Thoughts at Year's End

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There are a lot of thoughts buzzing through my mind and I hope that I can put some of them into words. Things in general are not moving as f...

The Holidays and Alcohol for People with Diabetes

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Okay call me Scrooge, but it has been a long time since I have had alcohol of any kind and I admit that even then, I never understood having...

The Dangers of Hypoglycemia

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There are 15 Effects of low blood sugar on the body, but there may be more. This article by Healthline dot com covers the 15 effects and is...

Does the Glycemic Index Matter?

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This is one study that goes against many studies, and being a small study – 163 overweight people divided into four groups – does not prove ...

Some in Medical Profession Afraid of Technology

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Well, maybe not all in the medical profession, but at least the author of this Joslin blog raises issues which are upsetting. I am upset by...

More on Importance of Vitamins B12 and D3

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This topic is still being debated and I have had several of our new members on metformin say they don't believe they have a vitamin B12 ...

Food Reward Friday

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This week's lucky winner... Cheesecake Factory carrot cake!! Read more »

Updated Insulin Information and List

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This will be a short blog, but important for anyone with type 2 diabetes considering insulin or already using insulin. It is important for ...

Diabetes Self-management Education Not being Utilized

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I am not surprised that diabetes self-management education is underused or not utilized at the level many educators think it is. To begin w...

Summary of Revisions – ADA 2015 Guidelines

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The new 2015 American Diabetes Association Guidelines are posted. I have been checking daily for the last week and this morning (Dec 23, 21...

Choosing and Using a Blood Glucose Meter

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How would you choose a blood glucose meter? Most of us have very little choice that have insurance. If you don't have insurance, then ...

Support for More Bloggers

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One never knows when what a blogger writes about will give you the clue or missing piece that will help you with better management of your d...

Holiday Greetings

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To all my readers May you have a happy holiday season Have a Merry Christmas! and A Happy New Year! The blog will continue during the holida...

Support for Other Bloggers

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Every once in a while, something comes along that gets to you and gives you a swift kick in the backside. The eighteenth was one of those t...

Sleep Apnea in the US Threatens Public Health

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New studies highlight the destructive nature of obstructive sleep apnea and benefits of CPAP therapy. Public health and safety are threatene...

More Activities to Help a Member

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Allen called me the next evening and said he did not seem to be getting through to the new member even after our session the prior day. I s...

Time to Transform Rural Health Care

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I need to start this with a statement that I think my definition of rural healthcare differs from the definition used in this article. The ...

Is Meat Unhealthy? Part V

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In this post, I'll examine the possible relationship between meat intake and type 2 diabetes.  Type 2 diabetes is the most common form o...

Patient Engagement Is Backwards

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This was a surprise when I read this about patient engagement! Finally, someone that felt similar to what I thought about patient engagemen...

Diabetes Training Programs Are Underused

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Study leader Rui Li, who is a researcher with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the Centers for Dis...

Tramadol Causes Low Blood Glucose

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As painkillers go, this was a surprise! Admittedly, I have not used this painkiller, but none that I have used caused me any problems and I...

Assisting a New Member with Testing

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On Tuesday, Allen called and asked if I had time to help the newest member to join, Albert, as he had an A1c that was much higher than he ha...

Food Reward Friday

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This week's lucky "winner"... Pumpkin pie!! Read more »

Please, I Need Help

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Yes, this last year was a great year for me, but I am asking my readers for assistance in locating other type 2 bloggers. I have found seve...

Care for Elderly Still a Problem

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In several articles lately, the elderly have been shown to be on the short end and not receiving the care they may need. This is not a simp...

Are We Really Facing a Shortage of Doctors?

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At least this is slightly a more balanced approach with both sides having realistic projections. I will only say that I agree that there wi...

Thoughts for Value in Food Labels

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This blog by Professor Jennie Brand-Miller talks about what we really need on food labels to help us make better choices. I will do my best...

Is the Protein Bandwagon for You?

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I have blogged about carbohydrates (and that is natural for those of us with type 2 diabetes) because we need to reduce the number of carboh...

Goals for a Person with Type 2 Diabetes

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Our December 6 meeting was somewhat different than most meetings. We welcomed two additional members bringing our total to 33 members. The...

Have Diabetes – Be Cautious of Electric Blankets

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Yes, please be cautious! Why? If you have had diabetes for a few years or developed neuropathy before your diabetes diagnosis, you may hav...

Food Reward Friday

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This week's lucky "winner"... Pizza Hut Doritos Crunchy Crust Pizza! Read more »

Collect Family Health History

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As important as family health history is, I still do not understand why the Health and Human Services Department and the Acting Surgeon Gene...

Summary of Lessons, New to Type 2, Part 16

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This ends the series. Hopefully you have gained some insight into managing your type 2 diabetes and to improve your diabetes management. Le...

Is Meat Unhealthy? Part IV

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In this post, I'll address the question: does eating meat contribute to weight gain? Non-industrial cultures I'll get right to the p...

Lessons for People New to Type 2 Diabetes, Part 15

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This will be the next to last blog in the series. After checking the mySugr website a little more thoroughly and looking at the Facebook pa...

Lessons for People New to Type 2 Diabetes, Part 14

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Think about support for the person with type 2 diabetes. This topic is somewhat difficult for many people with diabetes. Not every family ...

Recent Interviews

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For those who don't follow my Twitter account ( @whsource ), here are links to my two most recent interviews. Smash the Fat with Sam Fel...

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