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 'blood sugar levels'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:31:01 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803134&cid=t_139359_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Felectronic-pancreas-may-keep-glucose-in-safe-range-overnight%2F2011.05.10 A team led by researchers from University of Cambridge showed that closed loop insulin delivery was effective in controlling overnight blood glucose levels in patients with type 1 diabetes. The system took readings every fifteen minutes and automatically titrated a proper amount of insulin. University of Cambridge researcher Dr Roman Hovorka led two studies to evaluate the performance of the artificial pancreas in 10 men and 14 women, aged 18 to 65, who had used an insulin pump for at least three months. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803134 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:05:52 +0100 4803134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525031&cid=t_139359_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoes-cell-phone-use-stimulate-brain-activity%2F2011.02.26 We all know that using a cell phone can stimulate the brain to work a bit harder. “Mr. Skerrett? This is Dr. LeWine’s office. Do you have a minute to talk about your test results?” or “Dad, a bunch of kids are going to Casey’s house after the dance. Can I go?” But a new study published in JAMA is making me wonder what the energy emitted by the phone itself — not just the information it delivers — is doing to my brain. Here’s the study in a nutshell. Dr. Nora Volkow and her colleagues recruited 47 volunteers to have their brain activity measured twice by a PET scanner. Both times the volunteer had a cell phone strapped to each ear. During one measurement, both phones were turned off. During the other, one phone was turned on but muted so the volunteer didn’t know... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525031 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:00:29 +0100 4525031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251107&cid=t_139359_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsantabetes-how-diabetes-is-like-santa-claus%2F2010.12.11 (Note:  This post contains spoilers.  If you are like my girl Brittany and you believe happily in the story of Santa, skip down to where it says “Diabetes is like Santa Claus.”) My husband and I share a philosophy on Santa Claus.   Santa gets too much credit.  Why should Santa get all the glory for the gifts that show up underneath the Christmas tree on Christmas morning?  Mom and Dad work their tails off to provide a fun and comfortable life for our child, and to have the fun thunder (funder?) stolen by Santa Claus is unfair.  “Thank you, Santa, for the Barbie and the Rockers van!”  I shouted as a kid, not realizing that Mom and Dad put in some extra hours (and spent half the night assembling the stupid thing) to get that Rocker Van under our Christmas tre... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251107 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:00:49 +0100 4251107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162923&cid=t_139359_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-parking-lot-low%2F2010.11.13 “Brrrrr…it’s a little chilly outside today,” I said to BSparl as I tucked her blanket snug around her wiggly little self in the car seat. She waved at me and showed me her sock. “Yes, that’s a nice sock, birdy. Okay, let’s get out of here and get you into the car so we can go home!” The automatic doors parted and a brisk gust of wind came and skipped down my collar. With the baby’s car seat safely tucked into the belly of the carriage, I ventured out to find my car in the massive parking lot.  “Ha ha, where did Mommy leave the car?” I said out loud, walking up and down the parking lot aisles and pressing the alarm on my keys. Nothing. No flashing lights, no subtle little “beep” noise from my Honda. Nothing ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162923 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:00:58 +0100 4162923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040564&cid=t_139359_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-lessons%2F2010.10.07 As doctors, sometimes the biggest lessons that we learn about disease pathology are those that we learn from the people that have that disease. Diabetes is one such disease. I recently gave a show-and-tell lecture about insulin pumps to the new interns and residents as well as the 3rd-year medical students on their pediatric clerkship with the inpatient endocrine service. We discussed different types of pumps (point A on the picture) and they got to push the buttons and send a bolus or change a basal rate. They also looked at real time CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitors, points C and D on the picture) sensors used to check glucoses levels every five minutes. (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040564 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:00:04 +0100 4040564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3691124&cid=t_139359_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F181%2Fcan-an-anti-aging-diet-really-reverse-wrinkles%2F Can an anti aging diet reverse wrinkles?  At least one dermatologist seems to think so.  It might work for some people.  It really depends on what they were eating before. Trying to eat right is well worth your while.  It’s not just about how you look.  It’s also about developing the so-called age-related diseases.  The latest research indicates that many of those diseases are preventable if people eat right and have a healthy lifestyle. Advice about eating right has changed over the years and continues to do so.  There are the high protein diets, the high carb diets, the low fat diets and others.  The proponents of each of those diets claim to have found the key to weight maintenance and good health. Here’s my advice.  Avoid packaged, processed and prepared foods.  Eat at ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3691124 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:03:06 +0100 3691124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128841&cid=t_139359_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F210628376%2F How many times before have I mentioned the importance of sleep and your bodies ability to regulate glucose? A few at least. There is yet further proof to this theory and I have been holding off writing about it due to it being somewhat repetitive, but I have seen it so frequently that I think it is worth another mention. The US team discovered that volunteers who were roused whenever they were about to fall into the deepest sleep developed insulin resistance. This inability of the body to recognize normal insulin signals leads to high blood sugar levels, weight gain and, eventually, even type 2 diabetes. Personally, I have been in trouble from the start. My kids are such horrible sleepers and my hubby and I have not slept through the night in 7 years. Not to mention that a pin drop wakes ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128841 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:33:21 +0100 1128841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1100251&cid=t_139359_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F201771885%2F Ch-ch-ch-changes… I really dislike when I read that how we have been doing what we have done for years, it is now not how it should be done! Are you following me? We all know as diabetics we prick our lil’ ol’ fingers and make sure that we keep our blood sugar levels within “normal” limits approximately 4 times a day. The typical, and I say typical because I know that every diabetic is different, is to check our blood glucose in the morning before breakfast, before we eat our lunch, before we eat our dinner and then once before we turn in for the night. Due to some new research and a report titled “Guideline for management of Postmeal Glucose” that was carried out for The International Diabetes Federation we may need to be pricking our fingers even... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1100251 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:35:14 +0100 1100251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049081&cid=t_139359_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F190396085%2F “Anecdotal reports suggest that some dogs can perform early warning of hypoglycemia by using their sense of smell to sniff out if their owner’s blood sugar levels are dropping,” Dr Wells said.” This is interesting enough if it proves to pan out. Just imagine if dogs could really be trained to have this type of powerful sniffer! That would be brilliant. You could have a k-9 companion and peace of mind. A Side note: This photo is a picture of our 12 year old black lab that passed away last week. She was our first “baby”. via BBC Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049081 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:46:45 +0100 1049081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796065&cid=t_139359_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F137467717%2F Did you know that there are many natural foods and supplements that you can take that will help lower your blood sugar level naturally? Diabetic patients are usually made aware of the countless pharmaceutical products that are available…but what if you want to naturally lower your blood sugar level? (more…) blood sugar levels, chromium, cinnamon, Diet, glipizide, lower blood sugar, supplements, zincShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796065 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:54:49 +0100 796065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=554444&cid=t_139359_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F19%2Fno-food-no-problem%2F This study evaluated the safety for individuals with type 1 diabetes and to identify factors associated with success. Patients intending to fast were instructed on insulin dose adjustments, frequent glucose monitoring and when to terminate the fast. The study included 56 subjects who intended to fast -- 37 successfully completed the study. Individuals terminated their fast in the presence of either hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. Overall, adherence to the protocol was high. Successful fasters had greater reductions in insulin dosage and higher HbA1c levels. There were no differences between individuals taking intermittent insulin injections and those with continuous infusion pumps. There were no serious side-effects of fasting. Results concluded that type 1 diabetics can successfully par... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=554444 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 554444