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 'diabetes management'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:17:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734476&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fdiabetes-mismanagement-healthcare-professionals%2F I recently received this message from Tara, who, through some difficult family health struggles, has been inspired to make a difference. I was diagnosed with type 1 in May of 1986 and my family is full of type 1 diabetics, including my brother (diagnosed at 19 years old in 2001), my uncle (diagnosed 53 years ago), and my grandfather. My grandfather was diagnosed as an “Adult Diabetic” in 1998. In my non-medical, yet long-time diabetic, opinion, he was misdiagnosed as a type 2 specifically because of his age. He is a very thin man, and needed insulin from the get-go. There is one old-school endocrinologist in his town, and again in my opinion, not fully educated on advances in diabetes. In recent years, my grandfather’s blood sugars have been all over the board and his hea... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734476 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:46:17 +0100 4734476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580894&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-i-want-her-to-know-about-diabetes%2F2011.03.13 After a tough low this morning: I want her to know that she was wanted so much, well before she arrived, and that her parents went to great lengths to make sure her arrival was as safe as they could manage. I want her to know that those moments when she has to wait while I test, or while I bolus, or the times when I have to set her in her crib and gulp down grape juice while she stands there with her big, brown eyes staring at me while her mouth tugs into an impatient smile, that I love her and I just need to deal with diabetes for a few seconds so I can be the best mommy I can. I want her to know that if my eyes don’t get better, it’s not her fault. It’s not my fault, either. The fault lies with diabetes. I want her to know that the reason I’ll sometimes frown at... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580894 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:00:34 +0100 4580894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501587&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fi-see-pump-people%2F2011.02.20 A few weeks ago, Chris and BSparl and I went out to dinner. Dining out with our little bird is a bit of a tangled experience, and we don’t spend as much time people watching as we used to because we’re very preoccupied with the baby wrangling.  That night, though, we were sitting and settled and throwing gluten-free puffs (yes, all of us) around the dinner table like confetti when I saw this woman walk in with her family. She settled her family in at the table, and then reached to remove her coat, revealing a beeper clipped to her pocket. Only it was one of them fancypants beepers with the tubes and the buttons and the accompanying not-making-insulin pancreas. I reckon it was an insulin pump. Immediately, I wanted to swing mine over my head like a lasso and say “OMG la... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501587 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:00:10 +0100 4501587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4477764&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpancreas-of-mine-wont-you-be-my-valentine%2F2011.02.14 Oh rotting, feeble pancreas of mine, Won’t you be my Valentine? Won’t you wake from your long sleep And make some insulin, you creep? What makes you sit, all shaped like a wiener, Lazy and dull, with a pompous demeanor? What makes it okay, that for your enjoyment You’ve spent twenty plus years filing unemployment? We need to start over; we need to be friends. We need this whole type 1 diabetes to end. I’m tired of shots and I’m sick of the lows, So I think we should talk about ending this row. I could use a break, my corn-cob-shaped friend. I’d love to have “old age” listed as my end. I think that your time off has drawn to a close. I’d like working islets, and plenty of those. How ’bout it, old pal? Care to start working? Care t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4477764 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:00:10 +0100 4477764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414520&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-bingo%2F2011.01.29 Recently, I reconnected with a long-lost local PWD (person with diabetes) named Ryan. Last time Ryan and I saw one another we were talking about diabetes goal-setting and dealing with wicked bouts of burnout. And this week I received an email from him with a brilliant idea about how to stay motivated towards setting — and reaching — diabetes-related goals. “I’ve had this ‘pyramid’ for about three months now. Just something that I keep near my desk to keep me focused on my diabetes. After completion of the pyramid, I have no clue what I will do but some kind of celebration will be in order,” he wrote, and attached a slide to his image. And when I opened it, I was like “whoa.” He had created a pyramid of his diabetes goals. Tangible... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414520 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:00:28 +0100 4414520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326900&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-patdown-diabetes-at-the-airport%2F2011.01.09 Last week we were at the airport to travel to Marco Island for the CWD Family Weekend. And we were NOT traveling light, by any stretch. Chris and I had our suitcases, our laptops, and my diabetes supplies (infusion sets, insulin, test strips, glucose tabs, etc.) stashed in a carry on. Oh, and we also had that giggly baby BSparl, plenty of clothes for her to spit up on, formula, bottles, wipes, diapers, water for mixing the formula, toys, Happy Baby puffs for snacks, her car seat, the car seat base, and the stroller. (Phew.) In addition to all the junk we were carrying, I was also wearing my Animas Ping and my Dexcom sensor (and carrying the receiver) — which made me a prime candidate for the airport opt-out search from a TSA employee, thanks to the fact that these devices are bett... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326900 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:00:05 +0100 4326900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258867&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-patient%25e2%2580%2599s-contagious-confidence-and-endless-possibilities%2F2010.12.14 In a recent post I wrote why patients are the most important part of the medical team, and my colleagues, Elizabeth Cohen, Kevin Pho, MD, Donna Cryer, JD, and Carl R. Sullivan, MD, shared their insights as well. Today, Ginger Vieira, a patient living with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, says: “You, as the patient, are the most important part of the medical team because you are the one who makes the daily decisions, who balances your disease around dinners, soccer games, long hours at work without enough time to check your blood sugar and eat lunch. You are the one who takes the knowledge you learn from your doctor and fits it into your everyday life. That’s a huge role, and it’s never easy.” Ginger Vieira shares her story about the challenges and how her positive attitude is al... