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Dr. Fran Cogen

Dr. Fran Cogen, Health Pro

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

Type 2 Diabetes and Artificially Sweetened Soft Drinks: Is There a Link?

One of the biggest problems in caring for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is diet. Clearly, diet is a significant component in the management of all forms of diabetes and the relationship among medication (oral or insulin), exercise, and diet help determine the success of blood glucose control. One also must consider the intersection of... Read moreChevron
posted 05/17/2013, comments (0)|
Ann Bartlett

Ann Bartlett, Health Guide

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology: Why You Need One and Where You Can Find One

In the US, almost two million people will hear “you have diabetes,” this year.  A vast majority will hear it from their primary care physician, but a few with more complicated cases of diabetes, or in most cases of type 1 diabetes, will be referred to an endocrinologist and certified diabetes educator.   The first time I went... Read moreChevron
posted 05/02/2013, comments (0)|
Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira, Health Guide

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Wellness & Diabetes Coach, Author, Certified Personal Trainer...living with Type 1 diabetes and Celiac!

Health App Review: Ab Workout

Tired of the same ol' boring crunches that only work one part of your core? Ginger Vieira reviews the free Ab Workout app that gives you 10 exercises you can do right in your own living room, without any equipment.
posted 04/03/2013, comments (0)|
Anna

Pump Therapy for Athletes with Diabetes

For any person with diabetes, deciding to go on a pump is a big decision that involves a careful analysis of the pros and cons of both pump and injection therapy.  Many endocrinologists encourage diabetics of nearly every age to consider a pump for optimized glucose control and increased flexibility.  However, it is important for each... Read moreChevron
posted 09/14/2011, comments (0)|
Svati

Svati, Health Guide

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Type 1 since 2000

Meet Phil Southerland from Team Type 1

Meet Phil Southerland – the founder of Team Type 1   If you haven’t heard of “Team Type 1,” the group of elite cyclists with Type 1 diabetes, you probably don’t know who Phil Southerland is, either. But you need to know about this guy; he has been living, and thriving, with diabetes for over 25 years, and is... Read moreChevron
posted 08/16/2010, comments (0)|

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