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'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:46:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181686&cid=t_91078_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FErEcD__p-6o%2Fcontrol-responsible-diabetes.html Diabetes tries to steal moments from me every second of every day.  I choose to steal these moments back.  Thus, the chosen name for my attitude toward diabetes, Outlaw Diabetic.Unlike the majority of the 360 million diabetics worldwide, I did not become a diabetic in my adult life.  I became a type I diabetic at 14 months old.  As a result, I have never had to change my way of life as a result of the disease. This simple fact has been a blessing in disguise. Far too many adult onset or type II diabetics fail to recognize the severity and sum of their choices in life have culminated in type II diabetes. Further, once diagnosed both types I and II diabetics are overwhelmed with negative information about the effects of diabetes.  In many cases, new diabetics mentally retreat and never ... Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181686 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:00:52 +0100 5181686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182031&cid=t_91078_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Ftreat-diabetes-simple-diet%2F Treating Diabetes type 2 is not easy, but we have to be aggressive because the complications are devastating: from heart disease to renal failure. First, we have to examine where diabetes comes from. Is it from our bad genes, or maybe pollution?  Or maybe it’s something we are supposed to live with.  People think of diabetes as an unwelcome family member. Something they never wanted, but they can’t get rid of and have to learn to live with. Type 2 Diabetes is a disease when your body cannot: React properly to the sugar lowering hormone insulin.  It happens when you have too much sugar in your body.  You try to push it into your cells with insulin, but it’s like trying to push more garbage into a full can. You can’t do it, and your body won’t take in anymore and stops respond... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182031 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:53:08 +0100 5182031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169549&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fschool-nurse-gives-some-insight-into-her-job%2F2011.08.27 Well, what better time to post my interview with Erin at Tales of a School Zoned Nurse than now, when everyone’s headed back to the classroom? Erin is a school nurse in the “cash strapped state of California.”  Her position covers two elementary schools and a middle school – almost 2000 students!!  She has been blogging since last year and her blog has definitely become one of my favorites. She says she was never too set on working in a hospital.  After nursing school, she worked at a couple of summer camps, which gave her the idea to look into being a school nurse. She was hired right away and “leapt in without a second thought.”  She is starting her second year in this position. Erin’s daily schedule is quite varied: (more…) *This blog post was originall... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169549 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:00:17 +0100 5169549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169553&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgreat-clinical-care-and-excellent-bedside-manner-are-they-mutually-exclusive%2F2011.08.26 The New York Times recently published an article titled, Finding a Quality Doctor, Dr. Danielle Ofri an internist at NYU, laments how she was unable to perform as well as expected in the areas of patient care as it related to diabetes.  From the August 2010 New England Journal of Medicine article, Dr. Ofri notes that her report card showed the following – 33% of patients with diabetes have glycated hemoglobin levels at goal, 44% have cholesterol levels at goal, and a measly 26% have blood pressure at goal.  She correctly notes that these measurements alone aren’t what makes a doctor a good quality one, but rather the areas of interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy, which most of us would agree constitute a doctor’s bedside manner, should count as well. Her articl... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169553 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5169553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158993&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcardiac-devices-causing-more-infections-whats-the-cause%2F2011.08.25 A new report published online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and reported in theHeart.org and elsewhere, suggests the infection rate of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CEID’s) between 1993 and 2008 has greatly increased from 1.53% in 2004 to 2.41% in 2008 (p < 0.001) with a dramatic rise in 2005: Click image to enlarge The authors explain this sudden increase on the basis of comorbities: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158993 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5158993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159025&cid=t_91078_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCasesBlog%2F%7E3%2FZJvdhQKUL2c%2Fdiabetes-pandemic-1-in-4-us-adults-now.html The number of adults with diabetes has doubled within the past 30 years. 70% of the increase is attributed to population growth and ageing. However, the number also reflects the unfortunate global shift towards a western lifestyle of unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, with obesity as the outcome. Between 1980 and 2008, the global body-mass index (BMI) increased by 0·4—0·5 kg/m2 per decade. In the USA, 10% of infants and toddlers already carry excess weight. More than 20% of children between the ages of 2 years and 5 years are overweight or obese. By 2030, the number of individuals with diabetes worldwide is expected to rise to half a billion (470 million) - almost 80% of whom will be in low-income and middle-income countries. In these regions, diabetes drugs and insulin are ... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159025 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:05:33 +0100 5159025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140143&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fthe-us-says-meh-well-think-about-it-ncd-alliance%2F “Noncommunicable Disease Alliance Fights to Retain Goals” – a quick and clear post about the upcoming NCD Alliance Summit and the dangers we face as major players hesitate to step up to the plate. More Links about this:—————————-Interview with NCDA Chair Ann KeelingPost on DiabetesMine.comInternational Diabetes Federation The US Says “Meh, we’ll THINK about it…” NCD Alliance! is a post from: Scott's Diabetes (Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog) Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140143 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:00:13 +0100 5140143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130659&cid=t_91078_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fnhs-diabetes-commissioning-resource%2F Scan or click to go to the 'NHS Diabetes Commissioning Resource' Title: NHS Diabetes Commissioning Resource The Skinny: Includes a number of useful tools to support staff along a four-stage process of commissioning diabetes care – doing a health needs assessment, setting priorities, looking at service improvement to meet priority needs and evaluating the service. It provides access to practical support guides, including ‘Getting to Grips with the Year of Care’ which focuses on how routine care can be redesigned and commissioned to provide a personalised approach. The resource includes a list of questions that should be asked when doing a health needs assessment and case studies of how local health communities have commissioned and improved the quality of care. It al... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130659 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:57:10 +0100 5130659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130973&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F08%2Fbar_harbor_2011_giant_spider_e.html Every year, Chris and I pile our backpacks into the car, hope gas prices are low and traffic volume follows suit, and we make the long trek up to Bar Harbor, ME.  I don't know what it is about this little part of Maine that makes us return every summer (or fall, depending on moving and babies and other Sparling-type chaos), but we love it.  Our days usually start at the 2 Cats Restaurant, where the food is endlessly awesome and they actually have two cats trotting around the place.  I like that.  They named it 2 Cats and they meant it.  I admire their commitment to Sparkle Motion.In Acadia National Park, we found this staircase leading down from the main Park Loop road to a beach lined with sea-polished rocks.  Like others before us, we built some creatures (l... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130973 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:38:17 +0100 5130973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130978&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdiabetes-warrior%2F There are some talented authors that are simply a pleasure to read. William “Lee” Dubois is one such author. I feel lucky to have him speaking, through his great books, about some of the medical perspectives of life with diabetes.  He is a brilliant non-doctor-doctor who’s life path has taken him through many interesting jobs, finally dropping him off at a poor diabetes clinic in New Mexico so he can do what he is meant to do. Wil has many gifts, and one that we are lucky to witness is his ability to understand some very complicated aspects of diabetes and then translate it into easily understood “normal people talk”.  Not only can he translate, but he does it in an entertaining way. He makes it fun to learn about taking care of your diabetes. In his latest ... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130978 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:45 +0100 5130978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130752&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-this-diabetic-isnt-concerned-about-her-insulin-pump-being-hacked%2F2011.08.14 Jay Radcliffe is a fellow type 1 diabetic, and I remember reading his diabetes blog way back in the day, when I first started blogging.  We read and commented on each other’s posts, and we were both part of the blogosphere when the DOC first started to grow.  I knew he was married, had children, and did the day-to-day diabetes stuff that I did. Which is why when I read the mainstream media’s take on his pump-hacking research (this article, Insulin Pumps Vulnerable to Hacking, for example), I reached out to him immediately.  “Can I just tell you that my mother sent me this article about your research?  Do you have time to talk?” Jay was out in Las Vegas this morning, attending the Black Hat security conference, but he and I had a chance to hash it out over the ph... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130752 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:00:57 +0100 5130752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125739&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmobile-application-shown-to-enhance-diabetes-care%2F2011.08.12 It seems intuitive (at least to Medgadgeteers) that mobile technology can be used to improve health outcomes, but we still need studies to actually put data behind this idea.  A recent study of the DiabetesManager mobile health platform from WellDoc is a step in this direction. We last reported about WellDoc’s mobile diabetes application in 2010, and since that time it has been tested in a clinical trial and was shown to reduce HgbA1c by 1.9%. The DiabetesManager is a behavioral coaching and clinical decision support system.  Patients enter details about blood glucose values, medications, and behaviors via mobile phone, and health care providers receive quarterly summaries based on this information. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125739 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:00:14 +0100 5125739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125909&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F08%2Fguest_post_for_all_the_ladies.html Carey Potash is one of my favorite writers.  Period.  Not one of my favorite bloggers or one of my favorite diabetes-centric scribes, but just plain one of my favorite writers.  His writing makes me think.  He makes me laugh.  (And he makes me cry while I'm laughing, but I don't realize it until my cheeks are wet.)  Carey has agreed to write a guest post for me today while I'm traveling, and I'm absolutely honored to have him.*   *   *Several years ago I stumbled upon a blog post that flat-out knocked me on my ass. It was a riveting and terrifying account of a young woman experiencing severe hypoglycemia while at the movie theater.  I was immediately pulled in emotionally. I couldn’t help but view this as a future window into my ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125909 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:38:55 +0100 5125909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118904&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F08%2Fdiabetes_feeties.html (That has to be one of the goofiest subject lines I've had in the last few ... evers.)A few days ago, I received an email from a fellow T1 PWD who has been living with diabetes several decades ... but hadn't ever had a pedicure in her whole life.And I replied:  "Neither have I."There were several crutons of information thrown at my family and I upon my diagnosis almost 25 years ago ("Don't even think about getting pregnant" and "Pedicures will cause massive infections so none of that, either" being repeat offense croutons), and getting a manicure or a pedicure was always marked as a no-way back in the day.  However, times are doing their "changin'" thing.  From what I've been told, the risk is a possible infection.  With all that ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118904 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:40:42 +0100 5118904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107818&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F08%2Fguest_post_sleep_perchance_to.html Jessica Phillips guest posted on SUM a few years ago, talking about her first 500 days with diabetes.  (Which prompted me to do the math, and as of today, I've lived approximately 9,097 days with type 1.  Weeee?)  And today, she's back to talk about how her perception of sleep has changed for her since her diagnosis in 2008. Thanks for posting today, Jessica!  *   *   *There has been a topic of debate in my mind recently, and it revolves primarily around sleep and diabetes. Thinking back to my childhood, I fondly remember the arguments I would come up with whenever I was prompted by one of my parents to go to bed. My protests against what I now deem as the most glorious of all activities included: "No, I am not sleepy/tired/ready" or "... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107818 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:50:44 +0100 5107818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107505&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fweight-loss-may-improve-mens-sexual-health-1.html This study may add another reason—to improve your sexual health—but we can’t be sure of the long-term results. Symptoms like difficulty getting an erection and difficulty urinating should always be checked out by a doctor. They could be a sign of more serious health problems. See our advice on preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. Sources Comparing effects of a low-energy diet and a high-protein low-fat diet on sexual and endothelial function, urinary tract symptoms, and inflammation in obese diabetic men. [The Journal of Sexual Medicine.] —Anna Sayburn, BMJ Group ConsumerReportsHealth.org has partnered with The BMJ Group to monitor the latest medical research and assess the evidence to help you decide which news you should use. (Source: Consumer Reports H... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107505 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0100 5107505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107520&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgrowing-up-with-type-1-diabetes%2F2011.08.08 In the years I’ve attended CWD’s Friends for Life conference, I always came away with this appreciation for what the conference provides for kids with diabetes, and their parents.  Kids – a whole bunch of them – running amuck and clad in green bracelets with pump tubing flapping from underneath their t-shirts … it’s a place where these families hopefully feel normal, and safe, and understood. But I’m not a kid with diabetes.  I’m an adult.  (I checked, and it’s true: adult.)  I always felt welcomed at past FFL conferences, but people constantly checked for the kid at my side, because the “child with diabetes” surely couldn’t be me.  (And then there was that time that the registration lady thought Sara(aah) was my ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107520 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:15 +0100 5107520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107899&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FRkVSK5_Bu9Y%2F Good morning, everyone, and nice to see you again. We hope the weekend was invigorating. Now, of course, the time has come to resume the routine of meetings and deadlines, even if it is a slow time of year. To get started, yes, we are brewing that mandatory cup of stimulation, so feel free to join us. Meanwhile, here are some tidibts from around the world. Hope your day goes well and stay in touch… Pfizer And UCSD Collaborate On Early Drug Discovery (San Diego Union Tribune) China’s Healthcare Push May Curb Sales For Brand-Name Pharma (Bloomberg News) Nestle Eyes Pfizer Formula Milk Powder Business (Business China) EU Approves Botox For Treating Urinary Incontinence (Reuters) Takeda Pharmaceuticals Faces Rising Number Of Actos Lawsuits (Associated Press) Bayer Is Eyeing Pfizer ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107899 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:50:32 +0100 5107899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096094&cid=t_91078_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FfL9DjUAYae8%2Fdoctors-diagnose-diabetes-10-years-disease-warrants.html I like my patients vertical.  Not horizontal.If I can help it, I want to make sure that nobody gets a disease that could have been prevented.  Sure, accidents happen.  And illnesses show up every day in the lives of people who did nothing to deserve them, and who could have done nothing to prevent them.  But not all illnesses.Physicians know that newly diagnosed diabetic patients present to the doctor with about 10 years worth of damage to their blood vessels.  What does that mean?  That we diagnose diabetes 10 years later than the disease warrants.  It means that the symptoms we learn to identify come about 10 years after the disease begins.Read the rest of Doctors diagnose diabetes 10 years later than the disease warrants on KevinMD.com.Category: Conditions | Tags: Diabetes, Patie... Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096094 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0100 5096094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096658&cid=t_91078_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fapproved-diabetes-med-deadly%2F Yet another medication, approved for years by the FDA, is now being questioned. The Food and Drug Administration is now warning that diabetes medication Actos may actually increase the risk of bladder cancer when used for over a year. Not again! What kinds of medicines are these that are being approved when the long-term results aren’t even known. We are supposed to trust the FDA to tell us how we can make ourselves better with the least possible risk. Germany and France have already pulled the drug , and another drug from the same family, Avandia, was pulled from US shelves earlier this year because it increased risk of heart attacks! Though the FDA won’t pull approval for the drug, they say they will issue a warning on the label. But what does that mean for those who suffer from dia... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096658 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:08:58 +0100 5096658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096857&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F08%2Fbeing_an_adult_at_children_wit.html In the years I've attended CWD's Friends for Life conference, I always came away with this appreciation for what the conference provides for kids with diabetes, and their parents.  Kids - a whole bunch of them - running amuck and clad in green bracelets with pump tubing flapping from underneath their t-shirts ... it's a place where these families hopefully feel normal, and safe, and understood.  But I'm not a kid with diabetes.  I'm an adult.  (I checked, and it's true: adult.)  I always felt welcomed at past FFL conferences, but people constantly checked for the kid at my side, because the "child with diabetes" surely couldn't be me.  (And then there was that time that the registration lady thought Sara(aah) was my child with diabetes, wherein my he... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096857 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:06:15 +0100 5096857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096210&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fjust-a-woman-with-diabetes-who-had-a-baby%2F2011.08.03 When Jeff Hitchcock approached me last year and asked if I would feel comfortable leading the Pregnancy and Diabetes session at Friends for Life, I was honored.  But also a little confused.  What on earth was I going to tell the session attendees?  I couldn’t spout off medical information.  I am not a licensed medical professional. “I’m just a person with diabetes who had a baby.  And my pregnancy was a bit of a tangled one, too!”  I remember emailing to Jeff, wondering if they’d be better off with a doctor at the helm of that discussion. He replied within minutes, telling me that was exactly why they wanted me to lead the session.  And I grinned, but felt nervous. Before the little bird joined our family, I did a lot of research about pregnancy with di... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096210 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:00:36 +0100 5096210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096222&cid=t_91078_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1764 No co-pay for contraception? So it turns out that one of the provisions of Obama-care is  that it prohibits prohibits insurance co-pays for contraception.  I find this curious. I always pay co-pays! Having a child with diabetes, I have paid plenty of co-pays for products and medication necessary to his health.  And for visits to the pediatrician, surgeon, obstetrician, etc. Many people have high co-pays for essential services, from cancer therapy to cholesterol medications and all the rest. What’s the difference? So why is contraception so sacred?  Why is it, in an era of falling revenues, in an age when western civilization is slowly depopulating, that we would encourage contraception?  When what we need, in fact, is (quite to the frustration of many) more people? You can&#821... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096222 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:09:55 +0100 5096222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096859&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F08%2Fguest_post_the_pods_people.html When I was at the Roche Summit in San Diego last month, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Brandy Barnes, founder of The Diabetes Sisters organization aiming to connect and inspire women with diabetes.  We were talking, as a group, about how Pharma has partnered with and supported diabetes initiatives across the country.  And today, Brandy has offered to guest post about her PODS program, which helps bring in-person support to people with diabetes and is an example of a quality partnership.  *   *   *"That’ll never work ... You can’t put type 1s and type 2s together and expect anything positive to come from it!"  That’s a sentiment I’ve heard numerous times since I presented the concept of DiabetesSisters to the ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096859 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:56:45 +0100 5096859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086176&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftired-of-needles-measure-your-glucose-levels-with-an-iphone%2F2011.07.31 Researchers at Northeastern University are using nanosensors implanted into the skin — similar to a tattoo — and a modified iPhone to measure sodium and glucose levels in patients. The implications for this could be tremendous, but first, here’s how it works: “The team begins by injecting a solution containing carefully chosen nanoparticles into the skin. This leaves no visible mark, but the nanoparticles will fluoresce when exposed to a target molecule, such as sodium or glucose. A modified iPhone then tracks changes in the level of fluorescence, which indicates the amount of sodium or glucose present.” For patients who are diabetics, (more…) *This blog post was originally published at iMedicalApps* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086176 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:00:44 +0100 5086176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078034&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FpESdhESRxXI%2F And so, another working week is drawing to a close. This is, of course, our signal to daydream about weekend plans. We have not yet finalized our agenda, but we do hope to catch up on some reading and spend time with our short people. We may even tidy up the Pharmalot corporate campus. And you? Anything special in the offing? A day at the beach? A night at the movies? Maybe a dinner with someone special? Or if you have a high pain threshold, you could track the children in Washington DC as they jeopardize the economy. Whatever your pleasure, have a great time, but be safe. See you soon… Pfizer Wins Prempro Case In West Virginia (Bloomberg News) Nevada Wins Right To Continue Hormone Replacement Lawsuit (Las Vegas Sun) Sanofi Won’t Make Genzyme Milestone Payment (The Boston Globe... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078034 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:10:06 +0100 5078034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077678&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F5hHFowu-r40%2F On June 9, 2011, sanofi-aventis U.S. announced the “sanofi-aventis U.S. Innovation Challenge: Data, Design, Diabetes” at the National Institute of Health’s Health Data Initiative Forum. The challenge, which launched on July 1, integrates open data with a human-centered view into diabetes, and will award $220,000 in total prize money. The challenge is designed for fast learning, so that innovators can create the needed service solutions for people living with diabetes. It brings together the richness of open data sets made available on healthdata.gov, the values of human-centered design, and the leading edge methodology of the top innovation accelerators. Until July 31st, innovators can submit their concepts on www.datadesigndiabetes.com.  In early August, an independent panel of exp... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077678 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:30:17 +0100 5077678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069724&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F07%2Foverheard_1.html "Mom, that lady has special powers and is an alien.  I know because I saw her alien transmitter in her pocket and it has wires and it talks directly to her body using that tube.  I saw it.  She can't hide from me because I saw it and it looked that's how she communicates with the mothership but she's safe and she didn't seem scared, right?"It's at that point that I felt the need to explain to the eight year old boy's mother that it was an insulin pump. (Source: Six Until Me.) Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069724 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:10:23 +0100 5069724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069475&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-is-the-most-costly-healthcare-expenditure%2F2011.07.27 The National Institute for Healthcare Management Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on healthcare. The foundation just published an excellent report on the distribution of  healthcare costs in the population. The results indicate that reducing healthcare cost is all about reducing and managing chronic diseases. U.S. healthcare spending has sharply increased between 2005 and 2009 by 23 percent from $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion per year. This is a result of a combination of factors. Chief among them is the increasing incidence of obesity. Who spends the money? (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Repairing the Healthcare System* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069475 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:54 +0100 5069475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069477&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Finstitute-of-medicine-suggests-8-new-preventive-services-to-improve-womens-health%2F2011.07.26 Eight preventive health services for women should be added to the services that health plans will cover at no cost to patients under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, according to a report by the Institute of Medicine. The recommendations encompass diseases and conditions that are more common or more serious in women than in men. They are based on existing guidelines and an assessment of the evidence on the effectiveness of different preventive services. They include: 1) screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks and at the first prenatal visit for women at high risk for diabetes, 2) adding high-risk human papillomavirus DNA testing in addition to conventional cytology testing in women with normal cytology results starting at age 30, ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069477 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5069477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069725&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F07%2Fcwd_pregnancy_and_diabetes.html When Jeff Hitchcock approached me last year and asked if I would feel comfortable leading the Pregnancy and Diabetes session at Friends for Life, I was honored.  But also a little confused.  What on earth was I going to tell the session attendees?  I couldn't spout off medical information.  I am not a licensed medical professional."I'm just a person with diabetes who had a baby.  And my pregnancy was a bit of a tangled one, too!"  I remember emailing to Jeff, wondering if they'd be better off with a doctor at the helm of that discussion.He replied within minutes, telling me that was exactly why they wanted me to lead the session.  And I grinned, but felt nervous.Before the little bird joined our family, I did a lot of research about pregnancy wi... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069725 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:11:36 +0100 5069725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069825&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FRqwvmj9MSCs%2F As drugmakers scramble to replenish their pipelines, they are encountering all sorts of difficulties, including rising costs for clinical trials. And this is happening across all phases. Why? There is increasing competition for trial sites and clinical research organizations that can yield reliable, high quality data, according to a recent survey. And so, 32 percent of those surveyed pointed to higher costs for enrolling patients and 25 percent cited vendor fees. Expenses for recruiting trial sites was named by 14 percent, followed by 12 percent who fingered technology costs, according to Cutting Edge Information, which surveyed 21 drugmakers, 12 biotechs, nine device makers and 23 contract research organizations. Meanwhile, staffing for drug development is rising. For instance, Phase IV ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069825 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:39:41 +0100 5069825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062435&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F07%2Fcrazy_train.html The past few days have been unreasonably hot in the northeast, making me wonder if that whole "fry an egg on the sidewalk" thing could have been a real breakfast option.  I visited the Animas HQ last Thursday and Friday, and when I left their offices late on Friday afternoon and headed to the train station at 30th Street in Philadelphia, the heat was relentless.  And apparently, the train station didn't get the note about air conditioning being a great idea. "Acela 2172 to Boston delayed by 50 minutes" greeted me upon walking in the door.  Awesome.  I milled around the train station for a while, sucking down an iced coffee and changing from my dress and heels into shorts and a t-shirt.  (Thankfully - more on that good decision later.)  The ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062435 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:02:04 +0100 5062435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062248&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-know-what-metabolic-syndrome-is%2F2011.07.24 People with metabolic syndrome are twice as likely to develop heart disease, and five times as likely to develop diabetes, as those who don’t have metabolic syndrome. But many people are not yet familiar with this relatively new term. Do you know what metabolic syndrome is? OECD Country Populations with a BMI > 30 (1996-2003) Metabolic syndrome is the combination of several medical problems associated with morbid obesity. In addition to obesity, these conditions include: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Columbia University Department of Surgery Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062248 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:10 +0100 5062248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057724&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbeing-a-diabetic-parent-is-more-difficult-than-it-looks%2F2011.07.23 Lead by Korey Hood and Stefan Rubin, the Parenting with Type 1 Diabetes session at Friends for Life was aiming to touch upon the different challenges of being a parent with type 1 diabetes, instead of the concentration on parenting a child with type 1 diabetes that Children With Diabetes was once known for.  