September 9, 2010 in Diabetes by sixuntilme
I don't run. Not well, anyway. Running isn't my activity of choice because my body doesn't do well at high speeds. But when I go walking or any other exercise that's outside and brings me far away from my car, I grapple with that whole "what the hell do I do with my diabetes supplies" issue.For the most part, I usually carry a small bag. Sometimes I bust out the meter from it's protective black case and throw it into…September 9, 2010 in Diabetes by diabetesmine
Today marks Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: 5,771 years of a peoples’ history. May it be a sweet new year to all those of you who celebrate today! In some senses, this holiday is considered the birthday of the world. But perhaps more importantly, Rosh Hashanah is considered a time for personal renewal: not [...]September 9, 2010 in Diabetes by diabeteshealth
In my office, there is a box. Nothing fancy, just a plain brown box filled with a collection of "old school" diabetes stuff: "boil and re-use" syringes, urine test tape, screw-driven insulin pumps, medieval injection aids and lancing devices, and so on. Of course, no such collection would be complete without an array of classic blood glucose meters. The oldest one I have is a plug-in-the-wall model called a "Dextrometer" that featured test strip rinsing solution and a red…September 8, 2010 in Diabetes by sixuntilme
Finally, a blog meme just for those of us with wonky pancreases (and for the people who love us). If you're in the mood for meme'ing today, have at it!What type of diabetes do you have: Type 1 (So tired that I originally wrote "type 12." Clumsy fingers.)When were you diagnosed: September 11, 1986. (24 years ago this Saturday!)What's your current blood…
September 8, 2010 in Diabetes by diabetesmine
I receive a lot of emails with questions about diabetes, mostly on pump models or how to motivate teenagers to test their glucose more often. I do my best to point people to the most valuable resources around. But late last week last I got an email I felt helpless to reply to: “I’m 28 [...]September 8, 2010 in Diabetes by diabeteshealth
Long-term weight loss may release into the blood industrial pollutants linked to illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers said on Tuesday. These compounds are normally stored in fatty tissues, but when fat breaks down during weight loss, they get into the blood stream, said lead researcher Duk-Hee Lee at the Kyungpook National University in Daegu in South Korea.September 7, 2010 in Diabetes by sixuntilme
When I saw "Providence, RI" on the list of cities for the 2010 Taking Control of Your Diabetes conference, I thought it was a typo. "Rhode Island? Who picks Rhode Island for a conference location?" Pause, and then a grin. "Smart people."Because Rhode Island is awesome. (Note: Born and raised in Rhode Island, I'm a little biased.) A very short drive from Boston, MA…
September 7, 2010 in Diabetes by diabetesmine
Back to School seems to be coming earlier every year — although for me, psychologically, it will always be the Tuesday after Labor Day. Speaking of the psychological aspects of school life, I asked my D-correspondent extraordinaire Allison Blass to share her thoughts about being a kid with diabetes in the classroom: who do you [...]September 7, 2010 in Diabetes by diabeteshealth
Dear Diabetes Health, I am 62 years old. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1997, and I am doing OK on metformin. My last A1c was 7.2 %. About a year ago, they put me on medicine for my blood pressure (which was 142/90) and for cholesterol. I started having less interest in sex, which I had really liked before.September 6, 2010 in Diabetes by sixuntilme
Diabetes Art Day took place this past September 1st, and so many members of the diabetes online community tapped their inner artists for inspiration. But what if you missed the day? Can you still get your art on? Visit Lee Ann's blog, The Butter Compartment, for more details on Diabetes Art Day and to view some of the submissions! And if you're looking for a labor of love this Labor Day, bust out your crayons (or your Photoshop) and see…