Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Health Guides

Dr. Bill Quick

Dr. Bill Quick, Health Pro

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Physician who is living with diabetes; editor of www.D-is-for-Diabetes.com

Avandia Again?

I’ve written about the diabetes drug Avandia a dozen times already, but once again, this zombie drug has arisen from the near-dead to haunt the world of diabetes. This time it’s the FDA who breathed life into the drug, convening another Advisory Committee (AdCom) meeting earlier this month to review the manufacturer’s latest... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2013, comments (0)|
Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

ACTION ALERT: How You Can Help People with ME/CFS

For many years people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in the U.S. – have suffered from misdiagnosis and poor treatment. Why? There are two primary reasons: The name 'chronic fatigue syndrome' is not taken seriously by most people, including a large number of medical professionals, because... Read moreChevron
posted 06/07/2013, comments (0)|
Kelsey Bonilla

Kelsey Bonilla, Health Guide

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Timing is Everything

I’ve had very similar experiences twice in the last few nights, so hopefully I’ve learned my lesson.  Here’s what happened: on both occasions, I tested my blood right before getting the kids to bed (a bit late now that it’s summer and light out so long!) around 8:30 p.m.  My blood sugar was on the higher end: 198... Read moreChevron
posted 06/06/2013, comments (0)|
Teri Robert

Teri Robert, Health Guide

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Join Us for Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Welcome to Migraine and Headache Awareness Month! June is designated as Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) in the United States, a time to learn, educate others, raise awareness, and reduce stigma. This year's theme is Unmasking the Mystery of Chronic Headache Disorders. Whether your Migraines and / or headaches are chronic or not,... Read moreChevron
posted 06/03/2013, comments (0)|
Gretchen Becker

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

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Author, Humorist, wildlyfluctuating.blogspot.com

Traveling With Diabetes

I just returned from 2 weeks on a goat farm in Provence, France, and during this time, managing my diabetes was not a big problem.   For anyone on a low-carb diet, France is a good choice for a vacation, because the French are not fat-phobic as so many Americans are. If you tell the waitpeople at a restaurant that you’re diabetic and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/30/2013, comments (0)|