Monday, June 04, 2012

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Kelly Kunik

Kelly Kunik, Health Guide

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Diabetes Advocate&Patient Blogger, & Diazon

Children and Diabetes: Remembering Cynthia

Hey Guys: We've all felt the loss of Cynthia Kahn this week and our hearts go out to her family during this difficult time. It's a horrible thing to lose a family member to diabetes  - you never get over it. Cynthia's family has set up The Cynthia Kahn Memorial Scholarship Fund, benefiting children with diabetes who'd like to... Read moreChevron
Beth McNamara

Beth McNamara, Health Guide

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Son living with Type 1 diabetes

Advancements in Diabetes Research: We've Come A Long Way

My family and I just finished participating in local JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes. As I walked, wearing our team's orange shirt that said: "Insulin Is Not A Cure," I realized yet again that I am not an unusual participating parent: I want nothing more than a cure for my Type 1 son.   Type 1 Diabetes is one of the neediest of all chronic... Read moreChevron
Dr. Fran Cogen

Dr. Fran Cogen, Health Pro

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

Diabetes and Blood Glucose Levels: The Ups and Downs of Mood and Performance

I appreciate that families communicate topics that are of particular interest at a point in time. Recently, a parent asked me to discuss the relationship between mood and performance on blood glucose levels. Anecdotally, all families can note that blood glucose levels often become the focus of daily conversation and worry. Avoidance of future... Read moreChevron
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Ann Bartlett

Ann Bartlett, Health Guide

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

FDA Takes a Closer Look at Insulin Pumps

This past week, the Wall Street Journal reported that the FDA is investigating the stability of pumps for diabetes management. The concern arises from the possibility of misuse by the patient and less likely a pump defect. Within a five year period, there have been 18 recalls and 17,000 reports of health problems. The FDA is not focused on one... Read moreChevron
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Hard Customer

Hi There I am new to this part of health Central, and I guess I'm a hard customer I was diagnose with diabetes type 2 back in 2007 when I had my heart atttack, now here is my problem I am suppose to take glucofage 500mg x 2 a day but...I dont, really hardly ever I take my blood sugar level 3 times a day and I'm within the limits so...the heck... Read moreChevron