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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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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)|
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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1
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Eating Well With Diabetes: What's in Ann's and David's Refrigerators?

Sometimes, I hate food. I hate food when I've had dinner and have a low blood sugar and have to eat more. I hate eating in the middle of the night to correct for a low blood sugar and have to brush my teeth, again, before I climb back in bed. I want to eat what I want to eat without having to glance at the plate and carb count. In my body, eating... Read moreChevron
posted 12/14/2011, comments (4)|
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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)|
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Type 1, Health & Chronic Illness Life Coach, personal trainer
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#JDRF Research Summit -- LIVE BLOGGING UPDATE!

I'm Ginger Vieira, Type 1 diabetic, celiac disease, record-setting powerlifter and health coach/advocate from www.Living-in-Progress.com.   I'm here at the JDRF Research Summit of 2011 in Bethesda, MD. I'll be blogging live throughout the day as some of the world's leading experts in diabetes research. These are notes and excerpts from... Read moreChevron
posted 01/29/2011, comments (0)|
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Type 1 since 2000
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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
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