Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Expert_badge Amylia Grace

Amylia Grace

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internationally published poet, writer, research assistant, diabetes advocate and educator. Dx'd with T1DM in '89.

An Open Letter from Dr. Denise Faustman

Note:  I'm a big fan of Dr. Faustman's work to help Type 1 diabetics like myself who have had the disease for many years. As an often overlooked demographic, those of us living with Type 1 diabetes should not be forgotten when it comes to research and a cure!   Though it is the faces of children with diabetes that bring in the big... Read moreChevron
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Amylia Grace

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internationally published poet, writer, research assistant, diabetes advocate and educator. Dx'd with T1DM in '89.

Holidays + Mental Stress + Diabetes = High Bloodsugars + Even Higher Stress: Solving the Equation

The holidays often foster high stress levels in people. As joyous as the holidays can be, they can also be really stressful at times. High bloodsugars often show up more prominently during the holidays. While changes in diet is one factor,  it's not the only one.   "There is a myth out there that it's all about food as to why the blood... Read moreChevron
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Gretchen Becker

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Author, Humorist, wildlyfluctuating.blogspot.com

Estrogen and Weight Gain

Did you put on weight after menopause without any change in your lifestyle?   Did people tell you that you were probably eating more and exercising less without realizing it?   Did you think maybe you were going nuts?   Well, now a study has shown that this weight gain may not be your fault.   "When women approach menopause,... Read moreChevron
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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

Investigating Symlin and Insulin Co-Formula

About two weeks ago, someone from my yahoo list of d-friends sent me an article about a mix of symlin and insulin and blood sugar control.  I read thru it and basically sent back a comment that said “Yes, I was familiar with symlin, it’s used to control post prandial(after meal) highs” and a link to a discussion about... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Fran Cogen

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Director, Child/Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children's Nat'l

Another Type 1 Diabetes Trial (Diamyd) Fails to Meet Expectations

It seems that the business websites are often the first to report the financial impact when pharmaceutical trials succeed or fail. Indeed, Ann Bartlett, once again has alerted me to the latest failure in the attempt to cure type 1 diabetes. The Diamyd trial fails to meet its primary efficacy endpoint. Unfortunately, the Diamyd trial has now joined... Read moreChevron

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