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Beth McNamara

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Son living with Type 1 diabetes

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (0)

The Ups and Downs (Literally) of Taking a Vacation With a Type 1

Our family just got back from our first big vacation since my thirteen-year-old son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last New Year's Eve. Although our trip went fairly smoothly, it did not go without a hitch, causing me to appreciate even more how being prepared is a must when you travel with a diabetic child, and that hang-ups can occur when... Read more Chevron

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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

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (14)

The Glucocard 01-Mini Meter

My new blood glucose meter is perfect for travelling or hiking. It's small, fast, has a small sample size, and features pre- and post-meal flags. It's easy to read and has auto coding of test strips. I can even personalize it with a choice of face plates. At the recent convention of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists in Houston... 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 06/30/2009, comments (2)

High and Low Blood Sugars: How Do They Affect Cognitive Performance?

David Mendosa recently posted a blog about "glycemic variability." Most people have come to expect that their diabetes control is primarily evaluated by the hb A1C level. Indeed, the hb A1c is correlated with a three-month estimated average glucose level, which is very helpful to know in terms of the effectiveness in medical (insulin or oral... Read more Chevron

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Gretchen Becker

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Author, Humorist, wildlyfluctuating.blogspot.com

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posted 06/30/2009, comments (2)

Type 2 and Body Build

I spend a good deal of time trying to stay informed about diabetes research as well as catching up on the basic science that has been discovered since I was in school. Sometimes it seems like an impossible task. New research and news stories come in faster than I can read and file them. New findings contradict former "facts," so that... 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 06/29/2009, comments (5)

Using a Guide Dog for Diabetes Control

Dogs have always been a big part of my life! My entire life I have been exposed to the love and protection that they offer to a companion they trust. Growing up, I rode horses and our barn was full of dogs, cats and other creatures. We had personal dogs that came to work with us and we also had a hound house that kept our fox hunting hounds... Read more Chevron

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