Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Dr. Bill Quick

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Physician who is living with diabetes.

Diabetes Remission

I received the following e-mail question: "Just had my doctor's appointment and had some great results (excuse my bragging).  I lost 23 pounds, my blood glucose was 101, and my A1C went from 6.5 to 6.3. My blood pressure was 117/74, cholesterol was 119, HDL=47, LDL=52, and triglycerides was 102 (down from 243). Guess this all proves that a... Read moreChevron
posted 07/10/2011, comments (0)|
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David Mendosa

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Medical Journalist Living with Diabetes and Author of Fitness and Photography for Fun, www.mendosa.com/fitnessblog

The New York Times: "Is Sugar Toxic?"

 In 1961 I started to read The New York Times when I went to work in Washington. But its magazine always disappointed me. Until Sunday. This week’s issue focuses on “Health and Wellness 2011.” All four of the magazine’s main articles are essential reading for everyone. The cover story by Gary Taubes, “Is Sugar... Read moreChevron
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David Mendosa

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Medical Journalist Living with Diabetes and Author of Fitness and Photography for Fun, www.mendosa.com/fitnessblog

Diabetes Social Networking

The social network space for people with diabetes lags well behind the Internet's superb ability to provide information. Websites like HealthCentral far exceed the older sources of information that we have -- including our health care teams, our books, and our magazines -- in the quantity and often even the quality of information that we seek... Read moreChevron
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Jackie Smith

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I will conquer my diabesity - starting now!

What to ask an Endocrinologist about Diabetes?

Following a referral by Dr. Z, this week I will be visiting an endocrinologist for the first time. Wait. What? What does an endocrinologist do anyway? For that matter, what is this endocrine system I've heard so little about?The internet is a wonderful thing because in a matter of a few click thrus and minutes of in-depth research I now know this:... Read moreChevron
posted 02/22/2011, comments (0)|
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Ann Bartlett

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

How Do I Find Low Cost Help for Diabetes Care with No Money and No Insurance?

Every month, I spend time combing the Q&A area of the site and I notice many questions looking for help to pay for medication, supplies, or guidance for assistance programs.  With the current state of unemployment and underemployment these questions are important and need we need to have a collective list of resources.  To make this... Read moreChevron
posted 02/17/2011, comments (0)|