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November Is American Diabetes Month
Just when you thought Diabetes was being left out of the disease awareness month trend comes American Diabetes Month. The American Diabetes Association has declared that November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is getting a full five week month to boot…not one of these cheesy four week months.
The American Diabetes Association is sponsoring this American [...]
Inhaled Insulin Exubera by Pfizer Discontinued? What Happened?
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has decided to discontinue their inhaled insulin Exubera. The inhaled insulin Exubera was classified as a second generation form of insulin and it was thought that this development in insulin technology would take off…didn’t happen. But why?
FDA Warning On Byetta - Is It Safe?
I had mentioned in a prior post that at the advice of my doctor I had begun taking Byetta to help control my Type2 Diabetes. I have just seen an FDA warning about Byetta causing Pancreatitis in 30 reported cases. So far, no deaths…but do I want to be the first?
Byetta works great for controlling [...]
Tai Chi For Diabetes: The Perfect Workout For Body And Mind
Tai Chi is becoming a more and more popular means of exercise and relaxation but did you know that there is a specific program of Tai Chi for Diabetes? It is specifically designed with diabetic patients in mind.
For anyone who doesn’t know what Tai Chi is, it’s a traditional Chinese mind-body relaxation exercise consisting of [...]
Are Most Diabetics Fat and Lazy?
Do people start off fat and then develop diabetes? Or are they predisposed to getting this shitty disease in the first place. I’m just sitting here at my desk looking at all the diabetes supplements and prescriptions I take everyday and it amazes me that I’m taking these to treat a disease that I might [...]
How Byetta Helped My Out of Control Diabetes
I have Type 2 Diabetes which, like a lot of people out there, I struggle to control. Along with diet and exercise I was taking Metformin as a way to control my blood sugar level. All of a sudden it wasn’t cutting it. What do you do when your current treatment no longer works?
Cutting the Simple Carbs and Increasing Quality Protein With Egg Whites
This whole dietary balancing act can get frustrating sometimes. As a diabetic and someone who is generally trying to lead a healthy, fit lifestyle, I need to go easy on the simple carbohydrates. That leaves more need and more space for protein from my daily caloric intake. But here’s the catch – most protein sources [...]
How Can Cymbalta Fight Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Pain?
Cymbalta is an SSRI antidepressant which was being prescribed off label to diabetes patients who were suffering from diabetes nerve pain known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The FDA approved Cymbalta for treatment of diabetes neuropathy but does Cymbalta’s pros outweigh it’s cons?
Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes - What Do I Do Now?
You are newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and you are getting so much information on how you need to change your lifestyle to a diabetes friendly lifestyle you are probably feeling overwhelmed. I figured I would touch on the topic of newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes for those asking - “what do I do [...]
What Does the Diabetes Drug Byetta and the Gila Monster Have in Common with Causes Weight Loss?
There are many people with Type 2 Diabetes that currently utilize the drug Byetta marketed by Eli Lilly and Amylin. The active ingredient in Byetta is a synthetic version of a protein produced in the saliva of the Gila Monster. More than just help with diabetes, researchers have just released findings for another positive benefit [...]
100 Beers That Can Raise Your Blood Sugar and Produce Hyperglycemia
Drinking beer or alcohol for that matter, can result in high blood sugar which is a condition when an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood. Hyperglycemia is primarily a symptom of diabetes in which there are elevated levels of blood sugar, or glucose, in the bloodstream.
What is The Best Glucose Meter For Your Needs?
Since one of the most important tools in battling diabetes is the Glucose Meter there are many different versions on the market today. Pretty much any Glucometer you choose is going to be accurate and provide fairly consistent results. When it comes to choosing a Glucose Meter it will really depend on what type of [...]
Diabetes and Denial
Unfortunately Type 2 Diabetes has the highest denial rate of any disease known to man. I know this to be true from my own experience.
When I was diagnosed with having diabetes in the year 2000, I did not change anything about my lifestyle for a long time. It wasn’t until I started having more pronounced [...]
Type 2 Diabetes Raises the Risk of Parkinsons Disease
A shocking discovery is just coming out linking Type 2 Diabetes to Parkinson’s Disease. There are nearly 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, according to the National Parkinsons Foundation, which is a disease affecting brain cells and neurons causing reduced levels of dopamine. The lowered levels of dopamine cause such side effects as tremors, [...]
Delta Burke is Battling Diabetes with the Lets Talk Campaign
Actress Delta Burke was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 41. Her goal is to get people talking about better management of diabetes. She is achieving that goal by leading the BYETTA Let’s Talk Campaign.
The BYETTA Let’s Talk Campaign has been designed towards teaching patients of type 2 diabetes the [...]
