The less I feel like doctors want to listen to me.



I have hit a wall in my search for a doctor who will acknowledge that I know just as much if not MORE than he does. This latest doctor is the worst! Not only is he the worst, he loves himself WAY TOO MUCH. He says that he is working with Minimed, consulting with them to change things, but the changes he suggests do NOT coincide with how I manage my diabetes. As a matter of fact, it leaves everything to the doctor…

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Hello there. I am 31 years old, was diagnosed with T2 around late October 2010. I am coming up on my first dia-versary, and it's been one intensely difficult year.



I have been on a pretty strict "do everything right for diabetes" diet and exercise regime. The great news is that after the sixth month appointment, my general 'betes health and weight were highly improved and my family doctor was extremely happy with my numbers and overall progress, and had nothing but glowing… Continue

This morning I read a blog post about a woman whose perspective was shifted when she met a homeless young man who was begging for insulin. She commented on how sad it was to live in a society where a person was not begging for money for drugs or alcohol but having to beg for the life saving liquid that he required to flow through his system…

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I found this website over on Diabetes Daily on one of their threads.

I am so sorry for ignoring all my friends that are wondering just how I am doing. It's been a really long 2 years (about!) and I was sure that most of you were bored with hearing about my amputation and struggle with life thereafter.

I have been in a rehab facility since March 3, 2010. Challenges with facility management regarding personal equipment not allowed, "speeding" in the hallways and confrontations with a fellow resident…

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Last week, the ADA simultaneously with the New England Journal of Medicine announced the results of the STAR 3 trial (Sensor-Augmented Pump Therapy for A1C Reduction).



Bottom line: Using a pump combined with a CGM resulted in significantly better… Continue

Cigna Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare insurers worldwide offering coverage to millions of people, unveiled their…

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I'm posting the link to this excellent website with information about Stem Cells.
http://www.isscr.org/public/index.htm

From November 12- 14th I was lucky to attend the International Symposium on Stem Cell Research at Buenos Aires , Argentina.

Loads of data I'll sort out and post here for the community.