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4258867 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:00:54 +0100 4258867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251107&cid=t_102235_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=4190155&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmeet-marcel-the-diabetic-shell%2F2010.11.21 Clara Barton Camp (CBC) is awesome — this is an indisputable fact. I talk about CBC all the time when I’m at conferences, because there is something so unique and incredibly supportive about knowing that your fellow campers are also insulin-dependent and aren’t afraid to show it. Part of what makes CBC so cool is that it makes you feel like having diabetes is…sort of cool. Almost everyone at camp has it, so if your pancreas happens to work, it makes you the odd one out instead of part of the WYOI (wear your own insulin) crowd. What’s more empowering than taking an isolating chronic illness and making it the common — and intrinsically cool — thread?  Which is why this video — a diabetes take on the Marcel the Shell with Shoes On — is... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190155 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:00:49 +0100 4190155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162923&cid=t_102235_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_102235_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=4001688&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-criminals-and-diabetes-police%2F2010.09.25 At TCOYD [Taking Control Of Your Diabetes], one of the sessions I attended was about Diabetes Police (Healthcare Providers) and Diabetes Criminals (People With Diabetes). And I was a little taken aback by the title of the session, but we used it to our advantage when we walked into the session a few minutes after it had already started. “Okay, we see a few late stragglers in here. It’s not like they had to be on time or anything,” Dr. Edelman quipped from the front of the room, giving us a smirk.   “I’m sorry we’re late. But what do you expect? We’re the criminals, man!” I shot back at him. And the crew of us “criminals” took up the last few rows, our smartphones at the ready to Tweet out the best of the session. (We were... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001688 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:00:18 +0100 4001688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913120&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-and-precision-carb-guessing%2F2010.08.28 I keep measuring cups in my purse so that I can measure out my dinners out to be exact. I keep a small food scale in the glove compartment of my car so I am never guessing how many ounces a certain item might be. And I have the Calorie King booklet in my pocket at all times, so that I’m never left guessing. I even sewed pockets into all my clothes, just to bring the booklet around. (The previous paragraph is filled with lies. Big, fat ones.) I wish I was a precision carb counter. I wish I had the patience for it, always either eating pre-packaged and factory-analyzed foods or spending my time carefully measuring and weighing any home cooked adventures. But I am not a precision carb counter. I’m a precision carb guesser. (more…) *This blog post was originally... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913120 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3913120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889083&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fkids-with-diabetes-can-count-carbs-with-lenny%2F2010.08.20 Medtronic MiniMed has recently released a new educational game for kids and young adults that takes them through an educational tour to learn how to deal with foods when you have diabetes. A rep for the company tells Medgadget: Called Carb Counting with Lenny, it’s offered for free download on the Apple iTunes App Store for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad. It’s great for parents (and even adults with diabetes have enjoyed it too), as the app features a guide presenting nutritious food choices with associated serving sizes and carbohydrate values. The other key components of the app are fun, interactive games that help reinforce carb counting skills and keep children engaged. And just in case you are not fully familiar with Lenny the Lion, he is a global ambassador for children&#821... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889083 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:22 +0100 3889083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3866959&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmore-babies-for-diabetic-mommy%2F2010.08.14 While I was at CBC a few weeks ago, one of the staff members asked me if I was planning on having more children. “I don’t think so,” I said, without hesitation. ”I love my daughter endlessly, and now that she’s part of my family, I can’t imagine my life without her, but I can’t lie to you. I didn’t enjoy being pregnant. I wanted a baby, but spending nine months pregnant was very, very stressful.” The staff member who asked the question looked disappointed. And in that moment, I sort of wish I had lied. “Oh, you look disappointed. I’m sorry! It’s not just because of diabetes stuff. It’s my own personal preference. I don’t want to lie!” And I won’t lie. The end result of my pregnancy was ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3866959 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:00:57 +0100 3866959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629637&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmonitor-blood-glucose-and-look-cool-with-a-nano-tattoo%2F2010.06.03 Millions of people with diabetes are forced to endure multiple finger pricks daily — an unpleasant practice that may impede compliance, and whose reliability is operator-dependent. Now, Dr. Paul Barone and Dr. Michael Strano at the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering are developing a new approach to glucose monitoring. Building on work they previously published in ACS Nano, the new technology employs a nanoparticle “tattoo” as a glucose sensor, which can then be continuously monitored by a device on the surface of the body. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629637 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:03 +0100 3629637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511703&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fjessica-bernstein-rethinking-diabetes-from-the-ground-up.html Jessica Bernstein wants to take “control” out of the diabetes vocabulary. So read the headline when she was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle last week. Jessica is a San Francisco Bay Area psychologist who was diagnosed herself with type 1 diabetes when she was just a year old. She’s spent much of her [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511703 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:25 +0100 3511703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471739&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F04%2F15%2Fkey-members-of-diabetes-care-the-dietitian%2F Filed under: CareAs a recently diagnosed diabetic, your life will change dramatically. Instead of stopping in to see a doctor only when you have a cold or flu, you'll have to see your primary care physician regularly. You're also going to have to see eye doctors, dentists, podiatrists and endocrinologists. Once you've had an initial consultation with your registered dietitian and have a treatment plan in place, though, repeat visits with him or her can seem tedious. They shouldn't be. Dietitians can help you figure out your food needs throughout your life and will help you adjust your eating habits depending on lifestyle changes, medications you may take or other health goals. Dietitians work in hospitals, schools, fitness centers and private practices. Look for dietitians who speci... