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Diabetes Notes

Archive for June 2007

June 30th, 2007

5 Small Meals A Day Has Helped Lower My Blood Sugars

As many of you have noticed, I try to keep up on the latest in diet advice among diabetics and clinicians and make an effort to do my fair share when it comes to my own eating. And as many of you have read, my sugars have been quite wonky over the last few […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

June 29th, 2007

The Cave Man, Stone Age Diet Is Good For Diabetics…

Leave it to the Swedes… A study at Lund University has proven that the cave men were dog gone smart! The foods that were consumed during human evolution are the best form of a diabetic diet that is out there. Yes, for real, the pre-historic men and women had it down pat, […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

June 28th, 2007

Is At Home Glucometer Monitoring Truly Effective? New Research Says Maybe Not!

Do you use your glucometer as much as you should at home? Now, I am talking to type 2 diabetics for the most part, not insulin dependent type 1. I often think while at work, “why are we checking patient’s blood sugars 4 times a day if we aren’t covering them with […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 16 comments

June 27th, 2007

Whole Wheat Pasta Is A Nice Option For Diabetics

I ate pasta last night for dinner, and it was soooo good! I usually don’t eat the noodles, I will just have the salad and 2 meatballs while the kids and my hubby eat the full out meal. I am always scared at what the noodles and carbohydrates will do to my sugars. […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 6 comments

June 25th, 2007

New Definition Of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adolescents

The International Diabetes Federation has introduced a new definition for children and adolescents at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease later in life.
“Almost 4 million deaths every year are a consequence of diabetes-related causes. And with diabetes set to reach 380 million people within a generation, the death toll can only […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

June 24th, 2007

Colesevelam HCl Has Proven To Lower Both A1C And LDL In Diabetic Patients

“Diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia often coexist in patients,” said Dr. Bays. “This study provides evidence that colesevelam HCl is not only safe and effective in improving cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, but may also lower glucose levels as well.”
These findings will be presented at the ADA poster session today in Kentucky. […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

June 23rd, 2007

Living Right With Diabetes Doesn’t Have To Feel So Lonely

Building upon my last post, I really enjoyed this little article that I found in a Prevention magazine…
Flipping through the pages, I came upon a personal journal that reflected on a particular ladies journey from diagnosis to treatment to management of diabetes. It was a great take on her situation and was very real […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

June 23rd, 2007

A Little Bump Called Diabetes

Long time no see! I needed to take a few days off to clear my head and refresh. And I am now ready to move and groove. I thought I would share a quote that I found in a Prevention magazine.
“I have a different image of diabetes now. It’s not a […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment

June 19th, 2007

New Jersey Man Completes Stem Cell Procedure With More Than Favorable Results

Retired Fire Captain, Calvin Miller of Union City, New Jersey is reporting decreased insulin doses and lower blood glucose levels within one month after his adult stem cell treatment for diabetes (type 2) , diabetes induced erectile dysfunction and peripheral artery disease in Cologne, Germany.
Mr. Calvin Miller was recently treated at the XCell-Center using adult […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 4 comments

June 18th, 2007

We Are Ranked #46 On The World’s Top Blogs On Health And Medicine

Well, this lil’ ol’ blog right here is ranked #46 on edrugsearch.com’s Healthcare100.com: The World’s Top Blogs on Health and Medicine. Yee ha! And I also found my other site, A Hearty Life ranked number 42. Well hot dog!
And check out these other b5media Science and Health Channel sites that made the […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments