Monday, February 13, 2012

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Expert_badge Dr. Bill Quick

Dr. Bill Quick

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Physician who is living with diabetes.

Planning a Pregnancy with Diabetes (continued)

A recent newspaper story from the UK reported that a British study has concluded that the risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes. The authors of the study found that "the rate of non-chromosomal major congenital anomaly in women with diabetes was 71.6 per 1,000 pregnancies..., a relative risk of 3.8... Read moreChevron
posted 02/13/2012, comments (0)|
babygirl27

Am I selfish

So I have a question and i'm not sure what to do. Please help me. Back in August of 2011 I miscarried my baby, now my husband has said that he dosen't want to have another baby. I have respected his wish and I have gone on birth control. However I still want a baby, and right now it seems like everyone around me is getting pregnant, and... Read moreChevron
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David Mendosa

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Medical Journalist Living with Diabetes and Author of Fitness and Photography for Fun, www.mendosa.com/fitnessblog

Natto is a Low-Carb Food

When I decided in 2007 that it was healthy and safe to eat nothing but low-carb meals, I wasn’t sure if I could do it for a long time. I wondered if my diet would have enough variety to remain interesting.After all, I had stopped eating more than half the products that all our supermarkets sell. No more bread, bagels, croissants, pasta,... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Fran Cogen

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

Metformin Therapy: Versatility in Action

Metformin (generic) or Glucophage (brand) has become a very popular therapeutic agent in multiple medical conditions. According to David McCulloch (UpToDate 19.3- January, 2012) two classes of oral hypoglycemic medications directly improve insulin action: biguanides (metformin) and thiazolodinediones. Metformin is widely considered to be the first... Read moreChevron
posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|
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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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