Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Expert_badge Dr. Fran Cogen

Dr. Fran Cogen

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Director, Child/Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children's Nat'l

Metformin Therapy: Versatility in Action

Metformin (generic) or Glucophage (brand) has become a very popular therapeutic agent in multiple medical conditions. According to David McCulloch (UpToDate 19.3- January, 2012) two classes of oral hypoglycemic medications directly improve insulin action: biguanides (metformin) and thiazolodinediones. Metformin is widely considered to be the first... Read moreChevron
posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Amylia Grace

Amylia Grace

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internationally published poet, writer, research assistant, diabetes advocate and educator. Dx'd with T1DM in '89.

5 Things I Know for Sure

1. Diabetes is not for the meek. It takes and it demands. It offers no reprieve. I'm still learning to be okay with that. And with the reality that for me, it's here to stay. Because life is still big and bountiful and beautiful. And fleeting. And I am here to live it. Out loud. And without apology. And I've got a lot more livin' to... Read moreChevron
posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Dorian Martin

Signs of a Heart Attack in Older Women - and How to Avoid One

Heaven forbid that any readers of this site experience a heart attack. Unfortunately, though, women’s chances of having a heart attack increase as they go through menopause. And as I mentioned in my last sharepost, cardiovascular disease is nothing to sneeze at. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic reports that heart disease is the top killer of... Read moreChevron
posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|
SerenityChic29

Do you carry your pills with you through out the day?

I have Chronic pain and take medications through out the day. Sometimes, I will put my afternoon pills in a little pill box and put it in my purse instead of carrying all of my bottles. My purse would be packed:)    Anyway, I read a post about people who use the 7 day-4 slot (morning, noon, evening and bedtime) pill... Read moreChevron
posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Dorian Martin

A Blind Culinary Date with Kohlrabi, Mizuna and Bok Choy May Lead to Love

Ever gone on a blind date and fallen instantly in love? What if you find yourself in a new relationship with strange and wonderful vegetables that you never thought you’d experience? I did! As I mentioned in my last sharepost, Dad and I have been participating in a community-supported agriculture program and receive a weekly delivery that... Read moreChevron
posted 02/08/2012, comments (0)|

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