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Sunday, October, 12, 2008

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The Many Faces of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Upon perusal of the www.healthcentral.diabeteens.com web site, there appears to be pervasive discussions of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and its various permutations.I wanted to define and discuss the multiple situations leading up to DKA and talk about the mythical condition of "brittle" diabetes.   What is diabetic ketoacidosis? DKA... Read moreChevron

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Diabetes and the Psyche

It has long been known that medical conditions play a role in your emotions (see blog on Diabetes and your Emotions). Generally, most people are able to overcome the ebb and flow of unpleasant emotions and move forward. However, many adults and teens develop more complex feelings related to diabetes that prevent them from functioning well in their... Read moreChevron

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Research and Type 1 Diabetes: Breaking News

As a practicing diabetes clinician caring for children and teens, my job is to keep tight control over your blood sugars and you in the best physical condition to avoid complications...until we find a cure. I try to take a proactive stance so that when we find a cure, my patients are ready! One of my biggest dreams is to actually be able to... Read moreChevron

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Diabetes and Drugs

After past blogs about alcohol and sex in relation to teens and diabetes, we now come to the next element that teens face: drugs.   As far as your healthcare team is concerned, there is absolutely no room for illicit drugs in your lifestyle. You already use drugs for medicinal purposes; why ask for more complications? Illicit (otherwise... Read moreChevron

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