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Yes or No: cured in your lifetime?
Started by Stuart in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by Abby D 1 hour ago. 667 Replies 5 Likes
Simple word (unless someone can show me how to do a poll here) (:::ZYes or No... do you BELIEVE there will be a cure within your lifetime?!!? I'll start.NOToo much money in keeping us diabetics... maintianing us....StuartContinue
New to T1 at age 20... I am alone and scared!!!
Started by Andrea in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by qnsgrl 3 hours ago. 29 Replies 0 Likes
I was diagnosed a little over a month ago and it has been the scariest month of my life. It has been a little hard getting used to taking insulin, but I'm working on it. I live alone and so I am very nervous of going low so I'm stupidly obsessed…Continue
Tags: alone, scared, Hypoglycemia, 1, Diagnosed
Dr Bernstein on Insulin Pump Therapy
Started by Annabella in Type 1 Diabetes Forum. Last reply by Siri 3 hours ago. 57 Replies 0 Likes
Diabetes Health online magazine has an Interview with Dr Bernstein about his views on Insulin Pump Therapy. I couldn't believe what he said, basically that all those he interviewed had worse A1C results on the pump than off it. Mainly due to scar…Continue
Word Association Game
Started by dino in Community Games, Other Topics. Last reply by Pastelpainter 4 hours ago. 20712 Replies 14 Likes
Very simple, just post ONE WORD that is somehow associated with the previous word. Easy right?(Diabetes related words welcome but not necessary!!)OK...first word: sugarContinue
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Could Strains Raise Diabetes
Posted by blueyes on May 24, 2013 at 8:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I Just read this, and if you are taking something for cholesterol please read for you FYI
http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/diabetes/could-statins-raise-diabetes-risk
My Battle with Basals: Day 3 - How NOT to do a Basal Test!
Posted by Justyna on May 24, 2013 at 7:11am 5 Comments 0 Likes
After failing to do my 4pm-midnight basal test the previous day due to all the craziness that ensued (and my high sugar reading at the start of the test) I decided to go all the way and fast for almost 24 hours to get my 8am-midnight readings in one shot. I was determined!
The night before, having no need to fast I made sure to stuff my face in preparation for the day-long fasting torture the next day. I even set my alarm for 3am in case my sugar needed adjustment, as I needed it to…
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Posted by Stress on May 24, 2013 at 5:53am 2 Comments 1 Like
A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine has revealed a potential benefit from the use of cannabis. The article, entitled “The Impact of Marijuana Use on Glucose, Insulin, and Insulin Resistance among U.S. Adults,” investigated the blood sugar-related effects of cannabis use among participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2005 to 2010.
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Scout Law
Posted by rick phillips on May 24, 2013 at 5:34am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The boy scout law
Yesterday the Boys Scouts of America voted to formerly allow bi and homosexual scouts to participate in the organization. This action, which I support, set off new reports and elation as well as disgust and outrage. The thing is now that the vote has occurred and policy will be implemented we now must find ways to heal the organization. I feel that both sides raised valid and valuable points. I just feel…
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Together, We Can Get Diabetes Co-Stars to 10,000 Views!
Above is a photo of Diabetes Hands Foundation’s own Manny Hernandez with the stars of the Diabetes Co-Stars Video, “Strength in Numbers.” In case you haven’t heard the news yet, there is a new video making it’s way through the …Continue Reading
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