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471739 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3471739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408581&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fgive-your-kidneys-some-love.html March is National Kidney Month (yes, they have a month for that organ! and even a World Kidney Day on March 11).  I realize the month is nearly over this year, but it’s never too late to show your kidneys some love — especially if you have diabetes, which possibly puts them at risk. I must admit, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408581 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:00:54 +0100 3408581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262577&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Feye-exams-early-warnings-of-undiagnosed-diabetes%2F Eye exams may warn doctors of undiagnosed diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes increases your risk for vision loss fourfold, and it's the leading cause of new cases of blindness in people ages 20-74. Retinopathy is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina. However, because of delayed diagnosis, about 10 -20 percent of people with type 2 diabetes already have some degree of eye disease when their diabetes is diagnosed. If ophthalmologists notice that a patient is exhibiting symptoms of retinopathy, they should recommend additional testing. After 20 years nearly all people with type 1 diabetes and 60% of those with type 2 diabetes have developed retinopathy. To cut back on the chances of developing retinopathy, people with type 1 diabetes s... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262577 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3262577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243965&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fsubtle-accusations.html Sometimes it’s the incessant sense of failure with diabetes that gets me down.  It’s not so much about strangers making stupid comments, or even me beating myself up for not doing a perfect job of managing my BG levels every day…  it’s more about the subtle accusations of people closer to me, those who I [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243965 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:00:08 +0100 3243965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3118843&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2009%2F12%2F24%2Fself-manage-your-diabetes%2F Diabetes can be unpredictable. Your blood-sugar can drop too low fairly quickly and the long-term consequences of diabetes aren't pretty. Still, with good self-management, you can minimize your chances of developing complications. To stay healthy and avoid the complications that can arise over time, it is important to follow some basic health guidelines. Like anyone else, you should eating a healthy diet, exercising and visiting your doctor regularly. Check out Aol Health for other self-management tips.Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Diabetes Blog) The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3118843 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3118843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894720&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F2Gin4WzOJ_E%2F I just read the book “Your First Year With Diabetes – What to do Month by Month” which was written and illustrated by Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE. It is phenomenal. Your First Year With Diabetes is essentially a month by month guide letting you know exactly what you should be doing and how. Diabetes can be overwhelming and the first 12 months can be particularly rough to go through. There are so many things to be considered, so many plans to follow, and so much of your lifestyle that needs changing. It can leave you feeling that it is an impossible feat. Your First Year With Diabetes gives you detailed advice, tips and tricks that are meant to make it possible for you to make small, attainable lifestyle changes that when added up will transform diabetes into ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894720 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:45:38 +0100 2894720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839129&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fhow-to-be-a-good-endo-from-a-patient%25e2%2580%2599s-pov.html Scott Johnson is one of my favorite fellow diabetes bloggers. Always has been. This post will show you why.   A Guest Post by Scott K. Johnson, of Scott’s Diabetes Journal Amy’s guest post from Dr. Anne Peters last Thursday on “How to be a Good Diabetes Patient” sure ruffled some feathers.  I wanted to take [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839129 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:25 +0100 2839129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584357&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fwayback-wednesday-standard-deviation-buzz.html Welcome to Round 2 of my new blast-from-the-past series here at DiabetesMine. Once again, I note how little things have changed in four years! This post originally appeared exactly four years ago to the day, but if I didn’t tell you that, you might not notice. That’s because using the standard deviation for evaluating glucose [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584357 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:00:14 +0100 2584357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523627&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fvacation-all-i-ever-wanted.html Q: When is a weekend away truly a Getaway? A: When your diabetes cooperates. Relaxation is good for me. I know that now because I’ve tested it empirically. Whenever I’m on vacation, especially if it’s someplace hot where I can wear scant clothing and swim in a sparkling pool, my blood sugar evens out to a point [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523627 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:21 +0100 2523627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349466&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fcellphone-based-diabetes-tech-get-ready-for-a-lot-of-this.html A few days ago I got an email alert from a company called MedApps that claims it’s unveiling the world’s first affordable and reliable mobile health monitoring system at the upcoming American Telemedicine Association conference in Las Vegas, April 26-28.  And what functionality are they previewing?  A system for remote upload of glucose data, of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349466 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:27 +0100 2349466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325198&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Ftechnology-friday-intouchdiabetes-software-and-computer-simulation-for-an-artificial-pancreas.html Two steps forward in diabetes technology were announced this week, My Friends: First, the FDA has cleared a new wireless diabetes management system called inTouch™·diabetes.  