This was my first year attending this session, and I sat between two of my best friends in the diabetes community – Scott and George. “So thanks for coming, you guys.  We’re here to talk about parenting with type 1 diabetes,” said Korey. At this point, people started doing introductions.  “Hi, I’m So-and-So and I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1998.”  or “I’ve been diabetic for 16 years and I have three children.”  Only i... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057724 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:00:56 +0100 5057724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051073&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F3CpBxnswOiI%2F I don’t normally cross-link between the posts I write on DiabetesMine and the posts I write on Lemonade Life, but today’s post is all about my wedding! For those interested, I go into great detail about how I managed my diabetes and my solution for how to incorporate my insulin pump into my wedding dress. But for those of you less interested in the magic of pumping and just want to see me in the dress, here is the first professional pic of me: There will definitely be more coming soon! (Source: Lemonade Life) Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051073 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:22:56 +0100 5051073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051242&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fbj1UlOgA4Ic%2F Although France and Germany suspended use of the Actos diabetes pill, the European Medicines Agency has decided to take a more conservative approach and today recommended that Takeda Pharmaceuticals simply place new warnings about possible links to bladder cancer. In reaching its decision, the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, or CHMP, decided that there are some patients who cannot be adequately treated by other drugs and who will benefit from continued treatment with Actos. “The CHMP agreed that it was not possible to further restrict the current indications of pioglitazone,” according to the EMA statement. Last week, the Agence Francaise de Securite Sanitaire des Produits de Sante (AFSSAPS) asked Takeda to withdraw Actos and based its decision by AF... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051242 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:22:47 +0100 5051242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050914&cid=t_91078_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FO712DJOvAhQ%2F Very interesting new data reinforcing two main themes we have been analyzing for a while: 1) We better start paying serious attention (and R&D dollars) to lifestyle-based and non-invasive cognitive and emotional health interventions, which are mostly ignored in favor of invasive, drug-based options 2) Interventions will need to be personalized. The study below analyzes data at the country level, but the same logic applies to the individual level Many fear Alzheimer’s, want to be tested: survey (Reuters): - “The telephone survey of 2,678 adults aged 18 and older in the United States, France, Germany, Spain and Poland was conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Alzheimer Europe, with funding by Bayer AG” - “When asked to identify the most feared disea... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050914 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:26:15 +0100 5050914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051060&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F07%2Fguest_post_nor_shall_my_pump_s.html I'm traveling again today, but thanks to the musings of my type 1 friend across the pond, there's something popping up here on SUM today.  Actually, I love this guest post, because Tom Hrebren gives a Brit's-eye-view of the American health care system, and it surprised me a little bit.  And he opens with a little William Blake ... *   *   *These feet (ulcer free) walk upon England’s mountains green. Albeit in not so ancient times but the present times and unlike those mentioned in that hymn which is an anthem to public schoolboys such as I; they still carry me from A to B unlike the feet of Mr William Blake who now spins in his grave thanks to me hijacking his hymn.Kerri has graciously invited me to do a little waffling here thanks to a few choice commen... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051060 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:08:39 +0100 5051060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050517&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FCDh_46bNdEU%2F Drug Vote: An FDA advisory panel voted 9-6 against approving dapagliflozin, a new type of diabetes drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca, saying more information is needed on possible risks including breast and bladder cancers, the WSJ reports. Some panel members, however, said teasing out those possible safety problems would be best accomplished not by requiring more studies before approval, but by using post-marketing studies and patient registries. The FDA often, but not always, follows the advice of its outside panels. VC Dollars: Venture-capital investors invested $1.24 billion in biotech companies during the second quarter, 46% more than in the first quarter, Bloomberg News reports, citing a report from the National Venture Capital Association and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mea... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050517 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:25:51 +0100 5050517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051062&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F07%2Fparenting_with_type_1_diabetes.html Lead by Korey Hood and Stefan Rubin, the Parenting with Type 1 Diabetes session at Friends for Life was aiming to touch upon the different challenges of being a parent with type 1 diabetes, instead of the concentration on parenting a child with type 1 diabetes that Children With Diabetes was once known for.  This was my first year attending this session, and I sat between two of my best friends in the diabetes community - Scott and George."So thanks for coming, you guys.  We're here to talk about parenting with type 1 diabetes," said Korey.At this point, people started doing introductions.  "Hi, I'm So-and-So and I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1998."  or "I've been diabetic for 16 years and I have three children."  Only introductions... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051062 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:03:56 +0100 5051062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036498&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FUTkOKTOEBIk%2Fdiabetic-labels.html Rachel wrote:  I don't think you can blame it on Diabetes. I am a type 1 diabetic, have been through two separate major rounds of chemo, almost have lost my life and hand to infection, and have had countless surgeries. My kidneys are failing and I have heart problems. I NEVER use any of my health problems as an excuse, if anything it's just the opposite, I work until I am ready to fall on my face. I can work circles around any healthy person even on a bad day. I usually work 60 hours a week and have a farm for a hobby. If people play that kind of manipulation game, they will find any excuse. Giving another label to diabetics is cruel. Although some may disgrace us with this behavior, it is not a characteristic of all diabetics. Please use care when placing labels, and good luck. &nb... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036498 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:06:00 +0100 5036498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029209&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FIeHKxZD7Sj0%2F And so another working week is about to draw to a close. This is, of course, our signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda includes another installment in the ‘Let’s-See-Them-Before-They-Die‘ concert series, hanging with the short people and catching up on some sleep. And you? Perhaps this is a chance to mow the lawn or read an e-Book? Maybe you want to ponder the future without a debt deal in Washington? Whatever you do, have a great time and be safe. Catch you soon… Valeant Pharma To Buy Janssen Dermatology Portfolio (Associated Press) FDA Questions Safety of Experimental Bristol & Astra Diabetes Drug (Reuters) Eric Cantor And PhRMA Fight Drug Discounts In Debt Deal (Politico) Novartis To Cut 550 Manufacturing Jobs In The UK (The Argus) Obama Camp M... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029209 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:16:02 +0100 5029209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028931&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F07%2Fdenise_jonas_talks_about_diabe.html Denise Jonas is the mother of a kid with diabetes, only her kid with diabetes happens to be Nick Jonas (known in the teen circles as "OMG Nick Jonas," first name "OMG").  Denise recently stepped in as celebrity spokesmom for the Disney Online and Lilly Diabetes collaboration I (and lots of others) blogged about this morning, and she was able to take a few minutes out of her whirlwind media schedule for the Once Upon a Time Contest to chat with me on the phone.  Gracious, kind, and definitely not in denial about the challenges of life with type 1 diabetes, Denise is as sweet as she seems.  Pun sort of intended, I guess.  ;)KERRI:  Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, Denise!  When I was diagnosed with diabetes, support was only withi... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028931 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:49:32 +0100 5028931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028220&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmeta-analyses-and-a-capricious-drug-approval-process-the-actos-and-avandia-stories%2F2011.07.13 Both Germany and France have now suspended the marketing of Actos (pioglitazone) due to concerns of a link between Actos and bladder cancer. Though we have known about bladder cancer concerns for some time, these recent concerns about the bladder cancer link stem from a recent report analyzing the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS), which found that 93 cases of cancer were recorded between 2004 and 2009 in patients treated with antidiabetic drugs, of which 31 patients were treated with pioglitazone, representing a statistically significant increased risk of bladder cancer (ROR 4.30, 95% confidence interval, 2.82-6.52; P less than 0.0001). Interestingly, the FDA announced that it was going to look into the link between Actos and bladder cancer only a few days before it made i... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028220 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:00:00 +0100 5028220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028977&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fscrambled-brain%2F The Johnson family returned from the 2011 Friends for Life conference late on Sunday. My brain is frantically trying to process all of the magic that I experienced, and I’ve been crazy busy catching up on home stuff. I feel like I need a good solid week of quiet time just to pull myself together. As I work through everything, I’d like you to take a look at Kerri’s recent blog post about the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). At the 2011 Roche Summit, just weeks before the Friends for Life conference, we met with both Isabella Platon, Head of Communication for IDF, and Jean Claude Mbanya, President of the IDF. I hope you get a sense of how much impact they had on us and that you start to pay more attention to them.  One easy place to start is with their “O is ... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028977 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:43:02 +0100 5028977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008662&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fjg8EpAu81jA%2F And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. As always, this is the signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda calls for a dip in the pool, a little yardwork, hanging with assorted short people and catching up on some interesting R&D. What about you? Is a day at the beach in order? Or a drive in the country? Maybe catching up on some sleep or thinking big thoughts? Whatever you do, have a good time and be safe. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits. See you soon… Bayer Loses European Patent For Yasmin (Reuters) PETA Proposes Procter & Gamble Stop Animal Testing (Dayton Business Journal) Republicans Complain FDA Review Procedures Slow Innovation (Bloomberg News) Bydureon Diabetes Med Passed The Test In Heart Trial (Reuters) FDA Bans Imports From Dr. Reddy&#8217... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008662 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:04:58 +0100 5008662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008125&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FX3sqYp9NFv8%2F Surgical Threat?: U.S. officials are warning that terrorists are considering surgically implanting explosive devices in would-be suicide bombers, who then might board planes; surgeons tell the WSJ the medical procedure itself wouldn’t be that difficult. Breast, pectoral or buttock implants could be filled with liquid explosives and explosive implants could be placed in the chest cavity or elsewhere, experts tell the paper. Plea Deal: Canadian physician Anthony Galea pleaded guilty to charges that he brought human growth hormone into the U.S. with the intent of using it in unapproved ways to treat pro athletes, the New York Times reports. Galea also admitted to carrying in a derivative of calf’s blood –  unapproved in the U.S. — that he also used to help athletes re... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008125 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:54:41 +0100 5008125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008543&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FMSBudq8ATtM%2F We’re less than a week out from the wedding, and since I’m off running around like a mad woman with last minute preparations, I have a few friends who are going to help me out for the next few weeks. Today, my good friend Laura is standing in for me. We have a lot in common: we both grew up in other states and live away from our families, we have type 1 diabetes and we both love the theater (though she loves it slightly more – it’s her job!). Laura has been married to her high school sweetheart Mike (who really is a sweetheart) for almost six years, and has gone through the trials and tribulations of trying to get your significant other on the same page diabetes-wise. Here’s her story: The first time I met Mike at a mutual friend’s house, I said (understand... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008543 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5008543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997517&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-case-of-a-chronic-corneal-abrasion%2F2011.07.04 Back at the beginning of May, the Bird took a swipe at my left eyeball with her little birdie talon, ripping off a nice, solid chunk of my cornea and leaving me in some serious pain.  It was a rough couple of days, especially because Chris was away for the week on business, but my family and friends pitched in to help with the baby and to allow me to heal. I figured I was done with this issue. “You may want to be careful about recurrence, Kerri.  With this kind of injury, it does happen.”  My eye doctor warned me, handing me a small tube of eye goop stuff.  “This is Muro 128.  Pull down your lower eyelid and smear this in there.  It will help keep your eye coated while you sleep.” (Oh eyeball injuries.  You make me feel old, because if you Google “Muro ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997517 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:00:55 +0100 4997517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992923&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fexercising-post-breakfast.html While there has been some press lately on how exercising before versus after a meal may affect calories burned and weight management, people with diabetes have additional considerations.  For me, I have generally avoided exercising soon after a meal simply because I'd rather not deal with the conundrum of either taking my normal bolus and crashing from the insulin once it becomes super-active during exercise or underbolusing and then going high early on.  This was especially noticeable with running, and I tried to never have more than 1 U of insulin floating around when I went out the door.  For races or other times when I want to have a meal beforehand, I try to bolus & eat about 3 hours prior to starting to exercise.  Then, I am able to take a full bolus that is p... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992923 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4992923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984627&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FlpF6puXxAMo%2F I’m back from my whirlwind trip to Portland and San Diego, and am on the ground in New York for all of 72 hours before I hightail it back to the Left Coast. I was planning on posting something last Friday, but my schedule was more chaotic than I anticipated, and I flunked posting yesterday because of, well, work. I was blogging, it just wasn’t here! Anyway, last week’s Roche Diabetes Social Media Summit and the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions over the weekend were ah-may-zing. I had so much fun, which you wouldn’t normally think for something so tech and science heavy. But it was great. Being with people with diabetes is probably my favorite thing ever, and being able to do it for six days straight? Heaven. The only thing that wasn’t ... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984627 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:54:58 +0100 4984627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984622&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Fmedtronic_you_need_to_call_the.html After Abby wrote about her diabetes-themed tattoo, there were a lot of comments from people either yaying or naying the idea of a tattoo.  I received a few emails with some photos, but the BEST photo I've seen so far is from a mom in Quebec, Canada.  Camille is the mom of a kid with diabetes, and she and her husband got inked in solidarity for their son.  From Camille's email:  "My hubby and I both got inked last October in support of our four years old son Jacob who was diagnosed [in] January 2010. He started pumping in August 2010. One day he said to me, ''Mom, am I the only one in the world who has a pump?'' I knew he felt alone on his diabetes planet so we decided to join him! I told him that we too would get pumps, that T1 is part of who we are and that the lo... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984622 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:32:00 +0100 4984622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984453&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-diabetes-requires-mad-scientist-experimentation-to-get-blood-sugars-in-target-range%2F2011.06.29 I do not enjoy basal testing.  Even though I sometimes go six hour clips without having a snack (thanks, Birdy and your busy ways), something about knowing I can’t eat or exercise makes me want to do a 5K while simultaneously chomping down on some soft serve. But when I noticed that I was going to bed at a completely normal blood sugar, but waking up in the 180 – 220 mg/dl range for three days in a row, I knew I needed to do some basal tweaking. Making adjustments to my overnight basal rates always skeeves me out.  I’m a very deep sleeper (as evidenced by the fact that Siah prowling around on the bed all night doesn’t wake me in the slightest, but makes Chris say “We’re sleeping with the door SHUT tonight,” in the morning), and I have a very heal... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984453 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:03 +0100 4984453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976111&cid=t_91078_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fn5t1eQczI5w%2F You probably know him best as “Mr. Big,” but Chris Noth is putting his star power behind something other than Carrie Bradshaw these days in a new Diabetes Awareness campaign. The actor, who’s starred in Law & Order and The Good Wife, in addition to Sex and The City, told Huffington Post that “[diabetes] is a disease that’s way too much under the radar. We’re trying to get ahead of the game with people; … encouraging [them] to call [their] doctors and get a blood test.” According to recent CDC statistics, 25.8 million Americans, or just over eight percent of the population, is living with diabetes, which can be a life-threatening disease. If caught early, however, complications can be prevented or delayed, and all it takes to screen for diabetes is a simp... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976111 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:57:30 +0100 4976111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976129&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Feye_love_san_diego.html Back at the beginning of May, the Bird took a swipe at my left eyeball with her little birdie talon, ripping off a nice, solid chunk of my cornea and leaving me in some serious pain.  It was a rough couple of days, especially because Chris was away for the week on business, but my family and friends pitched in to help with the baby and to allow me to heal.  I figured I was done with this issue."You may want to be careful about recurrence, Kerri.  With this kind of injury, it does happen."  My eye doctor warned me, handing me a small tube of eye goop stuff.  "This is Muro 128.  Pull down your lower eyelid and smear this in there.  It will help keep your eye coated while you sleep."(Oh eyeball injuries.  You make me feel old, becaus... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976129 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:18:55 +0100 4976129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976206&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FvinqO6QozGE%2F Hello, again. And how are you this morning? A beautiful day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus - the birds are chirping, the official mascots are lounging about and the cup of stimulation is brewing. Meanwhile, we are looking forward to another day of R&D. We know you can relate. To help you along, here are some tidbits. Hope your day goes well and stay in touch… Vertex Tops Merck In Hep C Drug Launch (The Street) Glaxo R&D Chief Says Advair Is Safe From Generics (Reuters) J&J Plans To Market More Products Under The Janssen Name (Financial Times) New Prostate Cancer Drugs Are Expensive (New York Times) Amgen Sells $3 Billion In Bonds To Pay For Dividends (Bloomberg News) Diabetes Cases In Adults Worldwide Has Doubled In 30 Years (Reuters) India Suspend... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976206 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:45:08 +0100 4976206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976136&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FTNvx4gaERH8%2F I’m finishing up the last day of my very first trip to the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions. It has certainly been a whirlwind, and for those of you interested in hearing what we’ve discovered, you should pay a visit to DiabetesMine. I thought since this is a diabetes-centric trip that I would feature a diabetes guest post from a non-diabetes blogger. Her name is Michelle and she is a new friend of mine in Canada. She’s a total sweetheart, but she is also dealing with the fact that she is predisposed to diabetes because of her genetics. Although her proactiveness in preventing type 2 diabetes has nothing to do with my type 1 diabetes (which is not preventable), I admire her awareness of her health and her efforts to get and stay healthy. Here&#821... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976136 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4976136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975822&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FheOl2vQ08lE%2F Avastin Arguments: At an FDA appeals hearing tomorrow and Wednesday, Roche’s Genentech unit will argue that the conditional approval for its drug Avastin to be used against breast cancer shouldn’t be pulled, despite evidence showing it doesn’t help patients live any longer and carries the risk of serious side effects, the WSJ reports. FDA head Margaret Hamburg will ultimately make the decision about the drug, which is already approved for use in other cancers. Sprouts, Again: The deadly E. coli strain implicated in the German outbreak that killed 43 people has now popped up in France, though authorities say it appears to be an isolated instance, the New York Times reports. Once again, the illness is linked to sprouts; seven people were in the hospital as of Sunday, the NY... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975822 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:34:33 +0100 4975822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968761&cid=t_91078_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FT0Ftzoyx8Z8%2F As soda and potato chips spread through the world, so does diabetes. An international study published today in The Lancet found that as of 2008, 347 million adults have diabetes; far more than previously thought (other studies have placed estimates around 285 million), and more than double the number of adults with diabetes in 1980. The study, which was funded by the World Health Organization and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, also found that average blood pressure and cholesterol levels actually dropped during the same time period, things that researchers say would actually be much easier to manage than diabetes. In 1980, data indicates that 153 million adults had diabetes; today’s numbers indicate a global epidemic. While they attribute 70% of the rise in diabetes rates to ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968761 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:33:31 +0100 4968761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968790&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Ffond-du-lac-at-tour-of-americas.html On day 2 of my diabetes revamp, I seemed to have a bit too much insulin on board.  I had a horrible high that kept me up for an hour overnight--I think it was related to the infusion site--but had settled down nicely by breakfast.  Eating the same meal as yesterday, I rose up but came down a bit low, 58 right before I planned to warm up for the race in Fond du Lac.  (My theory is that since we had such a relaxed conversation on our long drive before the race, I was less nervous than usual. Maybe??)  I ate a granola bar plus a handful of Dex 4 glucose tabs, and turned my pump down so it was only +15% over normal.  My BG was 166 the last time I checked, and was just barely starting to fall again; unfortunately, my CGM stopped working on the line of the race, and sinc... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968790 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:10:00 +0100 4968790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968449&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F3bKtGFhC-I0%2F Generic Distinction: The Supreme Court ruled that makers of generic drugs, unlike their counterparts making the branded versions, aren’t liable for medication injuries that could have been avoided by an updated warning label, the WSJ reports. The logic: branded drugs are required by law to demonstrate safety and effectiveness and to have a label with adequate, up-to-date information, while generic drugs only have to be equivalent to the branded version and  must carry the same label as the brand, the paper says. Separately, the court ruled that Vermont can’t outlaw the sale of physicians’ prescribing data to drug makers. A Call for Sleep: A report by physicians and sleep experts published in Nature and Science of Sleep calls for all U.S. trainee doctors’ work hours... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968449 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:04:57 +0100 4968449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968909&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FVPghfLkLLqc%2F Good morning, everyone. Another working week is about to draw to a close and already, we are daydreaming about weekend plans. Our modest agenda includes catching up on some reading, tending to the official Pharmalot grounds and spending time with our short people. And you? Now that summer is here, perhaps a drive to the beach is in order. Or curling up with a good e-book. Of course, one can always take that proverbial walk in the park. Whatever you fancy, have a great time and see you soon… Patent Overhaul Bill Clears US Senate (Reuters) America’s Vanishing Science Jobs (The New York Post) EMA Delays Decision On Actos To July (Reuters) FDA Inspects New Ranbaxy Plant In India (The Economic Times) Commonly Used Drugs Raise Risk Of Death In The Elderly (Reuters) Pfizer To Keep 350... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968909 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:56:33 +0100 4968909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968794&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FNKINujRfxjw%2Ftoo-much-stress-what-it-can-do-to-your.html Just something to think about. Diseases caused by stress: Skin disorders Obesity Asthma triggers Autoimmune Diseases Hypertension and heart disease Migraines and headaches Constant stress can cause serious immune system dysfunction. Home, children, overtime at work, finances, volunteering, husbands. Death of a loved one, divorce,substance abuse, miserable jobs. All promote the release of cortisol (our stress hormone)  which can cause destructive immune factors to be released. Abnormal levels of these cortisols are associated with autoimmune conditions, inflammatory diseases and allergic conditions. When cortisol counts go up, DHEA counts go down. DHEA is the immune and anti-aging hormone which helps repair and maintain tissues, reduce atherosclerosis, increase insulin productio... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968794 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:24:00 +0100 4968794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968791&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsheboygan-bgs-update-on-my-insulin.html Dexcom readings around Sheboygan crit(Update on BGs after major insulin adjustments described in my last post.)  After a bit of a low BG before going to bed last night, I shut off my pump for an hour, which allowed my BGs to creep up to around 200.  The increased basal rates were a bit too much from about midnight until I woke up, as evidenced by a steady but slow drop between those times; but fortunately I landed in a nice spot this morning, right around 100.  I lowered the early morning basal by 0.1 U/hr so hopefully tonight will be better.For the rest of the day, things have worked out pretty well.  The first bump on the Dexcom shown here is my breakfast spike, which came down after about a 20 minute warmup.  I saw "86" with a slight downward trend about an hour... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968791 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:58:00 +0100 4968791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960328&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FBKp9JbQ2S5I%2F Good morning, everyone. How are you today? Getting ready for those meetings and deadlines? We relate. There is much to do here on the Pharmalot corporate campus - reading, writing, chasing down interesting people. To prepare, we are brewing that reliable cup of stimulation - our flavor today is Rain Forest Nut. Feel free to join us. And to get things started, here are some tidbits. Have a good one and stay in touch… Bristol And Astra Diabetes Pill Faces Safety Hurdles (Bloomberg News) Biotechs Want Faster Drug Approvals (Boston Globe) Lilly CEO Blames Tax Laws And Immigration For Slower Innovation (Bloomberg News) Glaxo Ordered To Give Plaintiff Lists To United Health (Legal Intelligencer) Too Many UK Patients Are Prescribed Risky Drugs (Pharma Times) Abbott Labs Plant Closure Delaye... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960328 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:54:26 +0100 4960328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960263&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fadjusting-type-1-diabetes-to-racing.html Often when I travel, it seems like I need to increase my insulin basal rates; but racing this week in Wisconsin has required a surprisingly large adjustment.  Leading up to the start of the series for me, I had my basal rates on increased, "taper" mode, which is what I try to remember to use when I have a rest week in my training, or am tapering my training before a race.  (With a decreased training load, I will need more insulin.)  After arriving in Wisconsin for my first race (Friday),  I turned on my "race day" basal rate profile.  This profile has an approximate 30% increase an hour before my planned breakfast and throughout my races, which are all 30-40 minutes in length, beginning sometime between 11:20 and 11:50 AM.  At other times, the basal rate profi... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960263 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:05:00 +0100 4960263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960266&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2F2ZHT8WP_rTM%2Fanother-wife-blogging.html Tired wife and mom She's started her blog and telling her story.  Wow....we are growing!!!  I can't tell you how wonderful it is to NOT be so alone in all of this.  Finally.  Together, in unison, we might yet make a difference in how therapists think....and give a voice of reality to what happens when a diabetic doesn't take care of themselves. So, I will call her TWM (tired wife/mom).  I completely understand.  You are actually very brave to be able to tell him at such a young age that you will not watch him die.  And kudos to you for telling him that you will not allow your children to watch him die.  It takes strength to say something like that.  And while it's terribly hard to do, it's the right thing (in my opinion). This past week, the... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960266 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:58:00 +0100 4960266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960015&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FbJ66k7H6Mak%2F Drug Vote: An FDA advisory panel voted not to recommend approval of Novartis’s Ilaris for gout pain, though it did say the drug is effective, the WSJ reports. Safety concerns, specifically the risk of serious infections, gave committee members pause, but several said it might be possible for the drug to be approved with restrictions, the paper says. The FDA often but not always follows the advice of its outside panels. Diabetes Risk?: A JAMA study of previously published research suggests high doses of cholesterol-reducing statin drugs may slightly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the New York Times reports. Experts tell the paper that statins still have a net benefit given that they can help cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, but that more study is needed on th... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960015 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:04:45 +0100 4960015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960332&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F9IIE_5WYjus%2F Top of the morning to you. Another busy day here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where we continue our own version of R&D - you know, reading documents and learning interesting tidbits - amid meetings and deadlines. We trust you can relate. So please join us for that mandatory cup or three of stimulation. What would do without them? Meanwhile, here are some headlines from around your world. Have a great day and stay in touch… FDA Concludes Silicone Breast Implants Are Mostly Safe (Associated Press) Merck KGgA Abandons Plan To Seek FDA Approval For MS Pill (Reuters) FDA Panel Votes Against Recommending Novartis Gout Drug (Dow Jones) High-Dose Statins May Cause Diabetes (MedPage Today) EU Updates Tysabri Warning Label (Associated Press) AstraZeneca Sells Tech Unit To Dentsply F... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960332 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:43:04 +0100 4960332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952847&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftension-between-physician-autonomy-and-adherence-to-protocols%2F2011.06.20 Doctors are professionals.  But are doctors cowboys or pit crews?  Recently, physician writer, Dr. Atul Gawande, spoke about the challenges for the next generation of doctors in his commencement speech titled, Cowboys and Pit Crews, at Harvard Medical School.  Gawande notes that advancement of knowledge in American medicine has resulted in an amazing ability to provide care that was impossible a century ago.  Yet, something else also occurred in the process. “[Medicine’s complexity] has exceeded our individual capabilities as doctors… The core structure of medicine—how health care is organized and practiced—emerged in an era when doctors could hold all the key information patients needed in their heads and manage everything required themselves. One needed only an ethic of har... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952847 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4952847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953248&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Fguest_post_what_is_a_diabetes.html If you don't know Captain Glucose and Meter Boy, you are about to have your animated world rocked.  This dynamic duo, aka Bill Kirchenbauer (Captain Glucose) and Brad Slaight (Meter Boy), are tireless advocates for the diabetes online community. They rap.  They advocate for why glucose meters matter.  And today, they're premiering their new PSA here!*   *   *There are many important questions in the world today, like: Will there ever be peace in the Middle East? How will America pay off the deficit? What the heck is that thing on Donald Trump's head? We have no answers for any of those, but we can answer the question we are asked the most often: What is a diabetes superhero? Years ago when we created the characters Captain Glucose and Meter Boy:... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953248 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:30:36 +0100 4953248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952833&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Ffda-warns-of-bladder-cancer-risk-with-actos.html The diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos) increases the risk of bladder cancer in people who take it for a year or longer, the Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday. The warning applies to all drugs containing pioglitazone, including Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, and Duetact. The FDA said an ongoing study involving more than 193,000 people 40 or older with type 2 diabetes found that those who took Actos for more than a year had a 40 percent higher risk of developing bladder cancer. France banned the drug last week after a study that followed 1.5 million people with diabetes also found an increased risk of bladder cancer, particularly in men. Signs of bladder cancer include blood or red color in your urine, urgent need to urinate or pain while urinating, and pain in your back or... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952833 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:15:00 +0100 4952833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934712&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FLQ83OLdjK88%2Fdiabetes-decor.html I'm stealing a topic from a fellow blogger because I think it's important.  I truly wish I had thought about this years ago.....but subconsciously I have been moving in this direction for the past 2 years.  Considering all of hubby's medical conditions (open heart surgery, spinal fusion surgery, foot surgeries, gout surgeries)....I am slowly "decorating" our home for diabetes. Let me explain. We gave up our king size bed in exchange for 2 twin sized adjustable beds.  After surgery, he was able to lift himself up out of bed by using the hydraulics on the bed and I did not physically have to assist him.  More independence for him, less strain on my back. We have a small party fridge and microwave in his closet in the MBR.  He keeps his insulin and snacks there. &n... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934712 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:37:00 +0100 4934712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934140&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fdoes-tv-raise-the-risk-of-diabetes-heart-disease.html Americans do love their TV time, watching around five hours of programming a day on average. But this most beloved of passive pastimes may exact a high price, with new research linking TV viewing to a raised risk of diabetes and heart disease. It's no secret that spending hours in front of the television isn't the healthiest of habits. Studies show that people are more likely to eat high-fat, high-calorie foods while watching the small screen—perhaps swayed in part by ads for soft drinks, chips, and convenience foods. And people who watch a lot of TV also tend to be less active, as more time on the couch can mean less time for exercise. For these reasons, TV viewing is often blamed as contributing to the rise in obesity in the United States and other developed countries. And it's w... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934140 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:01:00 +0100 4934140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934124&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1363     Many factors play a part in predicting gestational diabetes. Being aware of the possibility that you may be at risk is the first step in being able to manage it during your pregnancy.  Women with gestational diabetes have higher overall risk during pregnancy, including higher risk of cesarean delivery, neonatal intensive unit admissions, and overall serious injury at birth. Remember knowledge is power and the more you know the more you can be prepared and have the healthiest pregnancy you can have. Read more: http://technorati.com/women/article/predicting-gestational-diabetes-is-it-possible/#ixzz1PHe6OtfC   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934124 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:24:17 +0100 4934124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934689&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Fjoslin_medalists_how_far_weve.html During the Joslin medalist meeting last week, I didn't say anything.  I wasn't presenting or doing any kind of networking.  I was invited as "media" (totally in quotes) but I attended as a grown-up child with diabetes, hoping to continue on that path of growing up.  I sat next to a woman named Eleanor (my beloved grandmother's name) and she had been living with type 1 for 58 years.  She asked to see pictures of my daughter.  She offered me a cough drop after I spent a few minutes trying to clear my throat, and she stuck her hand out to take the wrapper, spying my pump tubing jutting out from my pocket.  "I don't wear a pump," she said.  "I do just fine with my needles.  And you appear to be doing just fine with your pump.&... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934689 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:00:16 +0100 4934689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934690&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Ftcoyd.html Over the weekend, the TCOYD conference team visited Albany, NY.  I was hoping to make it to this conference, but ended up all tangled in life stuff.  (Like a Sparling spiderweb.  Ew.  Spiders.)  Thankfully, Abby was nearby and able to spend the day checking out her first TCOYD event.  (And she got to meet up with the fabulous Karen and Caroline, and several other members of the DOC.)  Here's Abby's take on the conference.*   *   *This past Saturday, I attended my first Taking Control of You Diabetes conference in Albany, NY.  It was really amazing, and I'm going to try and recap it in one blog post.  Which is going to be a challenge, but I'm feeling pretty motivated after seeing Dr. Edelman and Dr. Polonsky both speak as part... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934690 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:37:20 +0100 4934690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921419&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcreative-cakes-for-people-with-diabetes%2F2011.06.11 You know when you’re skimming through the newsfeed on Facebook, and something totally grabs your face and says “LOOK AT ME I AM THE AWESOME?” Yes, that’s precisely what happened when I stumbled upon Faye’s photo of Novolog-inspired cake pops.  (You did read that correctly.  Here, look:) Photo – and cake pops – by Faye! Faye has been living with type 1 since the age of 9, and for her 18th diaversary she wanted to make something special and bolus-worthy. Her current obsession has been cake pops (making them and feeding them to her non-d friends, even though I can safely say that some of her d-friends would happily go chompies on one), so when she saw the bright orange candy melts at her local AC Moore, a lightbulb went off – NovoLog cake pop... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921419 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:00:44 +0100 4921419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921662&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Ferin_oneils_guest_post.html Yesterday I wrote about a diabetes technology piece that works in my life.  But wearing a device - two or three devices, some of us - isn't for everyone.  Diabetes management varies like New England weather (hello, 95 yesterday and 68 today).  Today's guest post comes from Erin O'Neil, who eloquently shares her tale of why she went from pumping to injections.*   *   *“Ohhh no no no no no! Ohhhh my goodness, oh my goodness. You have GOT to be kidding me!”These are words of panic I had hoped not to have to utter on my trip to Thailand.After four years of staying close to home for university, my best friend and I had decided to get a little crazy and head overseas for an adventure.When I uttered those words, I was in a state of true panic, in a s... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921662 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:02:24 +0100 4921662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921376&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2Flmqf9LaNARY%2F “Non” and “Nein” on Actos: France and Germany have halted the use of Takeda’s diabetes drug Actos, also known as pioglitazone, after a study suggested it could raise the risk of bladder cancer, Dow Jones Newswires reports. The European Medicines Agency is doing its own safety review, and the FDA is conducting an observational study of the drug, DJN reports. Reuters notes that other individual European countries have not followed France’s and Germany’s lead. Unaware?: The health-care overhaul law entitles about 44 million people to an external review of denied insurance claims, but most plans won’t be required to tell them about that right until next year, Kaiser Health News reports. That means some consumers may stay in the dark about their a... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921376 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:42:16 +0100 4921376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921679&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FXWneUqSPZR8%2Fhow-to-blog-with-this-group-when-there.html JoannD wrote:  DW and others - I keep clicking on stuff but can't seem to find the magic door.  How does one start a blog that is hooked to this community? I'm one of the most computer-ignorant people I know (but I did figure out how to list stuff on eBay, so I don't think I'm entirely hopeless - just need a little help :-) All you need to do is start your own blog.  Go to blogger.com   If you already have a google account, then just go to your account settings, click on blogger, and follow the steps to set up a blog. Once you have done your first post, send a link to me (post a comment here with it on it) and I will then add you to the list over on the right.  And you can create a list on your blog and add any blog to it that you want to follow. I know the... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921679 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:28:00 +0100 4921679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984633&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FhOJH8e9j7vs%2Fweekend-for-women-conference-comes-to-san-diego-this-fall.php Brandy Barnes, Founder of Diabetes Sisters, just wrote to announce a second Weekend for Women Conference this year! Here are all the details:  Hi everyone!  I want to let you know that DiabetesSisters is partnering with Behavioral Diabetes Institute to hold a second Weekend for Women Conference this year IN SAN DIEGO, CA!!   It will take place at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on October 7-9, 2011--right on the water at the most beautiful time of the year in San Diego!  It will start on Friday night at 7pm and end at 12 noon on Sunday.  Not only will participants learn a lot through the educational sessions and the highly engaging speakers we have lined up, but they will also have the time of their lives with other women with diabetes....women ju... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984633 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:41:08 +0100 4984633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921755&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FvoFVf53PA68%2F While the FDA continues to review the Takeda Pharmaceuticals diabetes drug for bladder cancer risks, French regulators are suspending use of the pill, as well as Takeda’s Competact, after reviewing pharmacovigilance data and the results of new study showed an increased risk. The meds are currently taken by about 230,000 people in France. The decision was based on a study by a national French insurer and examined nearly 1.5 million people between 40 and 79 years old who were treated between 2006 and 2009 (read the statement). The move by the AFSSAPS will by the European Medicines Agency. Actos was approved in Europe in 2000 as an option for patients who do not benefit from metformin, a standard treatment, or metformin and insulin. The FDA, you may recall, last fall disclosed a rewview... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921755 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:06:36 +0100 4921755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911745&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Fbullet_the_blue_sky.html What fun are random links if I can't share them with you guys?  These sites have been emailed to me, Facebook'd (what a crap verb), and Tweeted.  And now I'm channeling Bono (and wishing I had picked him up when he was hitchhiking in Vancouver) and bulleting the blue sky:The International Diabetes Federation is making a video compilation in time for World Diabetes Day, and they're getting a jump on things by starting now.  They are looking for videos on "how you act on diabetes," which makes me want to participate in a round with Kabuki Doug, but I'm excited to see how this plays out.And you can't mention video in this community without calling back to the You Can Do This Project.  Have you signed up?  Have you recorded your video?  No better day tha... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911745 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:13:56 +0100 4911745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911818&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F6PnSSHy9aJg%2F In explaining his decision to penalize Johnson & Johnson a healthy $327 million for deceptive marketing of its Risperdal antipsychotic, South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Roger Crouch late last week made a point of reciting a part of the famed credo that is religiously repeated by execs at the health care giant: “We believe our first responsibility is to the doctors, nurses and patients, to mothers and fathers and all others who use our products and services. In meeting their needs, everything we do must be of high quality.” Why? He wanted to contrast the credo with actions taken by the Johnson & Johnson team. To set the stage for his remarks, Crouch offered this: “It it is the loss of the company’s focus, upon the primary objective of its credo, which bri... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911818 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:08:23 +0100 4911818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911848&cid=t_91078_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fexperts-vote-vegan-diet-best-for.html Complete Book of Vegan Cooking A panel of 22 health experts including Doctors, registered nutritionists and specialists in diabetes, heart health, human behavior, and weight loss, reviewed detailed assessments prepared by U.S. News of 20 diets. The experts rated each diet in seven categories, including short- and long-term weight loss, ease of compliance, safety, and nutrition.A vegan diet was voted as joint second in US News Rankings Best Diets section for Diabetes.Presumably it fell short of first place due to compliance, despite the science, people are hooked on meat and addictive fatty cheese and are yet to discover the delicious alternatives.Vegan Cookbook - Vegan Diets Nutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News) Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911848 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:28:00 +0100 4911848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911445&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FgqvoJ2DpJw4%2F Among the efforts to prevent Type 1 diabetes mentioned in today’s WSJ In the Lab Column is one recently launched trial that focuses on an experimental compound called teplizumab. The drug is also being developed by biotech Macrogenics as a possible treatment for diabetes, though last year, the company announced that the compound failed to meet its primary endpoint in a late-stage trial for that purpose. Despite that development, researchers remain excited about the potential of teplizumab to delay the onset of diabetes in people at high risk of developing the condition. Animal studies suggest the drug works by damping down the effect of harmful immune cells that attack insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Theoretically, the earlier in the disease process that it’s administe... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911445 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:04:12 +0100 4911445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911760&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FeEPtxMkn8q4%2Fjoannd-has-questions-for-you.html she wrote: I wonder if my DH could have had blood-sugar issues for years and not known it. He has a predictable pattern of being the nicest guy in the world until about 3:00 or 3:30 in the afternoon, and then he gets short-tempered and irritable. This shows up especially while driving - he becomes the King of Road Rage - being belligerent as all get out toward other drivers and then not having a clue why some of them come back at him. Trouble is, he also carries a loaded firearm and is willing to escalate the quarrel. If I can, I try to grab the guncase and try to put it between my seat and door, where he can't reach it, because he is clearly irrational at those times. I can't tell you how terrifying this is. A confrontation between two testosterone-poisoned males (and hey, I'm a grandma ... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911760 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:47:00 +0100 4911760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902621&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F06%2Fjoslin_medalists.html To be a Joslin Medalist, you need to mark 25, 50, or 75 years with diabetes.  (Well, technically, you get a certificate at the 25 year mark, but it's definitely a milestone to celebrate.)  And over the weekend, I had the opportunity to spend the day with Joslin's medalists who have spent over 50 years with type 1 diabetes.  I was invited as a member of the "media," but it was a strange experience, being "one of them," but only halfway there.  ("You're a nice kid, but you're still a rookie in this crowd," one woman said, flashing her medal and her smile at the same time.)  These generous medalists allowed me to listen to their stories, and offered a few sage words of advice into my video camera. (Best response that didn't end up on cam... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902621 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:42:41 +0100 4902621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893795&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsupport-dtreat-deca%2F A Diabetes Retreat in real life, with peers Serving young adults (ages 18-25), DTreat provides an opportunity for you to come together with other young adults for a 3-day program where you can talk through issues with peers and professionals — and get real-life advice.   There are discussion style support groups, workshops, and sessions geared towards life-affecting topics such as: Health insurance and finances Diabetes “burn-out” Time management with diabetes in your life Stress management Partying Sexuality Finding the right healthcare provider and being in charge of your care Nutrition and exercise in a hectic schedule For anyone out there in this age group – head on over to the Diabetes Education & Camping Association’s (DECA) Website to regist... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893795 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:34:45 +0100 4893795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893449&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-blogger-nearly-passes-out-at-local-gym%2F2011.06.03 The Dexcom said 177 mg/dl and dropping, but after a full 60 minutes of cardio, I expected the graph to show a lower trend. “Whatever,” I said, a little confused because my pre-workout blood sugar was 143 mg/dl.  Felt foggy, but I was a little dehydrated so I figured I needed to get home and relax.  Ignoring the cotton-ball haze I felt encased by, I grabbed my keys and gym backpack from the locker room and walked out into the parking lot.  After trying to get into someone else’s black Honda Civic (forgetting, in my fog, that we replaced my old car for the Mom Car), I put the key in my car’s ignition and sat there for a few seconds. And then a few seconds more. It wasn’t until I was out there for about two full minutes that I thought “Hey, might want to... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893449 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:00:01 +0100 4893449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893798&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FA4Xxszamvv8%2Fcongratuations-to-tudiabetes-on-reaching-20000-members.php TuDiabetes just crossed the 20,000 member threshold. As one of the best resources out there for people with diabetes, the achievement is expected and well deserved. Congratulations!  (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893798 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:04:10 +0100 4893798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883908&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F929PtH2PZsw%2F Good morning, everyone, and welcome back. We hope your weekend was relaxing and refreshing. Now, of course, the time has come to resume the routine of meetings and deadlines. And yes, we are coping by brewing the mandatory cup of stimulation - our flavor today is Mocha Nut Fudge - and we invite you to join us. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits to help you get in the groover. Hope your day goes well and see you soon… Five Lessons From The Niaspan Study (Forbes) GlaxoSmithKline Is Downgraded By Goldman Sachs (Associated Press) More Children Dying After Vaccination In India (India Times) JB Chem & Pharma To Hire 1,500 Medical Reps (The Economic Times) Sanofi Diabetes Drug Cuts Blood Sugar & Weight In Study (Reuters) No Workers, No Products: A Bleak Future For Renovo (Pharma Tim... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883908 Tue, 31 May 2011 12:03:14 +0100 4883908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872236&cid=t_91078_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdiabetes-drug%2F A recent announcement by Pharmaceutical giant  Roche that they will launch their new diabetic drug Taspoglutide is supposed to be their blockbuster move. Another diabetic drug?Does this one do anything different for us than the others on the market? Actually, no it doesn’t, and what we need to look at, is the fact that there is yet another diabetic drug on the market in the first place. Is this really going to help us? Something else that will manage our diabetes. Do we really think that the pharmaceutical companies are out to make us better, or does it make more sense that if they just make us well enough to keep taking their medication for the rest of our lives,it will be better to line their pockets. We need to start thinking about the causes for our illnesses, to look to the root o... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872236 Fri, 27 May 2011 18:26:07 +0100 4872236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872241&cid=t_91078_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsalt-can%25e2%2580%2599t%2F The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that even though Americans should only be eating one teaspoon of salt a day, only one of ten of us actually keep to those guidelines. Those at risk are supposed to have even less, 2/3 of a teaspoon, and oddly enough, even less of them, one out of 18, keep to that goal. An article published in the Wall Street Journal highlights the struggles of us as Americans to limit the salt in our diet. It’s all been layed out. Too much salt causes hypertension, high blood pressure, edema, swelling, heart problems, osteoporosis and even death. Some places like New York City have taken it into even higher consideration, asking that restaurants cut out the salt in many of their recipes, to help New Yorkers, as a whole, eat less salt. And that’s not s... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872241 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:15:28 +0100 4872241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872348&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F05%2Fdiabetes_rockstars.html People within the diabetes community are strong, resilient ... and apparently pretty creative on the lyrical tip.  This video was sent to me by a reader, and even though the visuals on it are just the lyrics, it did crack me up (and she's quite the songbird)!  Created by Denise, who blogs at My Sweet Bean and her Pod, this song is now part of the diabetes-themed song library. "We can rock a SWAG for any popsicle." and "Pancreas stand-ins, now put your hands up" may be among the best diabetes-lyrics I've heard since ShugaSheen's debut. (Source: Six Until Me.) Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872348 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:26:54 +0100 4872348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862829&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FAwpPr1xGFxo%2Fdeliver-me-from-this-man.html My prayer this morning. Need I really say more?  8:02 am and he's already yelling his head off at me.  Why?  Because I stated a political/religious opinion of mine.  Obviously, I am NOT allowed to have any thoughts of my own because if I state them, he goes ballistic. Yes, he took his insulin shot. No, he has not had anything to eat. Is he low?  Most likely. Is he going to do anything about it?  Well, he just did, didn't he?  Yelling gets his adrenaline flowing which gets his body to push glucose which will raise him up out of his low. I understand the medical mechanics of this. But really, truly, beyond any words I can describe.....I am tired of being the brunt of his emotional outbursts.  I am tired of not being allowed to express my thoughts... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862829 Wed, 25 May 2011 14:07:00 +0100 4862829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862815&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F05%2Ftime_travel.html I know there are a dozen different strategies for dealing with diabetes while traveling in different time zones, but I've never found one that goes off without a hitch.  If you're pumping insulin and rocking different basal rates throughout the course of the day, adjusting to a new time zone can be a total pain in the hey, look, something shiny!Throughout our vacation, my blood sugars actually behaved themselves.  And I can't figure out how, since we were five hours off on our natural schedule, our meals were carb-filled traditional Irish breakfasts and chicken and champ, and we were in the land of Guinness.  It makes NO sense that my numbers were in range, better than they were the week before, when I was home and cruising around in my regularly scheduled chaos.  But I... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862815 Tue, 24 May 2011 14:40:56 +0100 4862815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4847949&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Ffda-says-no-to-avandia-in-drugstores.html You won’t be able to get the type 2 diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) in pharmacies after November 18. That’s when new Food and Drug Administration restrictions will take effect, with the aim of reducing the risk of heart attacks caused by the medication. Instead, you’ll have to enroll in a special program to get rosiglitazone and combination products that contain it by mail order. Last year, the FDA limited the use of Avandia, Avandamet (rosiglitazone and metformin) and Avandaryl (rosiglitazone and glimepiride) to people already on one of those medications and those whose diabetes is not controlled by other drugs. The new restrictions announced this week require both patients and doctors to enroll in the Avandia-Rosiglitazone Medicines Access Program. Certified phar... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4847949 Fri, 20 May 2011 14:05:00 +0100 4847949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841475&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-hide-an-insulin-pump-under-a-wedding-dress%2F2011.05.19 Yesterday I wrote about my wedding, focusing on the parts that meant the most to me:  the man I love, our families and friends, the church service, saying “I do,” and dancing ourselves silly at the reception. But diabetes was a part of my wedding day.  We did our best to keep it quiet and unnoticed, though, using several tricky methods.  I’m like a diabetes wedding magician … sort of. First things first:  the dress.  Wearing an insulin pump is the easiest and least intrusive way for me to take my insulin, and I wasn’t about to go off the pump just for the sake of fashion.  My solution?  Design a pocket to hold my insulin pump, hidden in my wedding dress.  I spoke with the seamstress at Ye Olde Bridal Shoppe and she and I designed something that left th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841475 Thu, 19 May 2011 19:00:02 +0100 4841475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841847&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F05%2Fmegan_roys_post.html Today's guest post is from fellow T1 PWD, Megan Roy.  Megan has gone though some difficult times with her health, and she's bravely sharing her story with us.  Thanks, Megan, for being so honest.*   *   * 

