Yep -- I'm sick -- Bronchitis
I suspected it and it was true. I had a horrible coughing fit while I was trying to get ready this morning, so I requested a sub, left an email with instrucutions, called in, and then when back to...
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What You Need To Know About Diabetes
In the United States alone, there are 18.2 million people (6.3% of the population) living with diabetes. While another 13million people have been diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately, 5.2milion (or nearly one third) are unaware that ...
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Living with Diabetes
I have no family history of diabetes .but I am diabetic for last five Years.Yes I was considered to be the healthiest person in my family of 18(Cousins ,Brother,Sisters ,uncles,Aunts) I used to exercise every day have healthy foods ,Jog ...
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Most frequently asked question this week about Uno
And yes, I am thrilled Uno won. Everyone I know has asked my opinion on it and ... First, he is truly the prettiest beagle I've ever met -- though Macy's father is right up there, however, I didn't...
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Traveling with Medication
I like to portion out my medication in the 7day strips -- I do the same for the dogs and that way I know if I have taken (or given) the meds for the day. On trips, I like...
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Living well with Diabetes
According to national statistics, in 2005 approximately 7 percent of the population has diabetes. If you take a sub-population of people 60 years or older the percentage increases to almost 21%. Being diagnosed with diabetes can be ...
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Five Steps to Living Long and Well
If you smoke, are fat, have high blood pressure and don’t exercise, you’ll likely get diabetes. And if you get diabetes you’re going to face all kinds of chronic health conditions, which will ultimately kill you. ...
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Cruise
My luggage and packing cubes have arrived. I've started packing. I've put my medicatoin in packets and am trying to get some documentation for it. I am going to ask my doctor today (Have an appointment in a few...
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Sensor almost 2 weeks
My last sensor lasted almost two weeks. I put it in two weeks ago last Thursday and it finally came out yesterday evening. Only one problem -- it wasn't as accurate as others. Trend was okay, but not great....
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Diane DaCosta and American Diabetes Association
Many of us have come in contact with family members, friends or loved ones who have diabetes; the 5th deadliest disease in the world, which there is no known cure. There are 20.8 million Americans living with diabetes and 54 million ...
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A new family member
Unfortunately Jack had to work Saturday and that messed up our plans to go to Cathy’s house this weekend. That left me with not much to do as I had the house totally cleaned and all the laundry done. I thought about looking into body ...
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It still sucks....
I had one good run today. Unforunately still have high blood sugar so still exhausted, can't see, etc. However, I got a LOT done. I'm strating to get ready for my trip. I have been researching the plane...
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Diabetes sucks
My blood sugar hit 352 this evening. I don't know why. I do know how I feel when I'm at 352. I can't see. I really want the chocolate downstairs but it hurts to much to go downstairs....
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NHLBI - Press Release - ACCORD Study
To be very blunt, very few of the people who have written about this study so far, are as affected by this study than I am. I'm the closest to the demographic -- being Type 2. ...
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David Lazarus on living with diabetes
He was diagnosed with diabetes in November 2007. The title of the interview is 'Living with (and paying for) diabetes'. When he was asked about what he's learned about the costs of living with this chronic disease, he answered ...
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DC Conversation Thursday, February 21
Our purpose - To share our stories, thoughts, questions, concerns, victories, and problems regarding the challenge of living with diabetes. Our goal - To learn together and to support one another.
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Grand Rounds Vol. 3, No. 28
Rachel from Tales of my thirties, has a humorous job description of herself as a person living with diabetes. Six Until Me engages in her endless battle with the insurance company , fighting for her right to her diabetic supplies. ...
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Tips for Diabetics - Thursday Thirteen #22
Tell your dentist you have diabetes. Get your eyes checked regularly and be sure your eye doctor knows you have diabetes. Take your medications, if any, regularly without skipping doses. I’m pretty darn good about this one, tyvm. ...
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Do I know you?
Yesterday I received a phone call from someone I didn’t recognize asking for Jack. I told the guy on the phone he wasn’t here but I could take a message. He gave me his name then asked how I was doing. I told him I was fine. ...
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Web-based cognitive behavioural therapy (W-CBT) for diabetes ...
The intervention consists of an 8-week, moderated self-help course that is tailored to the needs of persons living with diabetes and is offered on an individual basis. Participants receive feedback on their homework assignments by ...
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I’d like to post but…
This was me Sunday night and most of yesterday. I’d love to post an update that doesn’t include green smilies but since I have to update Wordpress for yet another security issue, I’ll be doing that instead. ...
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Today is a bit better
So far. Blood sugar was still in the 150s. Dex is still off but my attitude is better and my vision seems better. Oh and I have my pump set to the right basal today. I am looking forward to...
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Living with Diabetes: Sweeteners 101
Many people with diabetes wonder if their diet plans can include artificial sweeteners. The good news is that in a healthy, balanced diet there is room for foods that are made with artificial sweeteners, although it's best to use these ...
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Randomly random bullets
I seriously considered living my dream of getting into real estate flipping right then and there just so I could buy their house and make them move out faster. They are gone now but the house is still up for sale. ...
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In The News: A Diabetes Dilemma?
The average participant was 62 years old, had been living with diabetes for approximately 10 years, and also had other conditions, like high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Patients were randomly assigned one of three treatments ...
