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AllieB2

Diabetes consumer advocateand blogger on "AlliesVoice.com"

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posted 12/01/2008, comment (1)

Featured Blogger on Controlling Your Future as a Person with Diabetes

The rumor has been that diabetes is all about controlling blood sugar. But what if this is where the information was only half right? What if there is something else to avoiding complications of diabetes? There is! Aging is caused by cells being damaged gradually as we get older. However with diabetes (deficient glucose metabolism) the... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1 for 10 years. Personal Trainer, Yoga Instruc., Powerlifter

Our Expert | College

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posted 11/02/2008, comments (3)

ASK GINGER -- Managing your prescriptions

Ginger, I'm starting college this winter, second semester, and I'm gonna have to keep track of all my own prescriptions because I'll be pretty far from my hometown. I'm nervous about running out of supplies or getting them refilled on time. How am I supposed to keep track of everything, insulin, test strips, syringes,... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Fran Cogen

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

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posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

Transitioning to Adult Endocrinology

My last blog discussed transitioning to college with the exciting changes in routine, independence, and lifestyle. The summer also is a particularly difficult time for those transitioning from college to the "real" world. Many young adults choose to further their education by attending graduate school, while others start their first paying job... Read more Chevron

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Svati

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Type 1 since 2000

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posted 01/02/2008, comments (3)

Ready to Drive

As the date when I am eligible to get my drivers' license approaches, I am stunned when a friend's mother tells my mother that if you have diabetes, there is a lengthy process to go through first, so the MVA can judge how healthy you are. They look over lots of forms and then decide whether or not your diabetes is in good control and... Read more Chevron

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