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Bradley and Me

Hi, I have a blog about managing my Type 1 diabetes with the assistance of a medical alert dog. You can find out more at http://www.bradleyandme.net.

Thanks for reading,

Kathleen

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Added by Kathleen Reynolds on August 23, 2010 at 3:33am — No Comments

Join the Campaign to beat Diabetes

www.mydiabetes.com is pleased to be a supporter of the campaign to beat diabetes.

The campaign recognises that type II diabetes is a societal disease. In other words, the increase that we see in the incident of type II diabetes is, in the mai

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Added by David on July 11, 2010 at 5:10pm — No Comments

The Diabetic Foot and Treatment

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Added by Daniel A. Weisz - Podiatrist on July 9, 2010 at 9:17am — No Comments

Have Been to my eye doctor and endo the eye doctor was for a check up as it has been years to have my eye seen to the doctor and my endo up my insulin to 14 units becuase my bg was still high well thant's all for now hope you have a good easter

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Added by shellyj on April 3, 2010 at 3:35am — No Comments

Adjusting to Diabetes

The diagnosis of diabetes can lead to all kinds of questions: Is my health insurance coverage adequate? What types of lifestyle changes am I going to have to make? What is the long term impact on my life? When my younger brother was diagnosed my family asked all of these questions and many more. I'm sure others who have been impacted by diabetes can relate. I remember fearing the worse for my brother. Now several y… Continue

Added by Jessie Strang on March 12, 2010 at 9:44pm — 1 Comment

How to be positive

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Added by David on February 23, 2010 at 7:46pm — No Comments

Kris Freeman - Olymipc Athlete

Kris Freeman is the best cross country skier in America, and an Olympic medal contender for a country that has not won a medal in this discipline in 34 years.

His blood sugar dropped, and he fell to the ground during the 30K cross country race on day 9 of the Olympic games. With the help of a German coach and some sustenance he got back on his skis and finished the race.

Kris Freeman is an inspirational character who demonstrates the importance of

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Added by David on February 21, 2010 at 5:05pm — 1 Comment

insulin / doctor

Hi Everyone I have been to the endo and I have to start insulin my a1c was way up I start insulin on monday after I have been to my insulin class at st pauls I am ok with it and I have the month of march off from school becuase of the games that good hope you all are well thanks Continue

Added by shellyj on January 30, 2010 at 3:42am — No Comments

merry christmas

merry christmas everyone have a great time with your family and love ones Continue

Added by shellyj on December 24, 2009 at 3:09am — No Comments

New Diabetic Talk Show

Hey how would you guys like to win a Diabetic Cookbook or a Diabetic Report absolutely FREE? Well you can do that by attending my new show "Diabetic Cookbook Blog Talks" on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 7:00PM MST. You will get the opportunity to relate to other diabetics around the world just like you do here. And maybe you will find a new diabetic friend or two. All you have to do is… Continue

Added by Adam Garcia on December 17, 2009 at 7:06am — No Comments

UPDATE ON MY DIABETES BLOG

Please check out my diabetes blog....there is great information available for all diabetics and non diabetics.....Its a great educational tool on the types of diabetes as well as maintenance and complications....there is a list of other health issues which could affect your diabetes. Please stop by and watch the videos, take the quizzes, try out a recipe or two.....Newly included on the blog is information, as well as a daily news feed on the "Swine H1N1 Flu"… Continue

Added by Kathleen Barnett on November 22, 2009 at 7:19pm — No Comments

world diabetes day

Happy Diabetes Day Today is world day and I want to give to 2 dr's Dr Fredrick Banting and Dr Charles Best these 2 dr's came up with insulin and insulin is what controls your blood sugar without insulin you will died just like diabetic did before we had insulin these two men saved millions of diabetic lives even today so please give thanks to these 2 dr's thanks Continue

Added by shellyj on November 15, 2009 at 3:33am — No Comments

world diabetes day

Added by shellyj on November 15, 2009 at 3:33am — No Comments

What is Pre Diebetes?

Pre-diabetes or Pre Diabetes is a condition that usually remains undetected. It is a blood sugar disorder that can cause long term damage to the circulatory system and to the heart. Patients with pre-diabetes are 15 times more likely to develop type II diabetes and the risk of further complications. Am I at risk? If you are over weight and/or your waist measurement is more than 31.5 inches for a woman or 37 inches for a man you may be at risk. If you have raised blood pressure you may… Continue

Added by Administrator on November 2, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

USA recall - Accusure Insulin Syringes

Pharmaceuticals and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of Accusure Insulin Syringes. All syringes, regardless of lot number, are subject to this recall. These syringes were distributed between January 2002 and October 2009 to wholesale and retail pharmacies nationwide (including Puerto Rico). The syringes in these lots may have needles which detach from the syringe. If the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push… Continue

Added by David on October 29, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Junk Food Alert - Article from the BBC in the UK

Leisure centre 'junk food' alert Vending machines stocked with unhealthy snacks in leisure centres run the risk of fuelling childhood obesity, warn experts. Crisps and chocolate are on sale where children exercise despite being banned from schools and children's TV, the British Heart Foundation found. And children's meals on offer at the 35 venues spot-checked were dominated by chips, nuggets, sausages and burgers. The charity wants stricter regulation over the food choices available. The r… Continue

Added by David on October 27, 2009 at 1:20am — No Comments

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving hope you spend time with your family and one loves. I been to my diabetes class and I seem to be spilling protein in my urine so not good I go back to the lab for more test.I have aslo got my a1c back and it was 7.2 so that ok. School is fine lots of homework but it fun. I see my endo at the end of october so will see how that goes hope everyone is well thanks Continue

Added by shellyj on October 11, 2009 at 2:02am — No Comments

Indonesian Woman gives birth to 8.7 Kilo baby. The mother has diabetes

An Indonesian woman has given birth to an 8.7-kilogramme (19.2-pound) baby boy, the heaviest newborn ever recorded in the country, a doctor said Wednesday. Skip related content The baby, who is still unnamed and is 62 centimetres (24.4 inches) long, was born by caesarean section Monday at a public hospital in North Sumatra province, a gynaecologist who took part in the operation told AFP. "This heavy baby made the surgery really tough, especially the process of taking him out of his mum's womb… Continue

Added by David on September 23, 2009 at 8:34pm — No Comments

DIABETES WEBSITE

I have new information and videos on my website....I have included FDA warnings on Diabetic medication and devices...the website is http://giddysdiabeticgangshangoutblog.blogspot.com/ Continue

Added by Kathleen Barnett on September 16, 2009 at 11:12pm — No Comments

THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!!!!

Today I found out that I am going to be a Grandma for the first time. My son Andre and his girlfriend Sarah are expecting their first child. I can't express what I am feeling. I am so excited and can't wait to hold my first grandchild. My son is fighting me because I told him that the baby can't call me Nanny, Nana or Grandma LOL....so I want the baby to call me GiGi!! OMG I am gonna be a GiGi LOLLLLLLLLL Continue

Added by Kathleen Barnett on September 16, 2009 at 2:19am — No Comments

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