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Living A Full Life With Diabetes
People take to living with diabetes in different ways. Teenagers have an extremely hard time living successfully with diabetes. They have to find the time to do the constant blood tests, changes in diets and exercising along with all ...
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Cheating Destiny : Living with Diabetes, America’s Biggest ...
[amazon] [MBLN] [http://www.cheatingdestiny.com/] I found this book because I saw James Hirsh interviewed on Jeanne Blake’s show. He was pretty interesting so I thought I’d read the book. It’s quite good. He was diagnosed with Type 1 at ...
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New One Touch Ultra and The Maids
Came home to two good things -- an new One Touch Ultra -- just went the old one started working again, and a clean house. It really does relieve a lot of stress and does free me up to...
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Living past 90? Luck, Health or Genes?
According to the study of Brigham and Women’s Hospital the guarantee of living past 90 is abstaining from smoking, weight management, blood pressure control, regular exercise and avoiding diabetes. Studies of twins have found that about ...
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Trying to rein in a run away fasting sugar
I feel frustrated, but am trying to be patient. Just another week and I will be back home. Then I can restart a life with better control and hopefully bring the numbers down again. "Don't just take it. Fight your Type2 diabetes." ...
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Our dentists love us - thursday thirteen #21
Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! It all started in November when our family dentist notified Jack that we were all overdue for our checkups and stuff:. December 3rd: Melissa had her checkup/cleaning appointment ...
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Didn't go to agility
I hate cold, and I am really glad I didn't go. It's still under 40 degrees and almost 10:00. While I've got good clothing for cold conditions, neither the dogs and I are happy with the temperature -- okay,...
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One Touch Ultra went bad
The screen for my One Touch Ultra failed -- I can't read the numbers. Called the Lifescan toll free number and they said they would send a replacement on Monday. I'm sure that the Dexcom will still work with it,...
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Dog agility day
First dog agility day in about two months. Blood sugar was the best it's been in a while once i remembered to set my basal to agilty. However, it was cold and dear Maggie didn't feel like doing...
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Very good book: Cheating Destiny/ Living with Diabetes
"Hirsch has an insider's candor speaking about life with diabetes, the sensitivity of the parent of a child with a chronic illness, and skill of a good journalist reporting on the medical, social, economic, and scientific details of ...
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Living With Diabetes
I have been living with diabetes now for over forty years. Sometimes it is hard. But most of the time not too bad. I don't always eat like I should because I simply like to eat. That makes it hard to always eat what you should and the ...
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Living With Diabetes Posted By : Herschel Lawhorn
I have been living with diabetes now for over forty years Sometimes it is hard.
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Nothing better than exercise
There has been a flurry of posts and news going around about the stopping of the diabetes study. Made me start thinking about all this research. I know there is value in doing it, but sometimes folks are not looking at the basic ...
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Blogging while being photographed
It's all Amy's fault you know (Diabetes Mine). She sicced a reporter on me back before World Diabetes day. However, they decided to focus on children and didn't use the interview. The bad news, is that this isn't the first time I've ...
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Living with Diabetes Take Discipline
When learning to live with diabetes the very first thing to do is to acquire all the knowledge you can regarding the disease. Equipped with this knowledge, it is then possible to refocus your life and daily activities to see to it that ...
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Living with Diabetes: Sweeteners 101
Artificial Sweeteners & Diabetes Written by Sejal Dave, MS, RD/LD, CDE Published in January 2008 (HealthCastle.com) What’s the difference between all the artificial sweeteners in the grocery store? Is one better than the other? ...
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More on Bad Sensor
Well, I checked with Dexcom and I did put the sensor in on Saturday morning, so they do feel I got good life out of it. I am, however, glad to be rid of that box. I am not sure, but I think every one but that one ended early. ...
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A Diabetic Centenarian?
One of the toughest parts of living with diabetes for me are the intangibles--I feel fine now, but that doesn't mean that my internal organs or my eyes aren't feeling the strain of high blood sugars and extended periods of time living ...
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Control, Or Lack there Of
One of my many directions at getting my life and my blood sugar back under control is to post to the blog more. I'm still having lots of problems with control. I know that I am not exercising as...
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No TT13 today…
First, I need to apologize for not replying to emails or comments this week. I’m still sick and busy as all heck this week. Work, kids, house… you know the drill. I’ve barely had time to breathe let alone blog. ...
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Sensor Failed!
It's day six and I just had another sensor fail. I'm going to restart it, but I don't hold out much hope for it. And this one was one of the replacement sensors!...
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Get Social Networked with other Diabetics
It is like Facebook but for folks affected by Diabetes. I have got myself an Id and started exploring the site. It looks interesting and can serve a great need. So come on over and join the network. Find me, I love to have other ...
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Zyrtec goes OTC
In a way, I 'm glad I just got a bottle, because I don't have to make a decision yet. However, I did get charged $62.50. My problem with the previous OTC allergy medications, is that you either could't get...
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Healthy Living with Diabetes
Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted By: Yiannis Post Time: 02-03-2008 at 06:06 PM.
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Living With Diabetes
6 Foods That Help You Lose Weight FastA key to your overall health is to eat the kind of foods that will help you lose weight. And changing your eating habits to include whole, natural foods that are rich in fiber and low in calories is ...
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