of such a diagnosis don’t look good. First, let’s briefly cover the basics of diabetes. Diabetes is Elevated Blood Glucose Levels Higher than normal level of glucose in the blood is diabetes. Glucose is the main energy source for the brain and nerves and comes from digesting carbohydrates. Because of its importance as an energy source, glucose blood level is normally kept within a narrow range. Two hormones help to keep glucose in this normal range. First, there is insulin. Insulin is released by the pancreas as glucose levels rise after a m... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2883175 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:28:54 +0100 2883175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879758&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbig-pink-bus-battles-breast-cancer%2F Because of my blog a lot of people contact me to tell me about their efforts to promote breast cancer awareness or other initiatives to battle breast cancer. Actually most of them are worthwhile. I am always amazed by the devotion and dedication people have in helping others. I am even more amazed when I hear about a story like the one that was on my local news today. A woman in her 40’s was diagnosed with breast cancer just after leaving her job. She had no health care and no income. She actually did some research to look for a place she could go to die; there was no way that she was going to be able to afford treatment. With a little help from her local cancer society, she found a program that treated women with cervical or breast cancer that had no health insurance, it saved her l... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879758 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:39:52 +0100 2879758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846583&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FETjzBafPjC0%2F Basically, there are two types of diabetes, 1 and 2. Type 1 is much less common than Type 2, and occurs before the age of 40. Type 1 is associated with a lack of insulin, and without enough insulin you cannot maintain a normal blood glucose level. This in turn causes hyperglycemia, or an overabundance of sugar in the blood. This is a dangerous condition. Type 2 is much more common, and develops later in life, usually when someone is overweight, and with poor diet and physical condition. Heredity plays a big role as well. In Type 2, the problem is resistance to insulin rather than the lack of insulin. The result is the same however, an elevated blood sugar level The diets and suggestions below are generally for Type 2 sufferers. There are four basic rules to follow: Achieving an ideal body ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846583 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:43:30 +0100 2846583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836314&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F1zqhz9WaAp0%2F A Japanese woman has been cured of diabetes via a donor transplant of insulin-producing cells from her mother. It is the first time an islet cell transplant from a living donor has worked. Three months after the operation at Japan’s Kyoto University Hospital, both mother and daughter are fit and well, the BBC reported Tuesday. Islet cells have previously been taken from dead donors, but the cells were often damaged, hampering their success. Dr. Shinichi Matsumoto said islets from living donors are more viable and more likely to function properly and using donor cells from a close relation reduces the risk of rejection. However, the woman must take powerful drugs to stop her rejecting the new cells, according to Matsumoto. The findings are published in the Lancet. Related Posts P... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836314 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:23:02 +0100 2836314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828422&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fs1_N2EjcYHY%2F Adult onset diabetes, like the common ulcer of a few years ago, makes a lot of work and provides a lot of money for the medical system. There was a cure for the biological disease of stomach ulcers but the doctors were telling us it was stress-related (Everything is stress-related to some extent, as the Pauling research that won a Nobel Prize for Vitamin therapy [especially 'C'] has proven.) and many people suffered under the surgeon’s knife until recently. The homeopathic war with the FDA and drug-pushers is a very interesting study in deceit and power. For example it took until last year for the research at the University of Alabama led by Dr. Campbell to confirm what won a Nobel Prize a quarter century ago. The immune system and lymph system is vital to the interplay between soul ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828422 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:00:11 +0100 2828422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814642&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FxCcn4Og1Pbo%2F We all remember the old schoolhouse rock song that says knowledge is power, but have you ever really thought about what benefits can be reaped by having as much diabetes knowledge as possible? In an age when information is right at our fingertips you would think that upping our diabetes knowledge would be a simple thing, and it is… if you find diabetes information that is accurate and easy to access. Here in lies the challenge. I don’t interact with a whole lot of diabetics. There someone in my neighborhood that I’ve talked about it one time with. There’s Bernard, who I work with, who is a big hero when it comes to dealing with work/life/family/exercise and balancing it all as a type 1. And there’s a few online communities that I read and contribute to such as... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814642 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:44:38 +0100 2814642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807836&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F-eJGOdQ621w%2F Type 1 diabetes was formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes matures quickly and symptoms are very visible. This type of diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system destroys pancreatic cells. These cells are the insulin producing cells. This type of diabetes affects mostly children and young adults. Risk factors for type1 diabetes include autoimmune, genetics, and environmental factors. Many clinical studies have shown that an option for type 1 diabetes treatment is the pancreas transplantation. For some patients, surgeons can restore the function of the pancreas with an islet cell transplant. The most important benefit of pancreas transplantation is freedom from dependence on insulin. Although this is significant, this is not recommen... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807836 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:23:13 +0100 2807836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796709&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FrBzH46M9QHI%2F What comes to mind when you think about Valentines Day? Sweets. Unfortunately sweets and diabetes is a dangerous combination. So does this mean that a diabetic needs to miss out on that heart shaped box of chocolates? No way. Sugar free candy has come a long way. I can remember my grandmother, who was also a diabetic, having these horrible tasting sugar free chocolates. For a kid to turn down candy you know it has to be some nasty crap. Now there are thousands of sites on the internet dedicated to supplying diabetics with delicious, sugar free candies and chocolates. One of the better sites is www.diabeticcandy.com They have a great assortment of Valentine themed items including the traditional heart shaped box of chocolates that every girl needs to receive at least once in her lifetime. ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796709 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:16:52 +0100 2796709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2789157&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FQzwGER_t2ow%2F While exercise and eating guidelines are based on good scientific principles, they do not necessarily agree with human nature or common sense. Recent history tells us that we are better off encouraging the mediocre people who are willing to include exercise in their daily lives, rather than cramming guidelines down the majority of those who want to fight the inevitable. In the end, keeping things simple and in a supportive situation will keep everyone happy. With all the fitness and diet programs out there, you would think people in our country would be getting in better shape. We’re not. Why? All of us are confused, frustrated and burdened down at the contradictory of medicine and fitness for one reason, and the other reasons involve issues we have already discussed. The key in moti... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2789157 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:48:11 +0100 2789157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778655&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-wall-of-honor-post-your-thoughts-and-memorials-here%2F Beneath every breast cancer diagnosis is a beating courageous heart. Breast cancer has proven it does not discriminate based on race, class, intelligence, beauty or even gender. It strikes at our home, our community and doesn’t spare our loved ones. Whether ourselves, a friend, a colleague or family member, we feel the heartache and pain that comes with the disease. As often as breast cancer wields its hideous reality in someone’s life, just as often that person rises to the challenge and inspires us beyond the heartache. There are over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in America. Women who have fought the good fight and have won. There are precious souls too who have fought the battle and have lost but they are no less special in the memories of those who loved them. In tru... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778655 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:08:21 +0100 2778655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770223&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FfuHnTcic_SI%2F The American Diabetes Association – ADA – is a huge supporter of the house of representatives passing the reintroduction of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, also known as H.R.3. The American Diabetes Association knows that the passing of this act is the best hope humans have for advancement in the cure for Diabetes. The passing of H.R.3, which was originally vetoed by President Bush, would ease up on the existing restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. It would support the advancement of research using embryonic stem cell research while still maintaining strict ethical guidelines. The vote on the re-introduction of this legislation is said to take place this coming Thursday, January 11. President Bush had announced federal regulations placed in 2001 which restricte... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770223 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:18:22 +0100 2770223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2762107&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FjeVO9y-lTLI%2F The following is a sponsored post: There is no shortage of self help books and programs out there today but they are definitely not all created equally. Self help programs from Tools To Life stands apart from the crowd. The first clue that Tools To Life is a little different from all the other self help sites out there is the fact that it is 100% free and will always be free. Tools To Life has dedicated thousands of hours to creating the tools that will allow people to change their lives. Not only does Tools To Life provide inspirational motivation through programs, articles, and group challenges they also offer life coaching support groups that include a whole community of members lending their support. Tools To Life was created by Coach Devlyn Steele who through years of successful busin... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2762107 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:06:21 +0100 2762107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748106&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F6PBI-gvaVJE%2F , formerly America’s Walk for Diabetes, is about changing the face of diabetes in our country*by raising funds to help find a cure and by walking a few miles to bring a greater awareness to this devastating disease. Step Out is a whirlwind day packed with energy, fun, support for others and a perfect amount of selfless dedication. Anyone can take part in Step Out*your participation isn’t measured by your dexterity or the speed you walk, but by the level of your enthusiasm and your commitment to ending diabetes. Gather your friends and family to walk and raise funds for Step Out to Fight Diabetes in your city. Together, we can crush this epidemic. Go to www.diabetes.org/stepout to find a walk in your area or contact your local American Diabetes Association office at 1-888-DIABET... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748106 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:49:46 +0100 2748106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859108&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fmy-foundation%2F I’m a newbie dad (about 7 years experience so far). Each day that goes by I am reminded of the strength and determination of one man: My father. He started out as a newbie dad once. He had five kids in all: 3 girls and 2 boys. He was poor, but I didn’t really know it or feel it. He worked his ass off in a factory. His children could have gone to public school for free, but he knew the value of education, so each one of them attended private schools through high school. His income went to food, rent, school, and clothes. He was also a young father. He wasn’t perfect by any means (but in my memory he comes damn close), but still he worked for all of us: Mom, Grandma, May, Jess, Thani, Alan and I. I see his sacrifice in retrospect and frankly, it floors me. Then one day he w... Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859108 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:38:16 +0100 2859108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741547&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FiTldgohj_TM%2F What is the leading cause of blindness in the United States of America? Diabetes. Researchers are now stating that diabetes related vision loss can be prevented if the disease is treated in time. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. has reported that only 50 to 60 percent of people with diabetes get the recommended yearly eye exam. The effective treatments, including a dilated eye test, can reduce severe vision loss up to 94 percent. A persons risk for diabetic retinopathy increases with the length of time that they have had diabetes. It was once thought that diabetic retinopathy only affected diabetics who have had the disease for a long length of time. We now know that that is not the case. For some diabetics, retinopathy is one of the first signs of the disease. Diabetic retinopathy happ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741547 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:33:15 +0100 2741547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730299&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FciDYIbUEodY%2F We’re back up and running from our database problem. We’ve cleaned out ALL the posts that weren’t our’s or that we wrote and also the links to other’s sites. We’ll be posting our new articles within the next few days and get back on track. Click the forums link above and start making your own topics that you want to talk about. I promise to respond to everything I can with my own comments but I’m no expert. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a few years ago and has gotten worse lately(blood sugars over 180 for the last few weeks). Talk to you soon. Related Posts No related posts. (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730299 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:15:02 +0100 2730299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678813&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FcbZSLuXwm_o%2F What is an Insulin Pen? Well it is an insulin injection tool that resembles… you guessed it, a pen. This is great for people who need to give themselves an insulin injection when out in public but do not like it to be noticeable. The Insulin Pen also contains memory of your last 16 injections. This makes keeping your injections trackable a cinch so that you and your doctor are better able to review your diabetes history. The Insulin Pen records the date, time and the amount of diabetic insulin dose including primer dose. There is one Insulin Pen available right now named HumaPen Memoir. This pen currently will dispense insulin in whole unit increments. It is made to work with the most prescribed mealtime insulin used in America which is the insulin lispro injection. Being released in... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678813 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:33:27 +0100 2678813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616828&cid=t_101828_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=2598431&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FvwNeAoLpCks%2F With New Years Eve is right around the corner I thought I would share some information that was recently discovered showing that alcoholic beverages reduce diabetes risks. This information came at the perfect time for anyone that likes to partake in the occasional alcoholic beverage since New Years Eve and alcohol go hand in hand. Now, as a diabetic, I have to be real careful because a few extra drinks and I’m going to sleep. It was once thought that flavonoid rich foods such as apples, broccoli, tea and red wine were responsible for reducing the risks of diabetes. This was based on a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. After a multi-variable adjustment, it was found that the flavonoid consumption was not the key to the reduction of diabetes risk. The red wine however still ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598431 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:53:28 +0100 2598431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584345&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FBp1gZ9HenyE%2F I’m 36 and at my 7 year mark now after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and I’m considering getting gastric bypass surgery. There are studies that support gastric bypass weight loss surgery to stop the use of diabetes medications for type 2 diabetics. As I cut down on my daily intake of food I don’t see any big changes in my blood sugars or weight. I do exercise 2 or 3 times a week but obviously it’s not enough. The exact cause of type 2 diabetes is still unknown. Many doctors subscribe to the “lipocentric hypothesis,” which pins the blame on extra pounds. Even if the body makes lots of insulin to process or store blood sugars, the theory goes, the extra weight overwhelms it. “The fat in your belly is very insulin-resistant,” says George ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584345 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:28:18 +0100 2584345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859121&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fwell-you-know-my-name-is-simon%2F …and I love to do drawrings! Age 8 Age 9 Well, these pretty much explain themselves. If I remember correctly, I think I sided with the humans. Or was it the big, badass vultures? Hm, either way, these are decent examples of emotions  I felt then (even now). There’s fear, danger, pain, suffering, and a great battle. (Source: Cancer, life, and me) Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859121 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:21:53 +0100 2859121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580422&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FlQTV87omAyk%2F Type I diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes. This form of diabetes is mainly found in children. The primary problem in all forms of diabetes, regardless if it is Type I or Type II is that the glucose (sugar) levels of the body are too high. In a healthy person, the beta cells in the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin in response to sugar in the blood. The sugar gets there through the food and drinks we consume. Normally, the insulin helps to move the sugar from the bloodstream and into the cells of the body where it can be used for cellular processes. The insulin triggers gates located in the membranes of the cells to open, allowing the sugar to flow in. A person with Type I diabetes can not make enough or any insulin. This produces the abnormall... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580422 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:35:51 +0100 2580422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561503&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FFY_bqTmDI70%2F There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin. When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as insulin resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and weight control are prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. The risk factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, high cholester... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561503 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:57:29 +0100 2561503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556324&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwhen-do-you-quit-the-fight-against-cancer%2F “You are not finished when you lose, you are finished when you quit.” That is a quote that has stuck with me for years, but I can’t tell you where it comes from. It is timely as I think about the death of Farrah Fawcett. Farrah may have lost her battle with cancer, but she never quit. During high school, all the girls wanted to look like Farrah. Some of the girls succeeded in copying her tousled locks, and some of them - like me - didn’t no matter how hard we worked at it. Then at college, almost 4 out of 5 guys had her poster on their wall. She was an icon for my generation and so it is disturbing to lose her to a horrible bout with cancer. Her battle with anal cancer is well known and also well documented by Farrah herself in a documentary she worked on during h... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556324 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:24:20 +0100 2556324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512564&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F4Zslv6JZBr4%2F Of course you know that eating right and exercising are good for you. But do you know that a healthy diet and regular physical activity are directly related to your ability to have normal sexual function? If you have diabetes, it’s even more important to pay close attention to your diet and exercise routine. The benefits of exercise and healthy eating constantly reinforce each other. First of all, good blood flow to the penis is essential for erections. High levels of cholesterol and fat in your bloodstream leave deposits in the walls of your blood vessels. This leads to atherosclerosis and contributes to high blood pressure, both of which can damage blood vessels and reduce blood flow. Exercise helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure. A diet low in fat and cholesterol also helps ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512564 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:24 +0100 2512564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512565&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F2yOpg6-ZpEw%2F LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company and makers of the OneTouch® Brand of diabetes testing supplies, has identified several incidents of counterfeit OneTouch® Ultra® and OneTouch® (Basic®/Profile®) Test Strips. These test strips being sold in the United States are intended for use with various models of LifeScan’s OneTouch® Brand Blood Glucose Monitors used by people with diabetes to measure their blood glucose(1). Source: LifeScan, Inc. · OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips – Genuine(L) Counterfeit® · Click Here to Download Image Performance testing of the counterfeit test strips obtained by LifeScan to date shows erratic test results that do not meet LifeScan’s performance specifications. It is unknown how counterfeit test strips which may be in the... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512565 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:44:22 +0100 2512565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469841&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FptQTY0Vg0u4%2F The BYETTA Let’s Talk Campaign is making a stop at the Third Avenue Merchants Spring Expo in Manhattan. The BYETTA Let’s Talk Campaign will there on Sunday, April 29th from 11am - 6pm. Taking on the role of spokeswoman for the BYETTA Let’s Talk Campaign, Delta Burke has been battling her own diabetes and wants to share the importance of a healthier more active lifestyle. If you or someone you are caring for is battling diabetes and are in the New York area please stop by the BYETTA Let’s Talk Campaign’s booth where you can speak with Virgina Valentine, see Chef Smith cook some tasty and health meals and also talk to Nikki Kimbrough of Bally Total Fitness. Keep in mind when battling type 2 diabetes, knowledge is power. Related Posts BYETTA Let’s Tal... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469841 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:02:20 +0100 2469841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458403&cid=t_101828_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=2442403&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FMixI4ZskYq0%2F When I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 21, I had not given the first thought to living a healthy diabetic lifestyle. As far as I was concerned, a healthy lifestyle was reserved only for fitness junkies and overweight moms. I didn’t know squat about the benefits and overall happiness a healthy lifestyle would lead to. I was perfectly content eating frozen pizza, smoking cigarettes, and binge drinking on a regular basis. After I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had a lengthy discussion with my doctor that resulted in an epiphany, “Everything I love is killing me!” First, we’ll define what I mean by healthy lifestyle. When I asked the question, “What is a healthy lifestyle?” the common answer seemed to be, “Don’t smoke, don&#821... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442403 Fri, 29 May 2009 08:27:52 +0100 2442403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424388&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FDxeg5GWI5yQ%2F U.S. regulators have now approved the continuous glucose monitoring device made by Medtronic, Inc. for use in children ages 7 t0 17. The continuous glucose monitoring device, which was approved for adult use last year, alerts diabetics to potentially dangerous fluctuations in their blood sugar levels and provides more frequent readings than finger stick tests. Dips and spikes in a diabetes patient’s glucose level can lead to complications such as loss of vision, kidney function or limbs. The monitoring technology in Medtronic, Inc.’s continuous glucose monitoring device displays realtime glucose levels and provides an alert when there is a dip or spike in the glucose level. Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes. That is roughly 7 percent of our country’s population. T... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424388 Wed, 20 May 2009 07:53:35 +0100 2424388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390213&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F73AcQ7CUexI%2F The term diabetes refers to higher than normal levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. Type II diabetes, also known as NON insulin-dependent diabetes, was commonly referred to as adult onset diabetes until recently when the name no longer accurately describes the population with this disease. Kids with type 2 diabetes Type II diabetes, in the past, was relegated to the adult population. However, in the new era of ever rising cases of childhood obesity and heart disease, the term adult onset diabetes is quickly becoming a misnomer. The number of children that are presenting to doctors with this disease is rising at epidemic rates. Unlike Type I diabetes, where there is little to no insulin being produced by the beta cells of the pancreas, in Type II diabetes there is plenty of insulin. T... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390213 Tue, 05 May 2009 05:49:34 +0100 2390213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382717&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F52p9HmBFN4M%2F Small amounts of alcohol will not hinder your control over diabetes but there are some precautions that diabetics should take to make sure that alcohol can be safely enjoyed. If you are diabetic and are currently treated with either tablets or insulin the main risk that you face with consuming alcohol is that alcohol could make you more prone to hypoglycemia. Despite how I feel this morning after getting wasted last night. Hypoglycemia, which most diabetics already know, is when your blood sugar level drops down to an unsafe level. The problem is, how is someone going to tell if you are experiencing hypoglycemia or if you are just drunk? Many of the early warning signs of hypoglycemia are mimicked by alcohol. Your friends may not seek help for you until you lose consciousness and maybe no... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382717 Sat, 02 May 2009 05:23:34 +0100 2382717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376595&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FYOl0EDBmBmE%2F Employing training methods originally developed to save lives in the air, LifeWings Partners LLC, helped a resource-strapped inner-city clinic significantly improve care for their diabetes patients. Inner City Diabetes ProgramMemphis, TN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 23, 2005 — The critical need for better patient care is an imperative for medical facilities large and small. Increasingly stretched community clinics that provide a vital safety net to the most vulnerable populations are continually faced with the challenge of having to make improvements with dwindling resources. One such center successfully employed an innovative approach that allowed them to improve patient care and delivery processes using only current personnel and equipment. The Vine Hill Community Clinic ser... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376595 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:13:06 +0100 2376595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349399&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FFMQXRxsiJds%2F The following is a sponsored post For anyone suffering from PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome you may have found that you have followed the recommendations given to you about diet and exercise but still have not seen any improvement in your symptoms. Many patients are getting a bad rap due to this, they are being viewed as living an unhealthy lifestyle and not taking responsibility for their health. Insulin Resistance, which was once thought to be a side effect of PCOS, has now proved to be the underlying cause of PCOS. Insulite Laboratories supports this finding. They have not only provided a website dedicated to education and support for the sufferers of PCOS but they have also designed steps for a patient to take that actually reverse this conditio... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349399 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:26:16 +0100 2349399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325080&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FotlAc5Rrs3Q%2F Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming quite popular for people who are generally healthy. But what about sick people? What about people who have chronic conditions like diabetes, multiple sclerosis or the like? Does an HSA make sense for them? The short answer is yes. One of my clients is a diabetic. She is very careful about what she eats and she takes her insulin regularly. She has a tremendous amount of energy and a great outlook on life. She’s in her late fifties. She asked me about the high-deductible health insurance policy and the HSA in my book. We began to work the numbers together. With a high-deductible plan, she would definitely be paying out-of-pocket for insulin and other supplies every month, to the tune of over eighty dollars. But, on the other hand, she would s... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325080 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:30:00 +0100 2325080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2297289&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fb6nB0FXAsUw%2F Two recent studies have now been published showing that Obstructive Sleep Apnea increases the sufferer’s chances of developing type 2 diabetes. But what does a sleep disorder have to do with diabetes? For anyone who is not familiar with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, it is a disorder which a person’s upper airway is obstructed during sleep. This can be due to many different reasons but the most common reason for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is obesity. The upper airway is obstructed or closes during sleep which causes the person to wake up hundreds of times during the night. They only wake up enough to start breathing again but this sleep pattern leaves the person unrested every day. So it must be the obesity that links sleep apnea to type 2 diabetes, right? Wrong. Researchers have now f... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2297289 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:30:57 +0100 2297289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276495&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FL85A4C1sDgU%2F One of the biggest mistakes that weight loss failures make is cutting out carbs altogether. An example of this flawed ideology is the Atkins diet. Clinical studies have proven that the low-carb, high fat diet has a negative impact on the health of your heart and blood. But bringing back the carbs can cause problems too. Did you know that many of the carbs we eat every day may cause a condition called insulin resistance? With the extra carbs adding the extra pounds and inches to your body, the insulin hormone runs into a big problem: It can’t help you process fuel, fats, or sugars. When you reach this condition, your body stores even more fat than it should be, mostly around your stomach and hips. So how do we keep the delicious carbohydrate-filled foods without adding inches and deve... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276495 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:04:46 +0100 2276495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287241&cid=t_101828_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2Fsick-days-working-parents-and-the-bad-economy%2F It’s an epic battle that surfaces every year in about October, and usually dies down in the spring. Microscopic invaders keep thousands of kids home from school every day during the fall, winter, and early spring months. Parents do their best, but we often feel powerless to prevent sick days. In light of the current national job situation, a working parent today may have more on their mind than just their child’s health. I work part time and am able to stay home with my kids most of the time. Nevertheless, I have had my share of trouble with “kid germs” interfering with my work schedule. I’ve missed more than one “really important meeting,” rescheduled training days, and reworked my writing projects around nebulizer treatments and doctor’s ap... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287241 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:15:00 +0100 2287241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260470&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fget-a-mammogram-or-tell-someone-else-to%2F What are you doing today? Sitting at a desk at work? Hanging out with the kids? Meeting a friend for lunch? I had a dear friend that I would meet to have coffee with every couple of weeks and inevitably we would discuss the importance of women having routine mammograms. This was in Toronto before I moved to the States, so it was in everybody’s lifestyle to have routine check ups and mammograms – but that’s another blog topic altogether. So, ironically both of us have been diagnosed with and battled breast cancer since our coffee chats. Vigilance doesn’t keep breast cancer away; it just lets you know it’s around. I’m thinking about this as I am celebrating the wonderful women in my life. I love all my friends and some I haven’t even met face to face yet, we’re just cyber and... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260470 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:02:11 +0100 2260470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260290&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FShLxEIb8AWU%2F Actually Scientific America has a lot to say about diabetes. So much so that they just released a Scientific America Special Report: Managing Diabetes. This Scientific America Special Report focuses on much more than just managing diabetes. They have gone into pretty good detail about every aspect of diabetes. The Scientific America Special Report: Managing Diabetes would be a perfect article for someone who needs a total overview of diabetes which includes the causes and the treatments. Some of the more alarming facts in the Scientific America Special Report: Managing Diabetes are that in 2005 roughly 7 percent of the American Population had diabetes. That would be about 20.9 million people. Out of that 20.9 million people 6.2 million people were unaware that they even had diabetes. Unaw... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260290 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:49 +0100 2260290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918291&cid=t_101828_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhow-to-wage-a-good-fight-against-chronic-pain%2F I certainly wish it would slow down a bit, but life keeps on cranking. The spiders keep up their swinging routine to make cobwebs. Dust and dirt keep drifting in, along with dog tracks, dog hair, human clutter and laundry. Why doesn’t life realize I am not always up to all this work? Let us not leave out my least favorite chore of all and that’s the trip to the supermarket. Yuk. I love to cook, but hauling in the groceries is tiring, painful and irritating. Sometimes, I confess, as my sweaty, irritated self passes one of our dogs, wagging their little tails and jumping to greet me, I talk to them. “Hey, you guys. Some of this stuff is for you. Don’t just sit there looking cute, grab a bag!” The greatest response I’ve received thus far from my canine frie... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918291 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:04:42 +0100 1918291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1728305&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2008%2F08%2F05%2Fthe-war-within%2F I just finished watching the final episode of The War, the 15-hour Ken Burns documentary on World War II that premiered almost a year ago. Last night I watched episode five, “FUBAR,” which seemed long and padded. The show swung wildly from prosaic observations that did nothing to deepen my understanding of war to monologues that just about broke my heart. And then back to the kind of “meh” narration that gives documentaries a bad name. Tonight I had the fast forward button at the ready. Didn’t use it. The finale, “A World Without War,” was packed: The fall of Berlin, the Holocaust, the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, Okinawa, the dropping of the atomic bomb, the liberation of prisoners of war in Japan. And the journey back to civilian life. Men ... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1728305 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:41:07 +0100 1728305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671894&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F351659654%2F The following is a sponsored post: There is no shortage of self help books and programs out there today but they are definitely not all created equally. Self help programs from Tools To Life stands apart from the crowd. The first clue that Tools To Life is a little different from all the other self help sites out there is the fact that it is 100% free and will always be free. Tools To Life has dedicated thousands of hours to creating the tools that will allow people to change their lives. Not only does Tools To Life provide inspirational motivation through programs, articles, and group challenges they also offer life coaching support groups that include a whole community of members lending their support. Tools To Life was created by Coach Devlyn Steele who through years of successful busin... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671894 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:52:09 +0100 1671894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668784&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fnow-is-the-time-for-our-breast-cancer-battle-cry%2F We have heard nothing new or exciting regarding breast cancer treatment for quite a while now. It is so frustrating when you are hoping for a major breakthrough towards a cure. Even the fact that so much headway has been made on the genetic front with regards to breast cancer hasn’t garnered better treatment options. The best treatment option that has come out of genetic profiling is to remove healthy body parts to prevent cancer. We have been sending men into space for decades. Man has even walked on the moon. Why then can we not find a cure or a safe easy treatment for breast cancer? Do we need more money? Do we need more brains? Do we need more motivation? This is a huge issue with me. The government gives 900 million dollars a year to breast cancer research, the Susan G Komen org... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668784 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:33:09 +0100 1668784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512364&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F310429167%2F …after losing his two-year battle with periampullary cancer. To the end, actor Rudy Fernandez was well loved. The action star, fondly called “Daboy,” was finally laid to rest Thursday as hundreds of friends, fans, and family members mourned his loss after a two-year battle with periampullary cancer. “We love you Daboy! We will miss you!” fans shouted as the actor was buried at the Heritage Park in Taguig City. As far as I can remember, Rudy Fernandez has been grazing the screens of Philippine Cinema. He will certainly be missed. Read more from The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Tags: Filipino movie star, losing battle with periampullary cancer, periampullary cancer, Philippine Cinema, Rudy FernandexShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512364 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:17:15 +0100 1512364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509221&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F308868569%2F It is good to know that Patrick Swayze is holding up despite his battle with pancreatic cancer. Seems like Patrick is not allowing his cancer to stop him from doing one thing he loves: acting. The star of such hit films as “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” is going forward with plans to begin working on a new cable television series later this year despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March. Cancer experts applaud his decision to continue working, saying that nothing he could do, physically, will speed the pace of cancer and that working could even benefit him mentally. I agree. Going back to normal routine (whatever that means!) will benefit the cancer patient mentally. When his mindset is good, he won’t give up that easily and then maybe his body will... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509221 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:26:21 +0100 1509221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434379&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F05%2Fkruger-video-no-longer-available.html I uploaded a video from YouTube and posted it here at SHS the other day that depicts a fight over the fate of a calf among lions, a crocodile, and the calf's herd of cape buffalo. I have heard from a few readers that it no longer works. I'm not sure why that is. I suspect that is because it was sold, I believe to National Geographic, and thus taking it off of a free viewing site was probably part of the deal. However, I checked the YouTube site and it was working there. Check it out.Here is a summary in case anyone still wishes to participate in the commentary about it: Two adults and the calf have walked away from the herd. Big mistake. They literally stumble across a small pride of lions! Seeing an easy meal, the lions leap to the chase and zero in on the calf.The lions violently knock t... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434379 Sun, 11 May 2008 21:40:00 +0100 1434379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419355&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F283206825%2F We all remember the old schoolhouse rock song that says knowledge is power, but have you ever really thought about what benefits can be reaped by having as much diabetes knowledge as possible? In an age when information is right at our fingertips you would think that upping our diabetes knowledge would be a simple thing, and it is… if you find diabetes information that is accurate and easy to access. Here in lies the challenge. I don’t interact with a whole lot of diabetics. There someone in my neighborhood that I’ve talked about it one time with. There’s Bernard, who I work with, who is a big hero when it comes to dealing with work/life/family/exercise and balancing it all as a type 1. And there’s a few online communities that I read and contribute to such as... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419355 Sun, 04 May 2008 09:41:59 +0100 1419355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1149869&cid=t_101828_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmaking-friends-in-the-battle-of-cancer-true-story%2F Every now and then I get that sinking feeling that comes from remembering that cancer will continue to be a threat to my life. Today was one of those days. After a short time of letting it haunt me I decided to give it less power by taking some of my power back. So while shopping for groceries after work I know I gave the impression of a strange woman as I muttered to myself to choose wisely when selecting foods. It was with these thoughts of continued vigilance against cancer that I entered a lane to check out. When it is a little slow, I make small talk with the person behind me in line; it’s a habit that I have not been able to break. Being an adult with experience in engaging strangers, I am also aware of who to engage and who to avoid, and that doesn’t fail me. So if you are going... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1149869 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:25:35 +0100 1149869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1129520&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F211089484%2F Actually Scientific America has a lot to say about diabetes. So much so that they just released a Scientific America Special Report: Managing Diabetes. This Scientific America Special Report focuses on much more than just managing diabetes. They have gone into pretty good detail about every aspect of diabetes. The Scientific America Special Report: Managing Diabetes would be a perfect article for someone who needs a total overview of diabetes which includes the causes and the treatments. Some of the more alarming facts in the Scientific America Special Report: Managing Diabetes are that in 2005 roughly 7 percent of the American Population had diabetes. That would be about 20.9 million people. Out of that 20.9 million people 6.2 million people were unaware that they even had diabetes. Cont... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1129520 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:50:18 +0100 1129520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1093267&cid=t_101828_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_101828_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=843804&cid=t_101828_135_f&fid=35272&url=http%3A%2F%2Fslimconomy.