The system was created by West Chester, PA-based SymCare, Inc., a company started by Johnson & Johnson. “The new web-based system uses a combination of objective biometric data, education and a rewards [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325198 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:46:20 +0100 2325198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2233713&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F3S5PFAz2Uaw%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,260,688979,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() If you’re diabetic and looking for a few extra bucks (and really, who isn’t in these tough times!?) this side gig may be of interest to you. This ad on Craigslist says: We are looking for people with diabetes (Type 1 or 2 diabetes, using a pump (if Type1 diabetes), using a Blood Glucose Meter or a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System or had gestational diabetes). We have a variety of review and content projects. Our most recent project is the BGM review. You will receive $20 for your first BGM review, and $10 for the following reviews. The maximum is of $50. We pay via check. More information (website and payment) will be provided once y... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2233713 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:48:43 +0100 2233713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227533&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FlI2JVSG06U8%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,674723,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Lots of us want to lose weight, and when it’s all sad and done it really isn’t that difficult to do. Let me amend that…. losing weight takes effort and time, and IS hard to do… but the formula to lose weight isn’t rocket science. As if we needed even more convincing, a new study has determined that eating “heart-healthy, low-calorie foods and exercising is the key to losing weight regardless of levels of protein, fat or carbohydrates.” Make sense, doesn’t it? Eat a balanced diet that is less in calorie than you eat now. Work out. The pounds will come off. It might not be right away, but they will. Tag... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227533 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:12:06 +0100 2227533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222951&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FUBlA9S7YwEY%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,487,670276,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Exercise is great for all of us, but especially for diabetics. While there is no absolute when it comes to preventing diabetes, getting regular exercise is something that will benefit your overall health. If you are diabetic, exercise helps guard against insulin resistance, which helps Type 1 diabetics use less insulin and helps Type 2’s maintain a healthy blood sugar level. There’s been some arguments in the past about exactly how much exercise is needed to stay healthy. There’s a wonderful answer to this question over at CNN that address how much physical activity and rigorous exercise is good for the body. The question also disc... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222951 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:49:32 +0100 2222951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222952&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fisosr4kiytQ%2F I came across this video about what exactly happens in the body when you are not a diabetic, and when you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. It’s important for people to understand how diabetes works in the body. It isn’t just a matter of people being overweight or out of shape (as some people mistakenly believe.) Rather, the body doesn’t process the food properly, namely the carbs and sugar. Here is a really great illustration of what happens in a diabetic body, and in a healthy body. Enjoy this clip: Tags: Diabetes Management, diabetic, videoShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222952 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:38:15 +0100 2222952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222954&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F7r-fOU_6af8%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,483,664119,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() It’s long been established that diabetics have higher rates of depression, but now researchers have also discovered a link between women with gestational diabetes and depression. Apparently “low-income pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes are nearly twice as likely as those without diabetes to be diagnosed with depression during and after pregnancy.” Pregnant women should be that much more cautious about watching for the signs of depression, not just during their pregnancy but also in the year afterward. Tags: depression, Diabetes Management, diabetic, pregnancyShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222954 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:13:18 +0100 2222954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222955&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F83BXirwFN5A%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,213,663985,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() What causes Type 1 diabetes? Wouldn’t we all like to know! Scientists are looking at every avenue to figure out what causes the disease. In doing so, they hope to find a cure. One study is going to look at “200 newborns in Georgia and Florida with high-risk genes for type 1 diabetes will be enrolled over the next year in a long-term study to determine how genetics and environment cause the disease.” The study will cost $10 million, and go for five years. Tags: cure, Diabetes Management, diabetic, funding, newborn, studyShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222955 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:45:50 +0100 2222955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205342&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FY37i2CBVOzI%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,226,624854,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Every once in a while I hear of a single food item that is supposed to “help prevent” diabetes. This time, the news centers on cherries. A new study says cherries are a “super fruit” and “may reduce factors associated with heart disease and diabetes.” I think news like this is helpful if you take it with a grain of salt. For example, incorporating cherries can probably be helpful if you also eat a healthy diet and exercise. Tags: cherries, Diabetes Management, diabetic dietShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205342 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:27:09 +0100 2205342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200826&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fb_ZEA6yYykU%2F Caught this interview recently on YouTube and I thought it was worth sharing with each of you. In the video, Melanie Oakley, a Registered Dietitian from Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York, explains the different types of diabetes and management. I especially liked her explanation of insulin resistance. That’s a difficult concept to understand sometimes. Enjoy this short interview clip: Tags: Diabetes Management, diabetic, insulin resistance, videoShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200826 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:16:00 +0100 2200826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195052&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F92PXRMbiVxs%2F There are many great events throughout the year where you can help to raise money for a cure for diabetes. Walks are a common way to do it, and they are a great source of community as well. Here’s just one. This one happened on November 1, 