Show #36 - June 7, 2010

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This week, we bring you news about a drug combination that may prevent Type 2 diabetes, an innovative approach to a closed-loop artificial pancreas model, and results of a study on "glucose excursions" using insulin pumps versus multiple daily injections.

We'll be starting our interview segments in upcoming weeks, but if you have suggestions on articles or topics, send us an email to diabeticfeed@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!


Show #35 - May 31, 2010

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We're thrilled to be back. (A little rusty, but we're here!)

This week, we give you the latest news about metformin and Vitamin B12 deficiency, Greece and Novo Nordisk, and much more.

If you've got a comment, a link you want to share, or a question, please email us at diabeticfeed@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!

Enjoy!


We're back.

We're pleased to announce that diabeticfeed is back after a four year hiatus!

Join us as we begin podcasting again with the latest news, information, and people that make an impact in the diabetic community.

Thank you to all those who wanted us to continue! Expect a new podcast this week!

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Show #34 - May 7, 2006

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News:
UVa lab creates possible diabetes treatment

Combination Therapy Reverses Type 1 Diabetes

Quigley's diabetes complication drug to enter human testing

AstraZeneca drops diabetes drug
There is also additional information found through this link.

PenMachine Podcast Promo


We now have a way to share YOUR voice with the diabeticfeed community.
You can leave a voicemail message at 206-888-4212, and you might even hear yourself on a future diabeticfeed podcast! Leave your comments, tips, or requests for future topics. We hope to hear from you!

You can also send feedback, questions, and comments to diabeticfeed@gmail.com.


iTunes, diabeticfeed and you.

In an effort to find out how many listeners there are to the diabeticfeed podcast, we have used what is called a “redirect” in web speak to atempt to get a more acurate count. The unfortunate side effect of this is that it opened up a known bug (well, we know now at least) in the iTunes software which permanently redirected the podcast feed location to another server.

Unfortunately, there is no workaround to fix this issue available to diabeticfeed. If you use iTunes and have noticed that new episodes are up on the website that are not being downloaded by iTunes, we suggest that you “clear” diabeticfeed then resubscribe in iTunes.

Thank you,
-John


Show #33 - March 19, 2006

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News:
Generex Biotechnology Announces Additional Preliminary Results in a Trial of Generex Oral-lyn(TM) in Adolescent / Young Adult Patients With Type-1 Diabetes


Statement of the American Diabetes Association on the Passage in the Senate HELP Committee of Senator Enzi's Health Insurance Legislation; Would Jeopardize Lifesaving Coverage Protections for Millions with Diabetes


Kidney disease rare with early type 1 diabetes onset

This week's Topic:
Who's on your medical team?
Online message /support boards for diabetics:

These are just a few of the online message boards that may be helpful to you!
dlife.com Forums
webmd.com Diabetes Forums
American Diabetes Association Message Boards
diabetestalkfest.com
Joslin Clinic Discussion Boards

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Type 1 Diabetes Forum
Children With Diabetes
Diabeticmommy.com

We now have a way to share YOUR voice with the diabeticfeed community.
You can leave a voicemail message at 206-888-4212, and you might even hear yourself on a future diabeticfeed podcast! Leave your comments, tips, or requests for future topics. We hope to hear from you!

You can also send feedback, questions, and comments to diabeticfeed@gmail.com.


Show #32 - March 13, 2006

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News
Abbott Received FDA 510K Clearance to Market Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System
For more information on this topic, please click here.

Short sprint prevents low blood sugar postexercise

This week's interview:
Kerri Morrone and when to talk about diabetes with others.
Click here for Keri's dLife articles.


Please send feedback, questions, and comments to diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #31 - March 5, 2006

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News:
Coma may be self-induced by teens with diabetes

Joslin Diabetes Center Study Provides First Physiological Evidence that Insulin is Critical for Blood Vessel Formation

Sanofi's Apidra hits the US market

Getting Eye On Cannabinoids
For more information on this topic, please click here.

History of Diabetes
From ants to analogues
This is one of the more interesting articles about the history of diabetes. Highly recommended reading.

