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Category Archives: diabetes news
Diabetes and the Immune System
This is an uncertain, unprecedented time for everyone. Those of living with diabetes may have more questions, concerns, and fears than others. We’ve been told all our diabetes lives that we have a higher risk for illness because our immune … Continue reading
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CGM coverage
Over thirteen years ago it became possible to have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for personal use and now more and more people are using them. Continuous glucose monitoring (also CGM) has gotten so good (reliable/accurate) that I’m even using … Continue reading
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Night shift and risk of type 2 diabetes
I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to work nights and still have a healthy lifestyle. I have worked two night shifts in my career and they were both torture. I admit I am not cut out for … Continue reading
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A gift for people with diabetes and others
I want to let everyone know about a wonderful resource. The diaTribe Foundation puts out a newsletter with the tagline, Making Sense of Diabetes. Their mission is to help individuals better understand their diabetes and to make our readers happier and healthier. … Continue reading
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Apply to be on the ADA Board
Hey, colleagues! Have you ever considered giving back by being on the board of a professional organization? Now’s your chance! The American Diabetes Association is currently taking applications for their national Board of Directors. Here’s the link…take a look!
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National Commission on Diabetes
Did you see that Trump signed a bill to establish a “national commission of health care experts” on diabetes? I’m actually very excited about this! And what better time to do it than during National Diabetes Educator Week? My hope … Continue reading
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one way to ease the burden of diabetes
Diabetes is scary and depressing for 25% of Australian teens with the disease (according to one study). One (pretty simple) way we can lessen the stress for adolescents and others with diabetes is to use language that builds on their … Continue reading
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A1C frequency and glucose stability
This article says that people with type 2 diabetes may be having their A1C checked too often. They say that people whose blood glucose level is stable only need to get their A1C checked once or twice a year, yet many are … Continue reading
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