The first couple of years with diabetes, it honestly didn’t even affect my life much at all. I took shots in my belly and pricked my fingers and that was about it. I still was very active in sports, running and playing tennis whenever I wanted to. It wasn’t until I got into college that diabetes really started to affect me in a way that I wasn’t expecting. As my A1C began to creep up, my weight also crept up (it happens when you exchange long runs for nights out with friends). Emotionally, this began to weigh heavily on me (literally!). I did wh... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841847 Thu, 19 May 2011 13:27:12 +0100 4841847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841988&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FBLRCl_3VzoU%2F Last September, the FDA decided to allow the controversial Avandia diabetes pill to remain on the market. The move came after more than three years of debate over the cardiovascular risks of the which the GlaxoSmithKline drug and charges that the drugmaker failed to sufficiently disclose clinical trial data showing the magnitude of those risks (back stories here, here and here). Nonetheless, the agency made clear there would significant restrictions on accessibility to patients who are unable to control their illness by using other meds. For instance, doctors will have to document patient eligibility and patients will have to review statements describing CV safety concerns associated with Avandia and acknowledge they understand the risks. Today, though, the FDA announced the Risk Evaluatio... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841988 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:02:52 +0100 4841988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829190&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F05%2Falex_jordan_guest_post.html While I'm traveling this week, I thankfully have people like Alex Jordan, who are willing to jump in and offer up a guest post.  Alex is a PWD from England, and today he's sharing the story of two wonderful women in his life that made a huge difference in his diabetes care. *   *   * I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for the best part of 20 years now. I have also lived in 5 different countries, only one of which had a decent health care system. Interestingly, it has also been the case that almost the entirety of my health care has come from that one country. Further, for a period of roughly 12 years, my diabetic care all came from one hospital, and mostly one person. The reason for this is pretty simple. My father worked in the oil industry, and as such, where there was oil,... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829190 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:37:42 +0100 4829190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829301&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FlA5ZtOLK-m0%2F Good morning, everyone. A spot of rain is falling on the Pharmalot corporate campus this morning, but our spirits remain sunny. After all, as the Morning Mayor used to say: Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift. So while you tug on the ribbon, please join us for a cup of stimulation and take a moment to scan the news of the world. Hope your day goes well and you remain dry… Merck To Close Inspire HQ And Lay Off Workers (Raleigh News-Observer) Gingrich Says Alzheimer’s Research Will Save US Money (Associated Press) Pfizer Lung Cancer Drug To Get FDA Priority Review (Reuters) Mylan Must Pay $24M To Ipsen Over Pill Marketing (Bloomberg News) Actos Diabetes Drug Linked To Bladder Cancer (Reuters) Alexion To Expand Plant And Add Jobs In Rhode Island (WPRI) Gla... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829301 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:52:04 +0100 4829301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829304&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FMFHc1WKmzjk%2F Since 2002, Amylin Pharmaceuticals has worked closely with Eli Lilly to develop and market diabetes meds. Specifically, the two drugmakers sell the twice-a-day Byetta med and have been laboring to win approval for Bydureon, a once-weekly injectable that is designed to supplant the older drug. But like many partnerships, suspicision and mistrust often emerge and so Amylin has just filed a lawsuit in federal court charging Lilly with anticompetitive activity and breaching their “strategic alliance.” Why? This past January, Lilly signed a deal with Boehringer Ingelheim to jointly develop and sell several diabetes compounds that are in mid- and late-stage development, including a Boehringer oral diabetes agent known as linagliptin (read here). This has not sat well with Amylin, whi... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829304 Mon, 16 May 2011 13:43:16 +0100 4829304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829192&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F05%2Fguest_post_alissa_carberry.html A gluten-free life doesn't mean you eat rabbit food all day long.  And thankfully, today's guest post is out to prove just that.  Alissa Carberry is a Clara Barton Camp alum, fellow person with type 1 diabetes, and rockin' a gluten-free lifestyle, thanks to celiac disease.  Today, she's offered to guest post about life with diabetes, celiac, and the power of a good old fashioned grilled cheese sandwich.  Take it away, Alissa!*   *   *It’s a double whammy:  I’m standing at a birthday party for a friend, and there’s a large birthday cake, waiting to be cut up and devoured.  It’s like that scene in Office Space, where everyone’s passing slices around and there’s that one kid waiting and waiting for his slice... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829192 Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4829192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829201&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Flearned%2F Today is the last day of the 2011 Diabetes Blog Week.  I’d like to send a very sincere “Thank You” to Karen for her great idea, the courage to give it a shot, and for all of the energy she put into making it happen. Our assignment today is to talk about the experience of coming together online and what we’ve learned.  Heck, where do I start? I have learned that: The diabetes online community is even bigger and better than I thought.  While I know I’m not able to keep up with all of the new blogs, I’m amazed at how large, diverse, talented, and passionate this community is.  I’m so proud to be a part of it. Seeing so many people come together like this makes me very emotional. It is very hard for me to post something every single day, even with... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829201 Mon, 16 May 2011 02:32:51 +0100 4829201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829202&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsaturday-snapshots-diabetes-blog-week%2F Today’s assignment from Karen for the 2011 Diabetes Blog Week is all about snapshots and pictures.  I feel very lucky to have been able to collect a bunch of great memories with a lot of great people.   [Show as slideshow] ... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829202 Sat, 14 May 2011 22:36:28 +0100 4829202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821082&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fgreat-diabetes%2F Our assignment from Karen, our super awesome Diabetes Blog Week “Ring Leader”, is to write about something awesome we’ve done because of diabetes. You know what – there is a lot that comes to mind.  Stuff like playing basketball with diabetes, kayaking 44 miles down the Mississippi river with diabetes, Biking like crazy last summer with diabetes (and doing it again this summer – when it finally arrives!).  But none of that stuff is because of diabetes.  It is life, with diabetes along for the ride. When I think of things that are awesome because of diabetes?  You come to mind.  The Diabetes Online Community.  You all mean more to me than I can say, and the only reason I know you and love you is because of diabetes. [Show as slideshow] ... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821082 Sat, 14 May 2011 05:38:55 +0100 4821082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821083&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ften-things-to-hate%2F Today’s Assignment: Ten things I hate about you, Diabetes – Thursday 5/12: Having a positive attitude is important . . . but let’s face it, diabetes isn’t all sunshine and roses (or glitter and unicorns, for that matter).  So today let’s vent by listing ten things about diabetes that we hate.  Make them funny, make them sarcastic, make them serious, make them anything you want them to be!!   Interruptions – I hate when I have to stop what I’m doing to deal with a diabetes related issue. Messing up plans – Life is busy.  When I have a day where I can go play basketball, only to have my bloodsugar not cooperate, it really frustrates me. Lost time – Sometimes I feel so dang tired that I can’t do anything.  There is also the time lost w... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821083 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:30:56 +0100 4821083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821084&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fbloopers%2F I couldn’t get my Diabetes Blog Week post done yesterday.  Felt bad, but I just couldn’t do it.  I’m hoping you all will accept a “make up” post a day late?  I even drew a picture for it… Today (yesterday) our assignment is to talk about a diabetes blooper.  Like anyone living with diabetes, I had plenty to pick from.  But there was one that kept jumping to the front of the line in my head. This was many, many years ago.  It was before I started pumping, so I was doing injections with syringes.  I had this routine where I’d get done with the shot, stick the tail end of the syringe in my mouth while I grabbed the cap that goes over the needle.  I’d gently place the cap over the needle, making sure to get it lined up just right.  Then,... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821084 Thu, 12 May 2011 15:55:29 +0100 4821084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813577&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fletter%2F For my second post in the 2011 Diabetes Blog Week I am writing letters.  Two of them actually. Don’t worry, they are short and to the point. Letter One: Dear Internet, Thank you for making it possible to connect with so many other people living with diabetes.  You have made it possible for all of these amazing people to talk to each other, share their stories, and break away the isolation that we all feel from time to time. You have changed my life for the better, and I’m forever grateful. I love that smart people have found so many fun ways for us to talk to each other.  Way to go smart people! Love, Scott Letter Two: Dear cold/sinus/allergy/whatever thingy, Please leave.  I’m tired and way too busy to mess around with you.  I also miss my basketball.  You need to ... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813577 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:41:34 +0100 4813577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803410&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F05%2Fletter_writing_day.html Dear Littler Me,I wish you'd known you weren't alone.  That even though you didn't have a bunch of friends with diabetes (YET) when you were growing up, you still had lots of friends.  And a family that loved you.  And people who didn't understand exactly what it meant to be "low" or "high," but they wanted to, and they tried.I wish you had known that there were other kids just like you.  It wasn't until you spent your summers at Clara Barton Camp that you realized just how normal diabetes was for some families.  That some kids woke up every morning, just like you did, and shot up.  Or that some kids were hounded by their parents to "just let me check your pee for ketones, okay?"  I wish you had known that doctors lie.  ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803410 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:21:02 +0100 4803410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803134&cid=t_91078_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=4803425&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fadmiring-differences%2F This is my first post for the 2nd Annual Diabetes Blog Week (thanks Karen!) Our assignment for today is to pick a type of blogger who is different than me and talk about why they inspire me, why I admire them, and why it’s great that we are all the same but different. There are so many great story-tellers out there, and sticking friends and family into categories, or types, feels like an extra step.  A very difficult extra step. But working my brain very hard to talk specifically about differences, I’m going to talk about two people who are very special to me.  Bob and Rachel. Bob and Rachel both live with type 2 diabetes.  They are among a small minority of bloggers with type 2, and I’m so thankful they are sharing their stories.  There are many fantastic bloggers wh... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803425 Tue, 10 May 2011 02:17:47 +0100 4803425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803127&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fexercise-improves-diabetes-glucose-control-diabetes-treatments.html People with type 2 diabetes can make a significant improvement to their glucose control by getting just over 20 minutes of exercise a day. It’s long been known that a healthy diet and exercise regimen is an important part of diabetes treatment. Yet most studies of exercise and diabetes have been small, so it’s been hard to see how much exercise people need, and which types of exercise are best. In a new summary of the research, doctors pooled the data to get a better overall picture. The results were encouraging. Taking part in any exercise program that lasted at least 12 weeks improved glucose control. Aerobic exercise (where you get out of breath and push your heart rate up) worked best, but resistance exercise (such as using weights) also worked well. More important th... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803127 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4803127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797877&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2Fq-nKG-Ixqj8%2Fdiabetic-abuse.html I truly wish some professional non-diabetic would take this on as a case study.  But I wonder if a diabetic and their families would acknowledge it as a whole. Here's what I'm thinking. Most women/wives who are abused deny that they are abused.  Verbal abuse is the use of words that threaten, harshly criticize, ridicule, or harass a person.  It's a pattern of behavior that can seriously interfere with one's positive emotional development and can lead to significant detriment to one's self-esteem, emotional well-being, and physical state.  It has been beenfurther described as an ongoingemotional environment organized by the abuser or the purpose of control. Emotional abuse - any kind of abuse that is not physical. It can includ constant criticism, intimidation, manip... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797877 Sun, 08 May 2011 01:33:00 +0100 4797877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794816&cid=t_91078_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2011%2F This article reports on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) assessing associations of structured exercise training regimens (aerobic, resistance, or both) and physical activity advice with or without dietary cointervention on change in haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in type 2 diabetes patients. The article concludes that structured exercise training that consists of aerobic exercise, resistance training, or both combined is associated with HbA1c reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Structured exercise training of more than 150 minutes per week is associated with greater HbA1c declines than that of 150 minutes or less per week. Physical activity advice is associated with lower HbA1c, but only when combined with dietary advice. Filed under: A... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794816 Fri, 06 May 2011 12:53:30 +0100 4794816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872488&cid=t_91078_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fh-94W9hbtX8%2F Mature sexualityMen in their 50s have more satisfying sex lives than men in their 30sMen in their fifties are more satisfied with their sex lives than men in their thirties and forties, recording similar levels to 20-29 year-olds, according to a survey published in the February issue of BJU International.A team of experts from Norway and the USA surveyed 1,185 men aged between 20 and 79, asking them about various aspects of their sex life, including drive, erections and ejaculation.They found that although there was a strong relationship between a man’s advancing age and his declining sex drive and ability to have an erection and ejaculate, there wasn’t such a strong link between age and overall sexual satisfaction.The men who responded to the Norwegian postal questionnaire wer... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872488 Thu, 05 May 2011 17:18:01 +0100 4872488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789525&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FZD7EumMxSIE%2Fbattle-continues.html I am having a great time with my sister this week! He is pouting and sulking.... She and I started Atkins and we are eating according to the plan.  We offer what we are fixing to him along with bread or something he can get carbs from. He fixes his own meals or goes to a fast food place and brings it home. He said, "guess I'm on my own again tonight". I said, "if you don't want to eat what we fix, then I guess you are" She and I are talking non-stop about everything.  Making plans to move to the same retirement community. He is answering any question with a one syllable, one word answer We are creating and designing He is sulking and pouting. This week, I happen to be able to see how hilarious this is.  He is trying to manipulate and control by using his emotions ... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789525 Thu, 05 May 2011 14:46:00 +0100 4789525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789513&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F05%2Fguest_post_alabama_pwds_need_y.html This guest post is from fellow diabetes blogger Victoria Cumbow, and her message couldn't be more important.  