The Sugar Sickness

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #30 - February 26, 2006

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News:
U of M Reaches Milestone in Diabetes Research Using Pig Islets
For more information on this topic, please click here.

Adult Pancreas Stem Cells Can Make Insulin
For more information on this topic, please click here.

Researchers Find Striking Difference Human and Animal Insulin-Producing Islet Cells

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #29 - February 19, 2006

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News:
Merck Announces FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application for JANUVIA (TM), the Company's Investigational Medicine for Type 2 Diabetes
For more information about this announcement, please click here.

Diabetes Can Lead To Gum Disease In Childhood; Onset Is Younger Than Previously Recognized

Diabetes & Traveling:
Traveling with Diabetes - American Diabetes Association

Compliance: Management of Diabetes during Intercontinental Travel

Novo Nordisk A/S - Important Issues When Travelling

BD Travel, Vacations and Diabetes Brochure (pdf format)


Travel Tips for People With Diabetes - Canadian Diabetes Association


Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #28 - February 12, 2006

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News:
Lilly Launches New Diabetes Product

Coffee May Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
For more information, please click here.


Interview with Kassie Palmer, 2004 winner of the Ascensia Dream Fund.
Websites:
Ascensia Dream Fund

The Barton Center for Diabetes Education (Clara Barton Camp)

Camp Joslin

Kassie's personal blog, called noncompliant

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #27 - February 5, 2006

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News:
Glaxo launches diabetes drug Avandaryl in U.S.

Diabetes complications rooted in faulty cell repair

This week's interview:
Kerri Morrone on Exercise

Next week's interview:
Kassie Palmer, 2004 winner of the Ascensia Dream Fund


Show #26 - January 29, 2006

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News:
Pfizer Receives FDA Approval for Exubera, the First Inhalable Form of Insulin for Controlling Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults

FDA decision on inhaled diabetes drug still pending

Derek K. Miller
Pen Machine
penmachine sessions, Derek's CD
Penmachine Podcast


Kerri Morrone's Generation D Column on dLife

Join us next week for Kerri Morrone's insights on exercise!


Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #25 - January 22, 2006

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News:
deCODE Discovers Major Genetic Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes
Additional information on this discovery can be found here.

DexCom Granted FCC Waiver


Interview with Dr. Desmond Schatz

Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet

The Diabetes Center of Excellence at Shands UF - Research and Clinical Trials Page

Join us next week for an interview with Derek K. Miller, musician, composer, and Type 1 diabetic.

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #24 - January 15, 2006

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News:
Insulin Secreted by Embryonic Stem Cells Is Derived From External Sources, Study Concludes

JDRF-Funded Researchers Discover Molecular Link Between Hyperglycemia and Retinopathy

Pfizer to Acquire the Sanofi-Aventis Worldwide Rights to Exubera (Inhaled Human Insulin)

Special Interview:
Kerri Morrone, of Six Until Me

Join us next week for an informative inteview with Dr. Desmond Schatz, a pediatric endocrinologist from the University of Florida, about Diabetes Trial Net.

(Update: Earlier, we accidentally misspelled "endocronologist" on this entry, and we are the number one search result on this misspelling on MSN. Well, if that is how you found us, welcome to diabeticfeed. Click here for the definition of endocrinology on Wikipedia. Hope this helps. -df)

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.



Show #23 - January 8,2006

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New diabetes form found by Norwegian researchers

King Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial Evaluating MRE0094 as a Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers


Improvement in Glycemic Excursions With a Transcutaneous, Real-Time Continuous Glucose Sensor
To view the DexCom Short Term Sensor, please click here.
To view the DexCom Long Term Sensor, please click here.

Fatty liver predicts heart disease in diabetics


Doctors Search for New Treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease

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Show #22 - January 1, 2006

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News:
Infrared energy doesn't ease diabetic nerve damage
For more information on monochromatic infrared energy, please read this article at Diabetes Self Management.

Strict Blood Sugar Control Cuts Diabetes Heart Risk
For more detailed information on the study, please read this article in the New York Times.