2008, with over 7,000 walkers. This group raised $1.2 million dollars! Amazing. For more information visit on this group www.jdrf.org/triangle. Tags: charity, Diabetes Management, diabetic, walk to cure diabetesShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195052 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:07:42 +0100 2195052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190960&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FxzyBm9FjExQ%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,622556,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() If you’re Type 2 diabetic, do you test your blood sugar? How frequently? I talk to many Type 2’s who aren’t very good about testing. While it’s true they don’t need to test as often as Type 1 diabetics, testing provides a guide for how they are doing with control, when they should time their meds, and how stress and exercise affect their blood sugars. Now a new program is helping Type 2’s manage their blood sugars by using the Internet. The program “gave patients access to the same medical records used by their primary care doctor, as well as the ability to e-mail health care providers. The program also prov... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190960 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:04:44 +0100 2190960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222560&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fdiabetes-makeover-contest-and-the-winners-are.html Wow, and I thought picking winners for our Holiday Sweepstakes diabetes wisdom contest was difficult!  But for the NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Diabetes Makeover competition, what we ended up judging were people’s life stories — their hard luck and their struggles with diabetes and related health conditions.   How do you place comparative value on that?! Everyone [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222560 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:24 +0100 2222560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190961&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FBZIsWUtV-8c%2F Complications are a major worry for most diabetics. It isn’t bad enough to deal with the disease on a regular basis, but we also have to wonder if we will one day end up with retinopathy or neuropathy at some point in our lives. Here’s one type of treatment that can possibly help. It’s a demonstration for a hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Take a look at this fascinating treatment: Tags: Diabetes Management, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, neuropathy, retinopathy, videoShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190961 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:37:31 +0100 2190961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182968&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FGcQYqFXKO9A%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,605558,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() The new rage with diabetic metering is no-code meters. I can’t tell you how many times I forgot to reprogram my meter. I never understood why coding was necessary with digital meters. Now there is a new meter from Diabetic Care Services and Diabetic Express called the WaveSense Jazz™. “In addition to featuring one of the largest backlit digits for easy reading, WaveSense Jazz is one of the first meters to provide a score for a user’s glycemic variability.” Glycemic variability is used to show intense fluctuations in blood sugar, and could help with overall control. No coding and better control? Sounds pretty good to me! Tags: ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182968 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:36:46 +0100 2182968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182969&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FF-Ny--q7WZk%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,478,605511,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Valentine’s Day is Saturday, and if you’re planning on getting your sweetie flowers, there is still time to do it AND help people with diabetes at the same time. The folks at 1-800-flowers.com will give you 15% off your purchase when you use the code ADA at checkout. As if that wasn’t good enough, 5% of the order total will be donated to the ADA to help fight diabetes. Tags: 1-800-flowers, cure for diabetes, Diabetes Management, flowers, valentines dayShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182969 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:18:47 +0100 2182969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2177681&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FtMRfD9J65Ns%2F Every once in a while, someone will ask me to explain exactly what diabetes is. Most people know that diabetics “can’t have sugar” (which isn’t really true anymore) but they don’t understand why. As we’ve learned over the last several years, it isn’t just about the sugar. It’s about carbs and a healthy lifestyle. To help understand how someone gets diabetes, here’s a visual explanation: Tags: Diabetes Management, diabetic, insulin, pancreas, videoShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2177681 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:50:18 +0100 2177681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2177682&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fyw-jB7TRRG8%2F Here’s a PSA from Jean Smart. I always liked her work on Designing Women, and now she’s using her acting talents to help spread the word about checking your blood sugar. Jean is the ambassador for Entertainment Industry Foundations Diabetes Aware which reminds people to watch out for the signs of diabetes and take care to control it. Take a look at the PSA: What do you think of it? I’m a little disappointed by it. Jean looks a bit tired in this clip and I don’t think it sends a positive message about diabetes. I think it could have been done better. But then again any information that gets out in front of people and helps them take notice is a good thing. Tags: Diabetes Management, diabetic, jean smart, psaShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2177682 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:53:50 +0100 2177682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167901&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FkzLYfhouFrE%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,582346,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() According to a new study, “about one diabetic in three never fills the doctor’s prescription for antidiabetic medication.” Of course I’m always a bit leery when it comes to studies, but if this one is even remotely true, it’s very upsetting. When a diabetic is first diagnosed that is the best time to take an aggressive approach in an effort to stave off complications. The study translated this finding into numbers: “For the estimated 1.5 million newly diagnosed diabetics in the United States each year, unwillingness to fill antihyperglycemic prescriptions is a costly problem. The estimated 35 percent non -fill rate co... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167901 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:40:41 +0100 2167901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167903&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FVSPxfedeVbM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,465,584058,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Just had a chance to go through the latest edition of Diabetes Forecast. I love this magazine, which comes with your membership to the American Diabetes Association. They also have great information that I quite frankly don’t seem to get from my doctor. Often I’ll read about something in the magazine and then go talk to him. This issue of Diabetes Forecast had Randy Jackson on the cover. One thing I liked about his interview was that he talked about being over 350 pounds. He said when you get to that kind of weight, it isn’t about food anymore. It’s more than that. That’s very true. People eat for a number of different ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167903 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:28:21 +0100 2167903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167905&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fj34JhmoP-CE%2F This article by the editor of Self Magazine talks about how to burn calories in just 18 minutes. They said, “women who spent 20 minutes mixing sprints with jogging lost three times the fat off their legs and butt in 15 weeks than those jogging steadily for 40 minutes.” An amazing statistic! Tags: Diabetes Management, diabetic exercise, intense exercise, interval trainingShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167905 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:29:43 +0100 2167905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144727&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F92Hjg7MfrNE%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,550869,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() There is no doubt that exercise is GREAT for the body. But for warding off diabetes (Type 2, at least) doesn’t take THAT MUCH exercise. A new study has revealed that “brief but intense exercise every day or two may help reduce the risk of diabetes.” How little? As little as 30 seconds of exercise that intensely works the muscles. Apparently just that little amount of exercise can help with insulin resistance. While this study gives some light on insulin resistance, we shouldn’t forget that the real benefit of exercise (on our hearts and lungs) comes with 30-minutes of exercise three to four times a week. Tags: Diabetes Manage... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144727 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:17:53 +0100 2144727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2141538&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F4uo6Nsz3fSA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,550727,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() You know a lot of diabetics? You should. Diabetes is on the rise. That’s not news, of course. It’s been steadily on the incline for quite a while now. A new study says that “13 percent of adults aged 20 and older have the condition” and another “40 percent of whom have not been diagnosed.” Yet with the bad comes the good. The number of people with undiagnosed diabetes is steady. That means that people are learning more about the disease, and medical professionals are learning how to diagnose it. That’s a good thing. I’ve heard too many horror stories about doctors who have treated patients badly and ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2141538 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:41:16 +0100 2141538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2141539&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fsv0--tiwoBU%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,325,550662,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() There’s been plenty of info circulating these days about the link between Alzheimer’s and diabetes. To put it simply, when you get diabetes you are at a greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s. Even when your blood sugars are in good control. This doesn’t have to be bad news. This link is providing researchers with a new angle to see how the body responds to insulin and a lack of glucose. A study in the latest issue of Diabetes Magazine highlighted research that involved, “thousands of Swedish twins reports that developing diabetes before age 65 corresponds to a 125% increased risk for Alzheimer’s.” These ar... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2141539 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:41:06 +0100 2141539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134857&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FZdFkTEWOABA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,214,542497,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Pigs have really meant a lot to diabetics over the years. After all, they’ve provided the first types of insulin, and they may be key to transplanting islet cells. I personally feel there is a lot of hope for diabetics in this line of research, and I hope more is found out about this. Islet cells help produce insulin. It could be a key to curing diabetes, and would be much more readily available to the general population as opposed to transplants. Tags: Diabetes Management, diabetics, islet cells, pigs, transplantShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134857 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:17:52 +0100 2134857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134858&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fi42VdiOBM0M%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,212,536684,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Have you heard the thought that aspirin, specifically anti-inflammatory aspirin, is helpful in preventing diabetes? Well researchers took this same concept and applied it to low-dose aspirin. The result? That low-dose aspirin, while having many other healthful benefits, does not help prevent Type 2 diabetes. David S. H. Bell, MD, an Endocrine Today Editorial Board member, said: “This finding is not surprising since low dose aspirin was utilized. High dose aspirin or other salicylates, which are truly anti-inflammatory, have been shown to decrease insulin resistance and perhaps improve beta cell function. Clinical trials to evaluate the effect... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134858 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:38:03 +0100 2134858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132568&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FNO1oEDVrOSM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,483,536673,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() This is news NO diabetic likes to hear. Larry Miller, who owns the pro basketball team the Utah Jazz, has “had both of his legs amputated 6 inches below the knee.” Mr. Miller has Type 2 diabetes and has been using a wheelchair even before the surgery. We wish Mr. Miller a speedy recovery. Our thoughts go out to you! Tags: amputation, amputee, budget, complications, Diabetes Management, diabetic, diabetic resources, fitness, healthy diet, joining a gym, larry miller, low cost fitness, managing blood sugar, managing diabetes, oats, planning time for fitness, pro basketball owner, reduce complications, Research, stave off complications, sta... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132568 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:29:05 +0100 2132568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132569&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FQfXSVFBHRQM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,213,536651,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() One of the most frustrating things about diabetes is that you often get other ailments along with it. As soon as you get diagnosed with diabetes, you are automatically at risk for other diseases such as heart disease or stroke. It’s one reason diabetes is such a difficult disease to deal with. Emotionally and physically, it takes a toll. That’s why I like to here news like this. Researchers at Sanford have received “an American Diabetes Association Career Development Award to help understand why people who have diabetes often die from heart disease or stroke.” The grant is in excess of $870,000 and will be paid out over five... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132569 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:28:23 +0100 2132569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104748&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F5_hgQRUM_4E%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,280,502227,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() I’ve often said that getting diabetes as a young child has to be the most difficult thing. I got diabetes when I was in my early 20s, and it’s been a challenge enough! So I have a soft spot for all those children that deal with diabetes. How can you not? That’s why I like the fact that the American Diabetes Association (ADA) always chooses a child each year to be the “national youth advocate.” It’s one thing to hear people talk about the challenges of diabetes, it’s only to see a young child talk about all they go through. This year the ADA has chosen “Chris Stokes, 17, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to b... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104748 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:57:22 +0100 2104748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2096062&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F0IvYtYCxiMA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,279,491669,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Here’s some interesting news. “Diabetic persons spend an average of $11,000 more than persons without diabetes. Preventative programs with a fitness protocol could save the U.S. $20 million on diabetic patients alone.” Well, that’s true. Much of our costs are in trying to be healthy and maintaining an ideal weight. However, much of the cost diabetics incur is due to things like test strips (so incredibly expensive it’s ridiculous), needles, and of course, insulin. So I’m not sure how much more we’d “save” by losing weight in terms of money. But, it’s definitely worth it to lose weight and g... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2096062 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:15:05 +0100 2096062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084277&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fjsx-aUjpn3A%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,474111,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() The fact that diabetes is an expensive disease is not news to the diabetics of the world. Large out of pocket costs are something we struggle with every bit as much as managing our blood sugar. A new study says that “75 percent of the $2.2 trillion the United States spends on healthcare goes toward treating chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.” Also, the more chronic conditions a person has, the more money is spent. “One chronic condition spent an average $655 out of pocket in 2005, while those with two chronic conditions spent $1,039, and those with three or more spent $1,865.” This is important news ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084277 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:37:17 +0100 2084277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078836&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FuKJ8m09M2wk%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,279,464621,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() With all this talk about New Year’s Resolutions, budget costs are a great thing to keep in mind. You don’t need to spend tons just to get healthier or more fit. I caught this article on ways to reach your diabetic New Year’s goals without breaking the bank. They made some good points. One of them was scheduling time for fitness. If we have it on our calendars, we are more likely to do it. The other thing they said was to sit down for a few minutes each week and plan a grocery list. This lets you plan the meals for the week and also lets you stay within your budget (you don’t spend as much on spur of the moment stuff.) I thi... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078836 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:41:02 +0100 2078836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078318&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F7PbXLaIxrr4%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,464594,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() I was having a really bad day yesterday with my diabetes. REALLY bad. It wasn’t that I ate poorly or failed to exercise, but I still had a hard time controlling my blood sugar. I got up and my blood sugar was 150. I took the proper insulin dosage, didn’t eat any breakfast, and then went to work. A couple hours later I worked out. When I tested after my workout, my blood sugar was 250! Frustrating. But it didn’t end there. After my workout I was hungry finally, and now my blood sugar is high. I took my insulin, waited, and then ate lunch. A very healthy and sensible lunch. When I tested after that, my blood sugar was 228. Now here&... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078318 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:38:42 +0100 2078318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074837&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FbMLR2DktWjg%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,409,377819,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Happy New Year from Diabetes Notes! I salute each and every diabetic out there. I know it’s hard at times. I know it’s hard a lot of times, but I pray for each and every one of you. Let’s band together to make 2009 a year in which we work hard to check our blood sugars, take care of ourselves, and support each other. Happy 2009! Tags: checking blood sugar, Diabetes Management, diabetics, goals, happy new year, managing diabetes, resolution, supportShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074837 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:34:02 +0100 2074837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074838&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fp7gsdI2OEWs%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,377801,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() What are your goals for the New Year? If you’re like me, you HATE when people ask about that! LOL. I hate goal making, but I do like to continually improve on things. Rather than create some large hurdle to climb, I try to look at it a different (and more manageable) way. For example, rather than saying I want to “lose ten pounds” I say I want to work out five times a week for 30 minutes. In doing that, I probably am going to lose ten pounds because working out will inspire me to do other things, like eat healthier. Diabetics are especially hard on themselves when it comes to resolutions. They will often say they want their A1c be... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074838 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:11:30 +0100 2074838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074840&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F6l075JliERo%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,497,377784,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Randy Jackson from American Idol has been vocal about having Type 2 diabetes. He’s also actively involved in raising awareness. Now Randy is helping people get in the “K.N.O.W” about diabetes. “K.N.O.W.” stands for: Keeping active and maintaining a healthy body weight. Normalizing your critical health numbers. Opting for a healthy lifestyle. Working with a healthcare provider. Here’s a video with more information from Randy: Tags: american idol, awareness, being healthy, Celebrities with Diabetes, celebrity, Diabetes Management, diabetic, get in the know, journey, judge, music producer, randy jackson, spokespers... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074840 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:04:07 +0100 2074840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512550&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2FqbTVjbKQH38%2F Hey everyone, As many have already noticed we pushed out some new revisions a few weeks ago as we’ve made a few big as well as small upgrades to SugarStats. While there are various user interface and design changes, the majority of it went on under the hood. What we’ve launched is a solid foundation for [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512550 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:02:05 +0100 2512550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943572&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F445934067%2F I just read the book “Your First Year With Diabetes - What to do Month by Month” which was written and illustrated by Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE. It is phenomenal. Your First Year With Diabetes is essentially a month by month guide letting you know exactly what you should be doing and how. Diabetes can be overwhelming and the first 12 months can be particularly rough to go through. There are so many things to be considered, so many plans to follow, and so much of your lifestyle that needs changing. It can leave you feeling that it is an impossible feat. Your First Year With Diabetes gives you detailed advice, tips and tricks that are meant to make it possible for you to make small, attainable lifestyle changes that when added up will transform diabetes into a mana... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943572 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:12:27 +0100 1943572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1892421&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2F426926314%2F In our last post from our interview with Jennifer McCabe Gorman of the Health 2.0 movement and Health2con.com we hear about her own incredible journey of recovery from physical trauma and pain and how she utilized the internet to help navigate and motivate her through it all. You can find Part 1 here: http://www.sugarstats.com/2008/10/11/interview-with-jennifer-mccabe-gorman-pt-1-of-3-background-on-health-20/ and Part 2 [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892421 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:35:45 +0100 1892421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873513&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2F420173713%2F I had the opportunity to nab a few golden moments with one of Health 2.0’s most ‘visible’ online evangelist, Jennifer McCabe Gorman last spring. In Part 1 of 3 Jennifer shares the story of how the Health 2.0 movement got started and who many recognize the originators to be. Part 2 of 3 addresses [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873513 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:19:10 +0100 1873513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1871375&cid=t_102235_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2F418020169%2F I had the opportunity to nab a few golden moments with one of Health 2.0’s most ‘visible’ online evangelist, Jennifer McCabe Gorman last spring. Not only did Jennifer provide great background information about Health 2.0’s movement and paint a clear sense of how fast it’s moving, in the course of our live chat she [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871375 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:16:21 +0100 1871375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761484&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F27%2Fdiabetes-athletes-and-the-technological-revolution%2F Filed under: Type 1, Lifestyle, Drugs, Exercise, Products, CareFor athletes with type 1 diabetes, technological advances have opened up a whole new world. Tell your doctor you want to run a marathon? In past decades, the announcement might have been met with words of caution, even dismay. Exercise wasn't even part of the equation when it came to diabetes management. Being diagnosed with diabetes was a death knell for the careers of budding young athletes. Today, however, docs (well-informed ones, at least) are more likely to say, 'okay, let's come up with a plan.' Diabetes-related technology is a big reason for this shift in attitudes. An article just out in The New York Times. looks at the extent to which technology has made life easier for type 1 diabetics. Devices like digital meters an... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761484 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 761484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696854&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F26%2FDiabetes-control-has-improved-dramatically-in-U.S.%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Research, ExerciseMy dad keeps track of his daily blood sugars and corresponding insulin usage on a spreadsheet. When he visits his doctor, he brings it along -- a self-generated report card of his blood glucose control. He has always been organized, down to the tools in the garage. In 2001, only one-third of Americans with diabetes had their disease well-controlled. This was based on lab tests of 4 million type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Poor control silently damages blood vessels, which results in a host of problems such as limb loss, blindness and heart disease. But diabetes management is improving. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated analyzed 22.7 million hemoglobin A1C lab tests of diabetics between 2001 and 2006. The A1C reveals whether a... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696854 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 696854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=692348&cid=t_102235_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F23%2Fmedtronic-software-designed-to-help-docs-juggle-patient-records%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, SupportA major player in the world of diabetes management, Medtronic Inc., has just released a new product: CareLink Pro Software. The product is part of Medtronic's CareLink line for diabetes management. Designed for use by physicians, CareLink Pro Software is intended to help docs - specifically, endocrinologists - with what seems to be an increasingly impossible task: juggling all the information on diabetic patients without dropping any balls - that is, without losing anything, without making mistakes, and just generally making it more likely patients will get optimal care. So, your doctor can store and retrieve patient info from the Internet, and can store data from a patient's continuous glucose monitoring device, among other things. All this info is loca... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=692348 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 692348