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Meg, the Noob

posted 05/06/2008, comment (1)

Diagnosis

About a month ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1. I am 29 years old. I have always had sinus difficulties, and these had intensified when I moved to an inland town. After struggling for over a year, my doctor finally decided to give me a high dose of cortisone (prednisone to be exact) for a week. He had previously tested me... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (0)

Type 1 and Athletes: Broncos QB Jay Cutler Diagnosed

When Denver Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler announced that he had been diagnosed two weeks ago with type 1 diabetes, he created another "teachable moment" for the public who don't understand diabetes very well. Three things to know about athletes and type 1 diabetes 1. Not all people with type 1 diabetes are diagnosed as kids.... Read more Chevron

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David Mendosa

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posted 05/04/2008, comments (9)

King Corn

Our national obesity epidemic didn't just happen. The people who study the statistics agree with Dr. David Ludwig of Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School that before the early 1970s, the prevalence of obesity was relatively constant in the United States. As he told the 63rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Bill Quick

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posted 05/04/2008, comment (1)

Time for a pump!

As long-time readers of this blog know, I wrote an essay way back in February, 2007, which I called Time For A Pump?Well, over a year later, I've finally made up my mind to get an insulin pump. It wasn't one specific issue that made the difference, but a combination of factors. Amongst the reasons: (1) again forgetting to give a shot of... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/02/2008, comments (0)

prediabetes, or not?

Hi, i have the following question. About three months ago I had bloodworkd done and my fasting bg was 109. To be sure, the doctor had a second one done, which was 99. Now, two months later, my bg was 96, and my A1c 5.5. This look all normal I assume. However, I had quite some lows, such as a 59 after a Nantucket Juice (1h after), or 69 after... Read more Chevron

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