Update 2 - Bristol-Myers, Merck, end diabetes drug pact

Donald Named CEO of Diabetes Foundation

Study helps explain obesity-diabetes link


Information from the diabetic community:

Use of the Paradigm 722 System to Improve Glycemic Control in Adult and Adolescent Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes


Dannon's Light 'n Fit

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #21 - December 18, 2005

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News:
J & J to buy Animas for $518M

City Orders Labs to Submit Data From Tests of Diabetics
For additional information, please visit these articles:
New York City to Register, Monitor 500,000 Diabetics (Update 2)
N.Y. Adopts Code to Monitor Diabetics

Glitazone link to macular oedema explored

Product Information:

Disintegrator Plus


Accu-Check Multiclix Lancet Device

BD Ultra-Fine 33 Lancets

Smart Charts aka My Other Checkbook

Diabetes Self-Management Magazine


Show #20 - Addendum/Correction

Please note:

I incorrectly identified the creator of the Diabetes O.C. Blog Choice Awards in Show #20. The creator of the Diabetes O.C. Blog Choice Awards
and the Diabetes OC Website is Allison Blass. You may find more information about her sites at:

Diabetes O.C. Blog Choice Awards

The Diabetes OC Website

My apologies.

Christel


Show #20 - December 11, 2005

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News:

Glaxo's Diabetes Drug Avandia May Help Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Psychotherapy can help teens control diabetes

Meta-Analysis Finds No Kidney Benefit for ACE-Inhibitors or ARBs

Websites & Blogs To Check out:

Diabetes Talkfest

Diabetes O.C. BlogChoice Awards

A Shot in the Dark

Mom Wants A Diabetes Cure

Six Until Me

Cyber-Pancreas

Diabetes Mine

Life After Dx -- The Guardian Chronicles

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show # 19 - December 4. 2005

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News:
New cell transplantation technique restores insulin production in diabetics

Evidence Grows That Alzheimer's Is A Type Of Diabetes
Additional information can be found here.

Trigger Finger:
Musculoskeletal Complications of Diabetes: Part 1

Voice of the Diabetic: Ask The Doctor - Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger

diabeticfeed - Show #5
Information on Insulin Pumps


Show #18 - November 27,2005

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News:
Diabetes Linked With Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Death

Decreasing The Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy in a Study of Case Management

Promising clinical results from liraglutide phase 2b study (25 Nov 2005)


DiamydT Vaccine:
Earlier reporting of results from Diamyd's diabetes clinical trial in juveniles in August 2006

Documents and Publications about Diamyd Medical
For more information about Diamyd Medical, please click here.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting together our best (and worst) products for diabetics - and we need your input. Please email us with your comments about what works - or doesn't work - in helping care for diabetes.

Thanks to Ed from Ed's Mixed Bag for playing our promo! You can check out his podcast here.

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #17 -November 20, 2005

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News:
Meta-Analysis Confirms Elevated Colon Cancer Risk With Diabetes

Research helps ide ntify precursors to foot disease in diabetes patients

New Generation of Insulin Pump - Starbridge secures global diabetes contract
For photos of the proposed micro-pump, please click here

Neuropathy Information:
Evaluation and Prevention of Diabetic Neuropathy

Topics in Diabetes: Diabetic neuropathy update

Diabetic Neuropathy

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #16 - November 13, 2005

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This week's edition of diabetic feed discusses the latest research in the quest to cure diabetes. Please share this week's edition with those you care about, and let them know how they can help.

For more information on the topics we cover in this podcast, please visit these websites:

Join Lee Now
Diabetes Research Institute
Joslin Diabetes Center Research Sections - Islet Transplantation FAQs

Insulin Needs after CD3-Antibody Therapy in New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes
Clinical Islet Transplant Program - University of Alberta
Human Beta-cell Line Offers Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Breakthrough

This podcast is a special edition in honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month.


Show #15 - November 6,2005

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News:
ADA Unveils New 'Choose to Live Challenge' for People With Diabetes-Web-Based Resource Encourages Healthy Lifestyle Changes With Unique Monthly Challenges

Low blood sugar a risk for active diabetic kids


Highlights From MMWR: Diabetes-Related ESRD Decreasing in Some Populations and More

Next week's podcast will be on "Curing Diabetes" - a special look at research on ways to cure existing diabetes and preventing the disease. We hope you'll join us!

