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Diabetes Notes

Archive for February 2008

February 27th, 2008

Journal 2/28/08- Back on track!

Ok thank goodness, my exercising butt has kicked it into high gear and I lost those pesky few pounds that I had gained over the last week. My bloodsugar numbers were 93, 101 and 88. And I also made sure that my nutrition got back on track. Whew!
Breakfast- 1/2 apple and a small glass of […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment

February 27th, 2008

A1c does not prove to be tell-tale of sugar control for dialysis patients

The standard A1c test is now said to underestimate true glucose control in dialysis patients which could lead to a very false sense of comfort. This came as a real shock for the over 200,000 diabetics that depend on hemodialysis and nephrology community alike.
This study evaluated 307 patients with diabetes — 258 with end-stage kidney […]

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February 24th, 2008

Helpful sites- my weekend links to you…

Links around the science and health channel worth taking a peek at… and I also launched a new blog as well, Gizmo Mama. It is all you want to know sex and health related. It is from a clinical standpoint but with a satire twist. If you blush easily read it with one eye closed, […]

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February 24th, 2008

Breastfeeding And The Diabetic Mommy

Being a nurse, I can’t tell you how many times I have heard the words, “I know I can’t breastfeed after I have the baby, I’m a diabetic”. And I can’t count how many times I have said, “the heck you can’t”. There are proven benefits to both the baby and the diabetic […]

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February 24th, 2008

Diet, exercise, medication- what helps you the most?

What do you think is the most effective way to aid in the management of your diabetes?

Diet control.

Exercise.

Can’t have one without the other.

Medication.

None of the above, add my answer here.

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February 24th, 2008

Weekend journal 2/24/08- Try harder

My bloodsugars have been good, ranging from 90-106 this week. I can’t complain considering my food choices really stunk! I guess when it comes down to it they could have been worse but they were not my norm- that is for sure. And even though my bloodsugars were ok I did not feel healthy, you […]

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February 19th, 2008

A Very Welcome ADVANCE Study On The Heels Of A Negative ACCORD Trial

This comes on the heels of a similar US ACCORD trial that was very disappointing. The ADVANCE study involved well over 11,000 high risk type 2 diabetics provided evidence that there is no increased risk of death among patients undergoing intensive blood sugar lowering treatments.
The study was very similar to it’s US counterpart […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

February 19th, 2008

I Am Such A Bad Example At Times- Journal 2/18-2/19/08

Wow, I have nothing to say for myself. I am such a bad diabetic at times, at least it feels that way. I misplaced my glucometer 2 days ago and have yet to find it so my bloodsugars are a crap shoot today. I am sure they are fine as they have been for quite […]

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February 16th, 2008

Why I Control My Diabetes

Do you want to know why I keep track of my crazy diet and bloodsugars and eat as boring as I do? Well, I am going to tell you anyway… it is because I want to be around to love these beautiful people as long as I can.

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February 14th, 2008

February Is American Heart Month- And Here Is What The S&H Channel Has To Say

I am hosting this month’s theme day over at A Hearty Life and since diabetes and heart disease goes hand in hand I thought I would share.
It is that time again, no not Valentine’s Day, but theme day here at the science and health channel. I would like to remind y’all of the fact […]

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