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Dr. Bill Quick

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posted 10/22/2009, comments (4)

Never trust a single lab test

Anytime I'm at a big diabetes meeting where there are lots of exhibitors, there's probably one or more exhibitors who offer free A1C testing. And that was true again this week, at the IDF meeting in Montreal. As usual, I took advantage of the freebie and had my A1C done, at an exhibit sponsored by a company that makes an A1C machine for use in... Read more Chevron

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Ann Bartlett

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

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posted 10/22/2009, comments (3)

A Blood Glucose Meter for the Visually Impaired

For people living with diabetes, complications are a factor to be considered in doing everyday tasks. For someone with diabetic retinopathy, a simple task like reading your blood sugar could be frustrating, thus leading to bigger problem of skipping testing. The need to care for your blood sugar level is the most important factor in... Read more Chevron

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Dave in Md

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (0)

Lessons learned in the first year

I had this idea a while back and am hoping that this might make the learning curve for another newbie just a little faster and a bit less stressful. Things I have learned during my first year as a Type 2 diabetic. I was diagnosed on Aug 18 2008 and in my first year I learned a lot more about the body, nutrition and digestion than I ever thought... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Fran Cogen

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

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (3)

Halloween Tricks and Treats

The leaves are changing color and have begun to populate sidewalks and grassy areas heralding one of the most exciting holidays of the year for both adults and children: HALLOWEEN! I must admit that the Halloween holiday has murky memories for me: trick-or-treating in bizarre costumes (I never had any of the cool ones), and being scared of masks... Read more Chevron

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Kerri Sparling

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (2)

Best Buddy Benefits

Sometimes when I think about my best friend, I marvel at how much diabetes affects her life. She's best buddies with a type 1 diabetic like me, and she's also an ER nurse, dealing with diabetes emergencies as they enter her emergency room. But in addition to those factors, both of her parents have type 2 diabetes, making her closer... Read more Chevron

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