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #14 - October 31, 2005

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News:
Bristol-Myers may end diabetes drug development

Diabetes Numbers Escalate Condition Rises 14% Since 2003


FDA Delays Decision on Inhalable Insulin


Information about Kidney Disease & Diabetes:
United States National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases

CDC's Kidney Program

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #13 - October 24, 2005

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News:
New Insulin to Arrive Next Summer


JAMA Encourages FDA to Delay Approval of New Type 2 Diabetes Medication


Here are the referenced JAMA articles:
Effect of Muraglitazar on Death and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Selling Safety—Lessons From Muraglitazar

Very Low Blood Sugar Affects Memory in Children

Tests to Know About:
Along with daily blood glucose monitoring, here are some diagnostics that you may want to discuss with your medical team...

Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)
Fructosamine
Lipid Panel
Blood Pressure
Diagnostic Cardiac Stress Test
TSH
Microalbumin
Eye Examination -
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
Foot/Joint Examination

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #12 - October 17, 2005

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News:
Agreement ends brouhaha over student's diabetes test kit

Abbot Issues Urgent Medical Device Correction for Blood Glucose Meters


Teva is approved to sell generic Amaryl
FDA Approves Ranbaxy Form of Sanofi Diabetes Drug

Information for National Diabetes Awareness Month:

A Shot In The Dark
This is a wonderfully written blog by a parent of a Type 1 diabetic.

National Diabetes Education Program

Diabetes Public Health Resource


Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #11 - October 10, 2005

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News:
High Blood Glucose Levels in Early Pregnancy May Deprive Embryo of Oxygen and Lead to Birth Defects, Joslin Diabetes Center Study Shows

Generex Biotechnology Presents Clinical Trial Results at Scientific Symposia

Nerve Changes from Diabetes Begin Earlier Than Previously Known

Teacher Mistakes Boy's Insulin Pump for Phone, Rips It Out

Alcohol and Diabetes:
We strongly suggest that you discuss alcohol consumption with your medical staff. We do not advocate underage drinking.
Calories, Carbs, and Alcohol
Beer Calories, Carbs, and Alcohol Content
These sites have listings of various type of beers, with surprising carbohydrate (and calorie) listings for many popular beverages.
DrinksMixer
Liqueur Information
DrinksMixer detailed nutrition infomation of many name brand hard liqueurs.

Alcohol may increase delayed low blood sugar risk


Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #10 - October 3, 2005

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News:

Pfizer gets added FDA OK for Lipitor

DiObex Receives Fast-Track Status from FDA for VLD-Glucagon

Animas Launches the ezSet(TM) Infusion Set

Diabetes and Illness:

Prevention
Putting together an "Illness Kit"
  • Ketone Strips/Blood Glucose Strips
  • Thermometer
  • Glucagon Kit (for insulin-dependent diabetics)
  • Medications (fever reducers, anti-nausea meds, sore throat lozenges, decongestants, cough medicine)
  • Foods/Liquids: sugar-free and sugared drinks for hydration (avoid caffeine products), broth, popsicles (sugar-free and sugared), graham crackers, saltines, broth, Gatorade, gelatin...
Sick Day Plans/Sick Day Guidelines
Make a written plan with your diabetes team that answers:
  • How often to test for glucose and ketones
  • What to do when ketones are present
  • What to do when blood sugars are elevated
  • What are the proper medication dosages (supplemental insulin/correction boluses for insulin pump users)
Don't forget to include your medical team's phone number on this written plan!

Important Ideas for Diabetics To Remember When They're Sick
  • Hydration
  • Testing
  • Medication
  • Calorie Intake

Websites with additional information about diabetes and illness:

Diabetic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Sick Day Advice from Ascensia Care
Sick Day Guidelines from the "How To" Archive of Diabetes Health Magazine
Suviving Sick Days from the ADA
"Sick Day Supplies" from Diabetes Self-Management


Website Recommendation:

Diabetes Mine

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Diabeticfeed Book Recommendations

If you are looking for our book recommendations, they're all located here in one posting. Here's to healthy reading!