She is a journalist by day and a diabetes advocate by night. She works a journalist for The Huntsville Times in Huntsville, AL, and is actively involved in her local diabetes community.  Victoria regularly blogs about her life as a young professional living with type 1 diabetes at Dia-Beat-This, and tweets as @victoriacumbow. And today she's writing about the tornadoes in Alabama and their effect on our fellow PWD.  Please read her post, see if you can help, and pass this info on!!*  *  *Last week, my state was devastated beyond belief after a series of tornadoes swept across the northern counties of Alabama. In Madison County, where I live, eight people di... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789513 Thu, 05 May 2011 01:16:58 +0100 4789513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789596&cid=t_91078_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F04%2Fgsk_and_alli_not_quite_working_out.php Jim Edwards at Bnet has a report that GlaxoSmithKline doesn't seem to be doing quite as well selling Alli (orlistat) as they'd planned. This notwithstanding that their CEO, Andrew Witty, has said that they've had some interest from outside buyers for the franchise. No, if you run the numbers, it's hard to see how GSK is making any money at all from the drug, especially if sales figures went down last year they way they'd gone down the year before. But then, it's not that the company is telling us those numbers, which might tell you something right there. How could anyone have predicted such a thing? (Source: In the Pipeline) In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789596 Wed, 04 May 2011 11:56:02 +0100 4789596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780310&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fconfessions-of-a-former-child-with-diabetes-and-unusual-eating-habits%2F2011.05.03 Growing up, we had these large, potted plants in our dining room, within throwing distance from the dining room table.  (Stick with me – this is an important detail.)  The plants were big and had wide, draped leaves and they made the corner of the dining room look like a veritable jungle. Also, these suckers were really convenient for hiding food. When I was little, the “diabetic diet” school of thought was based on the exchange program.  This meant that my meals were structured around my calorie needs and the needs of my (then) peaking insulin doses.  An average dinner would include one meat exchange, two starch exchanges, a dairy exchange, a fat exchange, and a fruit exchange.  (Exchange, exchange, exchange.)  When I was on insulins like Regular, NPH, and Lente, I... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780310 Tue, 03 May 2011 18:00:28 +0100 4780310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780488&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FGuogHFPFGkk%2F Good morning, everyone, and nice to see you again. A sunny day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where we hope we have solved our recent tech problems. We appreciate your patience. Meanwhile, we are brewing the usual cup of stimulation - our flavor today is Mocha Nut Fudge - and perusing the news of the world. Let us know if you hear something interesting. And, of course, have a productive and rewarding day… Pfizer Earnings Rise On Lower Costs (Associated Press) Novartis CEO Not Thrilled With Health Care Reform (Fortune) Shanghai Pharma Raises $2.2B, Investors Include Pfizer (Bloomberg News) Could Chemicals In Wine Improve Stent Performance? (Health Day) Teva To Buy Japanese Generic Drugmaker (Globes) FDA Approves Boehringer/Lilly Diabetes Drug (Pharma Times) Parex... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780488 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:02:39 +0100 4780488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768123&cid=t_91078_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fwhat-are-you-eating.html You Are What You EatPut down your Coke and start reading. Yes, everyone has the day when cheesecake or cold pizza seems like the best breakfast option. I am no exception, and cheesecake is my favorite, but I also know that if we don’t take good care of ourselves now we will pay for it in the future. So, ask your self, “What are we doing to our kids?”According the CDC, Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.In order for our kids to succeed in life, they need to have a good start.Michelle Obama promotes the "Let's Move!" campaign to target childhood obesity. It is a g... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768123 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:05:00 +0100 4768123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762907&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FSGluiu4jW-E%2F440-am.html His bp is 154/90 and his heart rate is 134.  Throbbing headache.  He said, "I want to go back on the atenolol." I said, "your cardiologist said she will put you on a different med, we just need to call her first thing when they open." He said, "ok, just hear me out.  Every time they put me on a new drug, I have all kinds of problems.  We are getting ready to go on vacation. I just want to go back on the atenolol until we get back, then we can call her and tell her what's going on." And I know he is right.  I know that with blood pressure meds there is always some kind of side affect.  So I said, "well, if you go back on, then just start with 1/2 pill now, and another 1/2 tomorrow." He took the 1/2 pill and is snoring already!!!  Me? Wide awake for the... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762907 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:59:00 +0100 4762907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758923&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FGJkCgtMMQ58%2Fportion-control-your-diabetes.php Overeating will increase your blood sugars and weight. This is not good for your diabetes. But portion control isn't easy. Cutting back your portions effects you physically and emotionally. Our lifestyles revolve around the food we eat - like going out for dinner with friends and holiday meals with family. Tammy Randall, Director of Education at the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, says if you want to change your eating habits you must understand what you eat, when you eat and where you eat. Portion control is an emotional journey.Mentally you must want to change your diet before you’ll be successful. It takes willpower, but anyone can make changes. Where To Start?The nutritional website Food and Health has great tips:Use smaller plates and cupsRead nutrition fact... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758923 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:57:44 +0100 4758923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759031&cid=t_91078_150_f&fid=34768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmagossip.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fastrazeneca-seroquel-click-to-chat-to.html Click here! (Source: PharmaGossip) PharmaGossip blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759031 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:23:00 +0100 4759031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753914&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FCPwQfB0Fgks%2Fmoving-day-is-comingbut-no-time-soon.html Tom’s Wife wrote:  Oh gosh! this is probably the absolute wrong thing to say but does the VA help pay for someone to come in and help you? I know he would hate it but too bad if he is going to do stupid stuff like this? he needs someone who doesn't love him so much to watch over him hope that doesn't sound mean but its meant to sound supportive -- of you! Sorry, but hubby is not a veteran.  We can get homecare through his insurance, but only when it is to keep him out of the hospital.  Everything else is self-pay. Sar wrote:OMG, that is the limit!!!! I think if I receive that call, I would have dialed 911 as I ran toward him. I would not have asked him if he wanted to go to RT. He would be going. No questions asked. I certainly am not trained or equiped to deal with this... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753914 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:47:00 +0100 4753914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753915&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2Fq8zQLokFDiw%2Fleaving-and-staying.html an email from a reader who made the choice to leave: Ya know...I have been reading your columns for quite some time.  I have been married for 23 years to a non compliant diabetic. I have supported him and tried to get him on the right track for years.  It seems to be a dominos effect.  He is continually tired, crabby and I have too much to offer in life to stick with him any longer.  I am happy to say, I have asked for a divorce 2 weeks ago and haven't been happier.  I am in the process of getting my own place.  He is devastated and wants another chance. Too late for me...he has had many chances for 23 years.  I have not been happier about my decision.  Yes, I have 3 teenage children and altho they are not surpised, one is very angry at me.  I... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753915 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:02:00 +0100 4753915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747649&cid=t_91078_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F25%2F10-tips-for-healthy-living%2F Health psychologists have a dual mission: to help prevent mental and physical illness and disease and to promote healthy living. From cancer to diabetes, health psychologists deal with a wide variety of issues underlying physical illness and chronic disease. According to Maureen Lyon, Ph.D, clinical health psychologist and associate research professor in pediatrics at George Washington University, health psychologists use their knowledge to “enhance the quality of life of individuals.” Interestingly, much of what health psychologists teach (deep breathing, mindfulness, stress reduction, etc.) works for everyone. Our fast-paced life and increased dependency on technology often results in disconnection, stress and lack of sleep, which all wreak havoc on our health. Fortunately, there are... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747649 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:30:19 +0100 4747649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747817&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FtoRTwSwJIhU%2Fjust-what-is-final-straw.html I'm sitting here wondering about this.  What is the "final straw"? When is too much enough?  How do you know when the moment has arrived that you just can't take it another moment? I am truly so exhausted, tired, and completely, utterly worn out from being his caregiver.  Not just since January of this year when he had the spinal fusion surgeries.....this started in February 2009 when we first thought he might have had a heart attack.  I have been his caregiver ever since. Today, I got a bit of a break.  I thought he was upstairs sleeping. I was downstairs watching a movie.  He called me on his cell phone and said he was really sick.  I quickly ran up the stairs.  He had been feeling like he was going to vomit and reached inside the medicine cabin... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747817 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0100 4747817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744905&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FpFl1ILiN4OI%2Fsugar-holidays.html Yep, I'm going to take the liberty and rename all of them.....starting with tomorrow.  It's.... Candy easter Pie 4th of July Candy halloween Cake thanksgiving Candy christmas Cake birthday Alcohol new year's eve Is there any "holiday" not related to having something sweet???  Maybe I should retitle all of these as diabetes hell holidays?  :o) Not to mention that we get to have 8 or 9 birthdays per year with the grandkids, and maybe 2 or 3 of each holiday event considering who is where and when. Oh, and you think my non-compliant diabetic husband is going to NOT eat something sweet?  Sigh! I'm still trying to figure out which holiday is the worst and I do believe it is the christmas one as it seems to be the longest. I no longer celebrate any of the holidays here ... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744905 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:01:00 +0100 4744905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744821&cid=t_91078_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmoms-perspective-a-gluten-free-diet-in-babys-first-year-to-reduce-risk-of-type-1-diabetes%2F2011.04.23 (Alternate tittle:  “Bring out yer bread!”) Now that the little bird is the big O-N-E, we have completed one year as parents.  And one year doing the gluten-free diet with our baby.  This was important to me because I felt strongly about the ties between the early introduction of gluten and type 1 diabetes diagnoses. And after doing some research and discussing this as a family, Chris and I decided to keep our BSparl gluten-free for her first year. It was pretty easy, to be honest, keeping a little baby off gluten.  (Especially since she doesn’t have celiac, so our decision was elective instead of required.) The ease came mostly from the fact that BSparl breastfed for almost six months, and didn’t start on solid foods until just after she turned six months old.�... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744821 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:00:21 +0100 4744821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742597&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F04%2Fearth_day_and_diabetes_1.html Nothing says "Earth Day" like stumbling upon this awesome photo (and caption) on Facebook:"Using my infusion site protective cap as a guitar pick... total D-rockstar status!"Jessica writes a blog at J's Adventures in T1 Land, has type 1 diabetes, and is an excellent example of d-cycling (diabetes recycling).  Do you reuse your diabetes supplies in any way?  (Or am I the only one who has used clipped syringes as water guns, glucose tab jars to store whey protein, and pump caps as cat toys?)  How do you keep your diabetes green? (Source: Six Until Me.) Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742597 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:04:39 +0100 4742597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734473&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FEQamav6gIX4%2F One week ago, I erased my basal profile settings. Not on purpose mind you, but something freakish happened with my Medtronic insulin pump and – POOF! Off went all my basal settings. It turned out not to be such a bad thing after all. I had been dealing with a tremendous amount of lows because of my newfound commitment to diet and exercise, so much so that I was tempted to just not wear my insulin pump for awhile. Which would have been stupid, but you can understand my frustration. People who don’t make any insulin are supposed to need insulin. So my insulin pumps settings, for 24 hours straight, went straight to 1.2 units an hour. That’s it. Before the zap, my highest basal rate was 1.4/hr and my lowest was 1.0/hr. So clearly, being at 1.2 every hour was going to cause so... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734473 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:10:51 +0100 4734473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734478&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FSEe7jVaQGUU%2Fcan-i-have-a-baby.php In Steel Magnolias, a lovable mom, played by Julia Roberts, dies from kidney failure, a pregnancy related diabetes complications. Sadly, this famous story portrays pregnancy as a death sentence for people with diabetes. Don’t be fooled by Hollywood.Last Saturday night, we posted on Facebook: “It’s 2011. No Doctor should ever tell a woman with diabetes that she should never have a child.” Many brave women responded:“I had two beautiful, healthy kids. Have been type one for 19 yrs, long before I had kids.”“Type 1 for 35 yrs with two incredibly healthy daughters.”“I had two and I was told it would never happen ha ha they are 19, 21 and healthy.”“I’ve had three children. It’s hard, but it CAN be done.”“I had my first 17 days ago and after a tough start, she’s hea... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734478 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4734478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734476&cid=t_91078_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=4734481&cid=t_91078_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2Fq4hhlVL-2EM%2Fhappy-wife-makes-happy-husband.html Just got back from mom's.  Had a great time.  My youngest sister is a riot.  She has a motto: "A happy wife makes a happy husband and that makes a happy life"!!! I think I'm going to print that out, frame it, post it in several locations throughout the house. Do you think he might get the message?  And I will be a happy wife if he becomes a compliant diabetic! My sister really is that way.  She's sister # 3.  Sis # 2 had been to see her this past weekend.  Hubby of Sis # 2 says to boyfriend of Sis # 3, "don't sell your snowmobiles.....we need to take a trip together!" Sis # 3 turns to Sis # 2 and says, "how about you and I go to Las Vegas the same time?" Boyfriend of sis # 3 turns to husband of sis # 2 and says, "I will sell my snowmobiles!" He get... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734481 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:23:00 +0100 4734481