Health Expert Ann Bartlett shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/9993/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/9993/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/9993/index http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/148151/ann-refrigerators Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:53:00 -0500 Ann Bartlett 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 and diabetes are in a constant fight! In my teens, I got into a binge/purge relationship with food.... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/148151/ann-refrigerators http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/146984/inspiration Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:34:00 -0500 Ann Bartlett I have always admired people who have the desire and ability to change the circumstances for the greater good by seeing an unmet need and creating the answer.    My mom was a big believer in taking your angst and throwing into action. She never let me feel defeated by diabetes and often would turn things around into teachable moments. Most of us need an outlet in moments of uncertainty and despair.  With diabetes, kids need... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/146984/inspiration http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/146553/learning-diabetes Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:42:00 -0500 Ann Bartlett What do I know about health?  TONS!  For me, learning about health started when I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 5.  I had to learn what I could and could not eat, I learned to love fruits and veggies over processed snacks.  My primary education was based on holistic principles and the school owned a biodynamic farm across the street, where I learned about taking care of dairy cows, sheep and goats.  In the 4th... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/146553/learning-diabetes http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/146248/november-diabetes Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:29:00 -0400 Ann Bartlett A few years ago, IDF, International Diabetes Federation, started World Diabetes Day on November 14th, and a recognized day by the UN.  The significance of November 14th was that is was the birthday of Frederick Banting, the key scientist who discovered insulin and helped to reproduce it for those of us afflicted with diabetes.  With his action, people with type 1 diabetes no longer lived with a death sentence. To help develop public... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/146248/november-diabetes http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/145423/online-community Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:39:31 -0400 Ann Bartlett Diabetes is a condition that requires time, money and commitment to succeed.  The number of people living with diabetes in the U.S is 25.8 million with 3-5 million type1, that leaves the majority with type2. Add to that 42.9 Million Americans living in poverty and it's not hard to see that many people who have diabetes likely live in the middle to lower income bracket.    As a result, the last 5-6 years has exploded with many... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/145423/online-community http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/145357/solostar-shortage Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:25:58 -0400 Ann Bartlett   Full disclosure, I am under a consulting agreement with Sanofi US.  All opinions are my own.   On September 29th, Apidra announced that due to a manufacturing issue, there is an expected shortage of the Apidra Solostar pen. As part of an ongoing effort to resolve the shortage of Apidra and provide assistance to those who use Apidra insulin in the pen format, Sanofi Pharmaceuticals has set up an offer to... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/145357/solostar-shortage http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/144850/shortage-insulin Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:53:47 -0400 Ann Bartlett Today Sanofi announced a temporary shortage of Apidra, rapid acting insulin, in the Solostar pen format.  The shortage is due to technical problem experienced in Frankfort Germany. While it is temporary, it is concerning to all of us who use Solostar pens, and worthy of taking action! I just ordered a new supply, in the hopes of getting myself through the shortage.   Supplies expect to replenish by early 2012.  In the meantime... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/144850/shortage-insulin http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/144658/epatient-rights Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:11:36 -0400 Ann Bartlett If you could change just one thing about life with a chronic condition, what might that be? Perhaps, it would be better relationships with doctors, better access to your medical information, better access to the conversation going on in the healthcare industry? The third biggest pursuit online is health information! Patients are online, in chartrooms, tweeting, facebooking and sharing our experiences with one another and empowering other... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/144658/epatient-rights http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/143557/fashionable-shoe Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:30:50 -0400 Ann Bartlett Most of us know that foot health is very important in diabetes care! David Mendosa  has written about the seriousness of foot ulcers and Joan has written about caring for your tender tootsies.  Last week, Diabetesmine addressed the issue of myth vs reality.    I spent some time talking with a friend, who is also a podiatrist; about what she thought was the right answer for caring for diabetic... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/143557/fashionable-shoe http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/143252/preparedness Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:24:00 -0400 Ann Bartlett When weather strikes, I'm always a bit nervous!  Do I have enough food and batteries?  And pet supplies for my fearless dogs, who lie in the bathroom during crisis, and enough gas in the car. I give my diabetes supplies a glance and then march off to the appropriate stores, inevitably forgetting something!   With hurricane Irene moving up toward our eastern coastline, it's a good time to review the appropriate... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/9993/143252/preparedness