Diabetes: A Guide To Living Well

The book Diabetes: A Guide To Living Well, co-authored by Dr. Gary Arsham and Ernest Lowe begins by asking the reader to think about how much they are willing to work on their diabetes. It’s an honest question, especially for individuals who may not have been testing regularly or putting off medical appointments. Arsham and Lowe don’t berate the reader, but rather offer options to help bring control over his or her diabetes.

The different levels of control, which Arsham and Lowe have simply entitled "Intensive", "Moderate", and "Loose", are discussed in detail, and provide the reader with step by step instructions and helpful information. There is an important chapter which highlights insulin reactions, also known as low blood sugars or hypoglycemic episodes. It’s an important chapter to cover with people who might need to help in case the diabetic is unable to self-treat.

Chapters encompass almost all aspects of a diabetic lifestyle, including diet, exercise, complications, and the psychological aspects of the disease. Diabetes: A Guide To Living Well is simply written and easily understood, and is detailed enough to give the reader a good guide on their own road to diabetes control.


The New Glucose Revolution

What exactly is the Glycemic Index? It’s the listing of different types of foods, based on how quickly they digest and release glucose into the bloodstream. Carbohydrates in the food are compared to either glucose or white bread, and the food is then given a number, which ranks it on the glycemic index. Glucose (or white bread) is assigned the number 100. If a food breaks down quickly into glucose, it will have a number that is close to, or even higher, than 100.

What’s the importance of the glycemic index for diabetics? Foods that are considered to be “low glycemic” causes smaller rises in blood glucose after meals. For those individuals who struggle with post-prandial spikes, this can make a large difference in control.

Knowledge of what foods are low glycemic and high glycemic is important, but as always, it’s important to use common sense, especially if you are on a weight reduction program. When choosing between a low glycemic food and a high glycemic food, you need to look at calorie content. There is also the “glycemic load” factor, which is the effect of a total meal on blood sugars. You also need to be aware that certain foods that are raw may have a different glycemic index number than if it were cooked.

If it sounds a little complicated, it may be at first. However, there is a lot of information available on the internet and in a comprehensive book entitled: The New Glucose Revolution. There is a pocket guide to take with you to the grocery store. By making some simple changes in your eating habits, such as substituting whole grains items instead of their processed counterparts, you may find that your blood sugars will stabilize.


Diabetes Burnout

When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, they are given information about medications, diet, blood sugar monitoring, and the importance of exercise, but unfortunately, often there is nothing said about the emotional and psychological aspects of daily life. Living with a chronic disease, especially one that can affect almost every part of the body can leave most people feeling overwhelmed, angry, and confused. Even with an initial positive attitude, some diabetics feel burned out after years of testing and medication, and the frustration of unexplained blood sugars. What can you do when it just becomes too much?

Certified Diabetes Educator, Dr. William H. Polonsky, has some great advice in his book: Diabetes Burnout. He gives insight into why diabetics sometimes feel this way, and presents the reader with a game plan that is tailored specifically to each individual. For instance, if you are sick and tired of taking your blood sugars, he talks about the reasons why – and what you can do about it. Each chapter discusses, in easy to understand concepts, the ways to deal with the disease in a positive, healthy manner. If you feel that nothing you can do will help you in your daily life, this is the book for you – and if you are the friend or family member of a diabetic, this may give you a better understanding of what we go through.


Lara Takes Charge

Lara Takes Charge is written from Lara’s point of view, as a child living well with diabetes. Rocky’s inspiration for this book is close to his heart – his daughter, Lara.

Diabetes awareness is important, and it’s especially important when explaining to a child that his or her friend – or even the child is not much different than anyone else. Lara Takes Charge is a positive and delightful way to talk with children about diabetes. For children going to a new school – or going back to school – it’s a great book for show and tell, and an opportunity to let other children in the class learn something new.


Pumping Insulin

Insulin pumps have come a long way since the backpack version. Even though the pumps have become easier to use and lighter to wear, they are still machines that interact with an individual. There are times when a pump user follows all the instructions that were given by their pump instructor and their diabetes team, and still ends up with less than optimum blood sugar readings. There is an excellent reference guide called Pumping Insulin by John Walsh and Ruth Roberts, and it's on our list of recommendations.

Whether you are beginning on an insulin pump, or are an experienced pump user, there are chapters of this book that can help you. Of special interest is the section on "Special Conditions" that discuss insulin reactions, severe highs and ketoacidosis, and exercise. The book also discuss a very important concept that is crucial for all diabetics on a pump - patterns. When blood sugar levels aren't in range, examining blood sugar patterns, basal rates, and bolus information can shed some insight as to what you and your diabetes team can do.

Walsh and Roberts have included many tables and worksheets within the book to aid the reader. There's a lot of information packed into Pumping Insulin, and it's definitely a must have for any diabetic who wants to know as much as possible about a pump. On a personal note, I have actively used this book and it’s helped to improve my insulin pump lifestyle.


Medical Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Diabetes

Diabetic pregnancies can be complicated. If you are looking for information on the care and treatement of diabetes during pregnancy, the American Diabetes Association has published Medical Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Diabetes. Please be aware that it’s part of the ADA’s clinical series for healthcare professionals, so it may be a bit intimidating for someone who has been recently diagnosed or someone who may be unfamiliar with medical terminology. Don’t let that stop you. It’s an amazing book that discusses the importance of pre-conception counseling for women with existing diabetes, as well as all aspects of diabetic pregnancies. This book is a must have for any diabetic woman who is considering becoming pregnant.


Show #9 - September 26, 2005

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News:
Smokers Are Twice As Likely To Develop Diabetes, Study Reports

Potential New Treatment for Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

Website Recommendations:
Virtual Hospital - Diabetes and Exercise

CDC - Exercise and Diabetes

The Diabetes Monitor - Diabetes and Exercise

Children With Diabetes - Sports Corner

American Diabetes Association - Exercise
Check out "Club Ped", which allows you to keep an online track of how well you're doing!

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #8 - September 19, 2005

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News:

Relaxation Therapy May Help Control Diabetes

Lilly Moves Forward With Inhaled Insulin

Diabetes Drug may also aid the heart

Common heart treatment drugs shown to reduce diabetes risk

Products to Check Out:
Sidekick Blood Glucose Testing System

Precision Xtra Blood Glucose/Blood Ketones Meter

BD Sharps Disposal By Mail

BD Safe-Clip Device

A1cNow Monitor by Metrika

FRIO Wallets for Insulin
(Click on "Stockists in the US" for distributors of this product)

Staiwell Bag


Courage Bag

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #7 - September 12, 2005

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News:

FDA Advisers recommend inhaled insulin
More information on this topic can be found
here.

Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications Publishes Favorable Study Addressing Quigley Pharma's Diabetic Neuropathy Formulation QR-333

Drug protects kidneys of people with diabetes

FDA panel backs diabetes drug
More information on this topic can be found here and here.

Website Recommendation:
Diabetic Mommy

Book Recommendations:
Diabetes and Pregnancy: What to Expect

Medical Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Diabetes

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: diabeticfeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #6 - September 4, 2005

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News:

ActoPlus met approved by the FDA for Type 2 Diabetes

Bulima Nervosa Risk Elevated in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes


Information on Diabetic Eyes:
Diabetic Retinopathy

Eye Complications

Website Recommedations/Information:

Children With Diabetes Help for Hurricane Katrina Victims

American Diabetes Association Help for Hurricane Katrina Victims

What You Can Do To Help Katrina's Survivors


In recent days, a Hurricane Diabetes Relief Center has been organized by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System in Baton Rouge, LA. Physicians and staff of the Research Center are obtaining the needed supplies, going to shelters on a daily basis and providing the basic care which includes insulin, medications, glucose strips and meters.

Pennington is accepting supplies donations at the following address:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center
ATTN: HURRICANE DIABETES RELIEF
6400 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

The Center is in great need of supplies, including the following:

Glucose Testing Supplies

  • Glucometers
  • Strips
  • Lancets
  • Gloves
  • Alcohol preps
  • Gauze sponges
  • Band-aids
  • Sharps containers
  • Glucose tablets
  • Glucose gels

Insulin

  • Insulin-R, 10 ml vials
  • Insulin-N, 10 ml vials
  • Glargine, Lispro, Aspart
  • Premixed Insulins (70/30, 75/25)
  • Syringes

Oral Antidiabetics

  • Glyburide 5 mg
  • Glipizide 5 mg
  • Metformin 500 mg
  • Metformin 850 mg
Supplies may also be sent to dLife. They must be sent overnight delivery (e.g., DHL, FedEx) to their corporate headquarters in CT. Send available supplies (insulin, medications, meters, strips, insulin delivery, etc.) to:

dLife Relief
101 Franklin St.
Westport, CT 06880

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: DiabeticFeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #5 - August 29, 2005

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News:
Stress slows sugar metabolism in Type 1 diabetics

Molecule Linked to Vision Loss in Diabetics
For more information on this topic, please click here.

New York Times Reports on Pargluva
For more information on this topic, please click here.

This week's Website Recommendations:
Insulin Pumps Discussed In This Broadcast and their company websites:
Accu-Check Spirit
Animas 1250
Cozmo
Dana
Omnipod
Paradigm 515/715


This week's Book Recommendation:
Pumping Insulin

Please send feedback, questions, and comments to: DiabeticFeed@gmail.com or post a comment to this week's show notes.


Show #4 - August 21, 2005

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News:

Autoimmune Reaction Tied To Diabetic Neuropathy


Diabetic Nerve Therapy Shows 'Striking' Results


This week's website recommendations:

Back to School Information for Kids and Schools


School Walk For Diabetes


GlucoMESSENGER
For more information about Diabetech, click here.

Online Classes - Joslin Diabetes Center

Living With Diabetes - Wellness Series Online


This week's book recommendation:
Lara Takes Charge
by Rocky Lang and Sally Huss

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Show #3 - August 15, 2005

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News:

Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
More information on this topic can be found here.

ACE Inhibitor Therapy Cardioprotective in Diabetics With Coronary Disease
A good description of what an ACE inhibitor does can be found here.

Diabetes Due in Part to Genetics


New Diabetes Gene Discovered
More information on this topic can be found here.

This Week's Website Recommendation:

Children With Diabetes
This is a comprehensive website for families of Type 1 diabetics.

This Week's Book Recommendation:

Diabetes Burnout

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Show #2 - August 8, 2005

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News:

Frist Comments on Stem Cell Research

Additional Information on this topic can be found here.

Chrysler Group and the Iacocca Foundation Partner to Fund Diabetes Research
Additional information on this topic can be found here.
To learn more about the Iacocca Foundation, visit www.joinleenow.org.

Diabetes Threat Looms Even As Life Begins

This Week's Website Recommendations:

Centerwatch Clinical Trials Listing Service


David Mendosa's Website

This Week's Book Recommendation:

The New Glucose Revolution

Please visit these websites for more information about the Glycemic Index:
The Glycemic Index

The Glycemic Index (Article by David Mendosa)


Low–Glycemic Index Diets in the Management of Diabetes

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Welcome To diabeticfeed...

the first weekly digital broadcast about diabetes!


Thank you for visiting diabeticfeed. We hope to make it easier for you to follow what is going on in the world of diabetes through our show.

Each week, we'll be posting our broadcast along with show notes, which will give you the links to the topics we've discussed.

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Show #1 - August 1, 2005


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News:

New York City's Proposed Diabetic Tracking System

Additional information can be found here.

Inhaled Insulin: One Step Closer to Reality
Additional information can be found here.

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Launches Two New Diabetes Drugs
For more detailed information on these drugs, please visit their individual sites:
Symlin
Byetta

This Week's Website Recommendations:
Insulin Pumpers

Ascensia Dream Fund

This Week's Book Recommendation:
Diabetes: A Guide To Living Well

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