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Beth McNamara

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posted 09/23/2009, comments (2)

Deciding To Pump Insulin: The Emotional Tug of War

'To pump or not?' ... it is a question fraught with possibilities, complexities and drawbacks. My son is scheduled to start a saline trial for a pump this Friday. Since nearly day one of his diagnosis, we've been asked whether or not he is on, or considering going on, the pump. As a mother of a son with Type 1, the pump question has caused very... Read more Chevron

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Kelsey Bonilla

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posted 09/17/2009, comment (1)

The Power of Basal Insulin

I don't know if this is a common opinion, but I am truly impressed by the power of basal insulin. Even though, for me, the hourly rate of basal insulin is pretty low (between .40 and .70 units per hour) the adjustment of this rate can have a dramatic impact on my blood sugar control. Several weeks ago I started tweaking my... Read more Chevron

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Beth McNamara

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posted 09/10/2009, comments (0)

The Art of Blood Glucose Testing While Swimming

The one sport I love to do is swim. I've been swimming for the last three plus decades, and still look forward to getting into the pool several times a week. At the urging of a dear friend, I broke out of the pool-mode and tried my first open water event this past May. Much to my surprise, I really liked it. But my open water adventure did... Read more Chevron

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Ann Bartlett

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posted 09/09/2009, comments (4)

Can Skin Cells Equal Embryonic Stem Cells and Create a Cure?

Last week, I went on vacation for an entire week to visit the newest member of my family, Aidan Lee Cook, my step grand son. His life is all about potential and the opportunities in front of him. I learned who Aidan is, I watched him figure things out, taking his first toy in his hand and taking tastes of food from his parents'... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Fran Cogen

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posted 09/08/2009, comments (13)

Diabetes and Insurance Concerns

Over the last few weeks, many blogs have focused on healthcare policy and insurance concerns. Appropriate care for chronic illnesses depends on the ability to obtain medical consultation, supplies, and medications. Indeed, "going bare" with an illness such as diabetes is a prescription for potential bankruptcy. A piece on National... Read more Chevron

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