One concept most of us with diabetes are familiar with is the idea that we're not all alike. A drug or a diet that works well for me might not work as well for you.
We call this "YMMV," for "Your mileage may vary." (See Gretchen's previous post on the topic for more information)
Most doctors are aware of this phenomenon, and they'll often try a... Read more
Most of us who have had diabetes for at least a few years are likely to be familiar with the main types of diabetes: type 1, which is autoimmune, and type 2, which involves insulin resistance.
We may also be aware of some minor types like LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes of adults), a slower-onset form of autoimmune diabetes that... Read more
"Diet and exercise are the still the best approaches for weight reduction in the general population," said Joslin Diabetes Center obesity researcher Yu-Hua Tseng recently.
Ho hum. How many times have we heard that. Same old, same old.
But wait! There's more!
"However, for people who are genetically predisposed to... Read more
[Humor]
The certified diabetes educator (CDE) told me I should come up with a more structured exercise program, so I went home and did some thinking.
Then I read a fascinating statistic. During their approximately 120-day lifespan, our red blood cells travel approximately 300 miles.
Three hundred miles, eh. Why,... Read more
Almost every day, it seems, there's a story saying that either (1) Factor X is associated with increased diabetes risks or (2) people with diabetes are at increased risk of Condition Y.
Today's Risk Factor of the Day is arsenic. A study found that people with diabetes have higher levels of arsenic in their urine than nondiabetics... Read more
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