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Dr. Garren Woodby

posted 09/01/2008, comments (0)

Kidney Disease -or- Can you help me bless my wife?

Kidney Disease -or- Can you help me bless my wife?By Garren Woodby Diabetes causes over 40% of the kidney failure cases in the U.S. High Blood Pressure (which is often seen in people with diabetes) leads to an additional 25-30%. Of the 100,000 new cases of kidney disease diagnosed each year these two problems account for over 70%. Does... Read more Chevron

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Meg, the Noob

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posted 08/27/2008, comments (0)

Grahamstown Support Group

Next term, the Rhodes University Counselling Centre will be starting a diabetic support group. The group will run on Wednesdays, from 16:00 to 17:00, at the Counselling Centre. Although initially run by Rhodes, the group will be open to everyone. If you would like to be part of it, contact Delvene at the Counselling Centre with... Read more Chevron

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my husband was diagnosed with type II diabetes on Friday, June 27

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

He's learning

My husband is a three-week old diabetic, and he has come a long way. Previous to his diagnosis, he was a guy who enjoyed what food or drink he wanted, when he wanted. Now, that sounds like he's super gluttonous, but actually he doesn't often over do it. He just really enjoys his soft drinks and juices. He's not even a really big dessert person. He... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/29/2008, comments (5)

New diagnosis, would like to connect with you!

My husband was recently diagnosed with type II - Friday, June 27. We've shed a few tears together, but we are committed to working together to make the adjustments that will allow to continue a happy and healthy life. I'm happy to have found this online community. I am hoping that we can connect with some other people, who are young in particular... Read more Chevron

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Ann Bartlett

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posted 06/25/2008, comments (0)

The Travel Bug

Recently, I received an email from a mother who had been alerted to an awful story about a high school teenager who had gone to Japan for a organized trip with a company called People to People. (Read the story here) The story is frightening and I can see how many parents will pull the plug on planned trips for many... Read more Chevron

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