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Diabetes Notes

Archive for October 2007

October 31st, 2007

Help Me Help Others During Diabetes Awareness Month

Remember that tomorrow, November 1st kicks off Diabetes Awareness Month. Yee ha! So for the entire month of November, I am inviting y’all to share your stories of “diabetic living” with me and your fellow readers. Send me your thoughts, frustrations, accomplishments and everyday feelings and gripes and with your permission I will post it […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 6 comments

October 30th, 2007

Is Diabetes Really A Death Sentence?

Well, my last post caused quite a buzz, haha. No pun intended. No seriously, there must be a bazillion people that search for the term “vibrator”. I received all kinds of wacky traffic. Who would have thought?
But today we are back to the norm. If there is a norm around here! I have to vent […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 3 comments

October 28th, 2007

What’s The Buzz About Vibrators And Diabetes?

Okay ya’all, we have a somewhat liberal post today. This is not for the overly conservative or closed minded. Now you really want to keep reading, don’t you? Haha.
Alicia over at Mental Health Notes sent me a very interesting little article. It has to do with toys, batteries and some low lighting… yes, it […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 4 comments

October 24th, 2007

What Do You Get When You Combine Babel Fish With The Word Diabetes? 15 Minutes Of Fun!

I was searching through our science an health sites and ran across Angela’s at Breastfeeding 1-2-3. She had some fun with translating common words that pertained to her site and I though it looked fun as well so… I did the same. I used Babel Fish for the translation so some might not be perfect. […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

October 24th, 2007

Diabetic Quiz With My 7 Year Old Daughter

So, we are going to do a little interview/quiz with my eldest daughter who is 7 next month. We will call her KJ for short as we have to protect our youth! She is wise beyond her years. She was born and instantly she was… like 12. We will now test her diabetes […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

October 24th, 2007

“Day In The Life” Producer Rick Smolan Launches Diabetes “Meet The Face Of Change” Photo Exhibit

The Meet the Face of Change exhibit is now complete and will be kicking off its five-city tour in New York’s Bryant Park this Friday, October 26. Meet the Face of Change is a national traveling photo exhibit that honors and showcases those with type 2 diabetes who are embracing change as part of […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

October 23rd, 2007

Influenza And Pneumococcal Vaccine For Diabetics- It’s A Good Thing!

Just a little reminder for those that reside in the US, I am not certain about time frames in other countries, that it is time to receive your Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization/Vaccine.
Yes, if you hadn’t already guessed diabetics are in the “persons at risk” category. Make your appointment today and save yourself some troubles down […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

October 22nd, 2007

November Is Coming Up… Diabetes Awareness Month

Ya’all know that November is right around the corner and it is Diabetes Awareness month. So what better way to show your love then proclaiming it with… a magnet. I found these cute JDRF magnets that say “I love a child with juvenile diabetes” and the proceeds go to help a JDRF walk team.
There are […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

October 22nd, 2007

Congenital Heart Disease And Diabetes

Researchers have discovered a new congenital heart disease. What does this have to do with diabetes? Well, it seems that the heart muscle in this case does not depend on and use glycogen for energy in crunch time thus leaving the heart void of activity. So, the children will suddenly collapse and die with little […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

October 21st, 2007

I Guest Posted At Breastfeeding 123… Breastfeeding And The Diabetic Mommy

I have some exciting news. We have decided to guest post for each other here at the science and health channel. You may not realize it but we have 22 different blogs that offer everything from Autism to Veggie eating. We also have a great team of writers that carry a plethora of degrees […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

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