Monday, February 13, 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.

5 Things I Know for Sure

1. Diabetes is not for the meek. It takes and it demands. It offers no reprieve. I'm still learning to be okay with that. And with the reality that for me, it's here to stay. Because life is still big and bountiful and beautiful. And fleeting. And I am here to live it. Out loud. And without apology. And I've got a lot more livin' to... Read moreChevron
posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|
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Dr. Bill Quick

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Physician who is living with diabetes.

Hypoglycemia May Occur With Prozac

I recently spoke with a friend with diabetes who had just started Prozac. He was amazed to find he was having repeated hypoglycemia within days after starting the drug, and had to cut back on his insulin doses. He obviously wondered if it were somehow due to Prozac.   Prozac has been a wonder drug for the treatment of depression, but it has... Read moreChevron
posted 10/09/2011, comments (0)|
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Dr. Bill Quick

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Physician who is living with diabetes.

Hypoglycemia and Driving

It seems that almost every week has a theme, and this week, October 3-7, is Drive Safely Work Week. Sounds like a good time to remind those of us with diabetes who drive cars and other vehicles about some hints for preventing and treating hypoglycemia when our attention is focused on getting somewhere safe and sound. Sadly, there are too many... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Ann Bartlett

Ann Bartlett

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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
posted 05/19/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge David Mendosa

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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