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fglobal-solution-to-hivaids-pandemic.html As I sat on my back deck yesterday in the waning sun drinking a steaming cup of Rooibos in the cool afternoon air pondering the onset of autumn, I started to mull about how HIV/AIDS could be conquered. To say its complicated is an understatement of the century. Today it is fragmented at best. Fraught with political and religious interference, fueled by consumerism and well-intentioned but dangerous cross-cultural ideals. Ego's and dreams of being the one to yell "eureka!" only serve to add even more fuel to this raging pandemic. So, how could it be fought?A Governing BodyIt needs a global governing body to begin with. It needs political minds to concur and mutually sponsor the formation and management of policies. A governing body would have to recognize the various cultures of each region... Slimconomy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=843804 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:58:00 +0100 843804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=802230&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F16%2Fi-am-the-cure-is-susan-g-komen-new-battle-cry%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Pink products, Cancer events, ProductsI AM THE CURE is the Susan G. Komen new rallying cry. Intended to urge us to take an active role in our own breast health and remind us that we all play an important part in finding a cure, these are words to live by. I think I won't soon forget them -- because I have a new key chain inscribed with all four of them.My aunt just participated in the Aspen Race for the Cure, and she sent me all the goodies she picked up at the race. She gave me the Ford Warriors in Pink scarf -- I've always wanted one and can't wait to wear it on October 20 when I run in my local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. She also passed on to me a race t-shirt, the sign she wore on her back -- in celebration of my beautiful niece Jacki, it re... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=802230 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 802230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796064&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F138581001%2F Small amounts of alcohol will not hinder your control over diabetes but there are some precautions that diabetics should take to make sure that alcohol can be safely enjoyed. If you are diabetic and are currently treated with either tablets or insulin the main risk that you face with consuming alcohol is that alcohol could make you more prone to hypoglycemia. Despite how I feel this morning after getting wasted last night. (more…) alcohol, alcoholic drinks, Battle Diabetes, blood sugar level, diabetes, Diabetes Control, hypoglycemiaShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796064 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:08:37 +0100 796064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796067&cid=t_101828_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F133569004%2F Hi, I’m a long time reader of Battle Diabetes, I’d like to first thank you for providing such a wonderful community to help others in need. My grandmother and my mother are both Type 2 and your blog has been a great resource for us. I am e-mailing today to suggest a new story. Last year, I watched a close friend of mine battle lymphoma, a truly terrible disease. As he fought for his life, I was struck by how little support took place within the current medical system. His doctor visits focused on the disease – not the man behind it. (more…) Battle Diabetes, diabetes, doctors, invaluable information resource, social networking, web2.0Share This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796067 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:41:01 +0100 796067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560283&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F22%2Fcancer-returns-home%2F Filed under: Leukemia, Celebrity cancer diagnosis, All Cancers, Daily news, Cancer SurvivorsAfter several weeks of hiding and down time, a few weeks ago I made an official announcement to the non profit organization that I founded Indie Music For Life and its two entities Laughs For Life and Indiegrrl. I dropped off of this blog page for a month and am ready to write again. I needed a break. A break to sort through things. To sort through life.When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer it changes your life. Finding out you have cancer takes your breath away and from that point your breath is the most valuable thing to you in your life. Breath and time. Nothing is normal any more. Not your dreams, your nightmares, and not your waking moments. A personal diagnosis of chronic myloid le... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560283 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 560283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=498625&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F24%2Fthought-for-the-day-advocacy-knows-no-borders%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Services, Daily news, Cancer Survivors, Thought for the DayAdvocacy runs far and wide. Thank goodness for that.Think about this:A new breast cancer non-profit organization has been launched especially for South Africans affected by the disease.Founded by Samantha Galliet, the 31-year-old breast cancer survivor who made headlines with her "David and Goliath" battle to get life-saving Herceptin treatment, created PinkLink to give patients affected by breast cancer a voice.PinkLink, focusing on the need for self-examination and awareness to encourage prevention and early detection of this silent epidemic, is intended to be a one-stop-shop with valuable South African based information on doctors, treatments, financial considerations, and health issues.Read |&nb... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=498625 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 498625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478735&cid=t_101828_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F14%2Fthought-for-the-day-see-how-the-flesh-grows-back%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Magazines, Cancer Survivors, Thought for the DayI'm in another hospital lobby -- this time waiting while my three-year-old son has surgery to repair a hernia.So I'm back to reading a magazine. This time I brought my own not-so-outdated publication -- The Oprah Magazine, April 2007. And as I sit here flipping and turning the pages, there is so much I want to tell you.I'll be back with more. But for now, think about this: "...see how the flesh grows backacross a wound, with a great vehemence,more strongthan the simple, untested surface before.There's a name for it on horses,when it comes back darker and raised: proud flesh.as all fleshis proud of its wounds, wears themas honors given out after battle,small triumphs pinned to the chest."Jane Hirshfield, From What Bin... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478735 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478735