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Diabetes Notes

Archive for the ‘Resources’ Category

June 21st, 2008

Pre-screening for obese kids to help prevent diabetes

Knowing if an obese child might develop diabetes in later years could prompt parents to make the necessary lifestyle changes for their child to lose weight. That’s the rationale behind a pre-diabetes screening recommended by the American Diabetes Association.
This comes from Kids Health Notes. Grace has some really good info on her site about diabetes […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

April 25th, 2008

New markers will help fight and treat type 2 diabetes

Obesity, smoking, poor lifestyle choices, inactivity and family history are the commonly known risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. There is nothing new there but with new research we have started to look inside the body for clues to fighting type 2 diabetes as well.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found markers that […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

April 20th, 2008

Free Glucometer Advice

I have been getting many, many comments as of late asking for me to send readers free glucometers. I just wanted to clarify that I wrote about the meters being available for free through different programs and sites but that I do not personally have any glucometers to send anyone.
I would suggest that if you […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

February 14th, 2008

Sexual Dysfunction Is Common Among Both Male And Female Diabetics- Take Two

I am bringing this one back- it so appropriate today… Valentine’s day
Did you know high blood sugars can directly effect your sex life? It is something I have never put more than 2 minutes of thought into. Because of being diabetic, my va va va voom can be, well let’s just say, not too voom. […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

January 24th, 2008

Now Showing: Online Health Records Courtesy Of Google

I also shared this over at A Hearty Life this morning but it is a good find so I must share it here as well…I don’t know how I feel about all this, that is for sure. As I read on TechCrunch this morning, it seems that a login page for Google Health was spotted […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 3 comments

January 5th, 2008

Journal For 1/5/08 Complete With My Bloodsugar Numbers!

I love, love, love that new glucometer (Ascensia Breeze2). It is so darn easy to use and I feel like it is much more accurate at this point. I think that is due to the fact that the old glucometer was years aged and needed to be put to rest. Have any of y’all out […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

January 2nd, 2008

Hello To You… ED And Chronic Pain Blogs Join Our Mix Here!

I would like to officially welcome our 2 newest bloggers here at the science and health channel. We have a fellow nurse and writer Marijke at Help my Hurt, all about pain management and the essentials of living with chronic pain, and there is Angelique, I love that name, at Breaking the Mirror which is […]

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

August 28th, 2007

Obvious, Redundant, In Your Face Diabetic Research From Me To You

I have to do it this morning. I have been fighting the urge for over 2 weeks now. Every morning as I wade through all the new and updated diabetes information, I come across the most obvious, ridiculous almost “slap in your face” kind of findings. So I am going to […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

August 19th, 2007

One Touch UltraMini’s What’s Your Color Giveaway!

I was notified of a One Touch UltraMini meter contest. And it is a really cool one… What’s your color giveaway. One Touch is offering 4 colors to choose from. Pink Glow, Silver Moon, Limelight or Jet Black. Pick your mood, your fave color or just what fits your personality.
10,000 […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment