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Thursday, November, 20, 2008
Diabetes Awareness MonthAre You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?

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High blood sugar and stress

I feel like I've had high blood sugar for days, maybe even a week and it's starting to get depressing. I'm not sure if my period is on the way, or if I'm getting sick, or if I am stressed out over my son who is having major anxiety issues. High blood sugar is the one part of having diabetes that really gets me down. It makes me... Read moreChevron

The Face of Diabetes

James S. Hirsch has written an article published in the December issue of Diabetes Health called, "Insulin: How To Restore A Tarnished Miracle". He talks about how when insulin was first discovered, it was considered a miracle cure. But now, Mr. Hirsh, author of, Cheating destiny, Living with Diabetes says that insulin is underused by... Read moreChevron

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Continuous glucose monitoring in pregnancy

A new study done by Reuters health in the UK compares blood sugar levels of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and pregnant women with type 2. The first study done with continuous glucose monitoring on pregnant women and diabetes shows that women with type 1 have a harder time maintaining steady blood sugar levels throughout their... Read moreChevron

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Role Models

Lillian wore her graying hair short, neat, cut above her neck, her white uniform always looked ironed and she wore the shoes to match. Lillian was the head nurse at my school. I wanted to untie her laces, ruffle her skirt, or open the infirmary window on a breezy day and watch her hair come undone. She told me I was using my diabetes as a crutch... Read moreChevron

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