Comments on: SWEET! http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:03:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Sarah http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-430627 Sarah Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:33:55 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-430627 My younger sister is a very brittle diabetic and she is also very stubborn, so she didn't want anything to gaudy or all metal. My family worries a lot about her, so I found this website, that sells all kinds of different styles of diabetes medical alert ID jewelry; like leather cord and diabetic guitar pick pendants, heishi shells, cloth bracelets with silk ID labels, and hemp jewelry. They have stuff that I haven't seen from any other diabetes jewelry site. Everything they sell is surprisingly cheap and very stylish. I would highly recommend that people check out this diabetes jewelry website, because my sister finally found something she actually likes and wears daily, thank God. http://www.mjcdiabeticjewelry.com/home My younger sister is a very brittle diabetic and she is also very stubborn, so she didn’t want anything to gaudy or all metal. My family worries a lot about her, so I found this website, that sells all kinds of different styles of diabetes medical alert ID jewelry; like leather cord and diabetic guitar pick pendants, heishi shells, cloth bracelets with silk ID labels, and hemp jewelry. They have stuff that I haven’t seen from any other diabetes jewelry site. Everything they sell is surprisingly cheap and very stylish. I would highly recommend that people check out this diabetes jewelry website, because my sister finally found something she actually likes and wears daily, thank God. http://www.mjcdiabeticjewelry.com/home

]]> By: allen http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-311181 allen Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:42:54 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-311181 Study of Oral Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Patients Since the development of various synthetic medications to help type 2 diabetes patients maintain control of their blood sugar levels, insulin has been used as a “last resort”. This is because insulin could only be taken using needles. This is despite the fact that it may be the most appropriate treatment. Well, medical researchers are studying new ways to provide type 2 diabetes patients with insulin orally (by mouth). In fact, a research center near you is currently seeking participants for a study assessing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational type 2 diabetes medication: insulin taken in capsule form by mouth. Who is eligible for this clinical research study? Qualified study participants will meet the following entry criteria*: • Have type 2 diabetes • Be 18 to 70 years old • NOT taking insulin, Actos, Avandia, or Byetta *These are just a few of the study entry requirements. There are others that may make you ineligible to participate; these can be discussed with a study representative. If you are eligible and decide to participate, you will receive study-related medical care and study medication at no cost. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.oralinsulinstudy.com/index.asp?c=dm or call 1-866-954-0021. Study of Oral Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Since the development of various synthetic medications to help type 2 diabetes patients maintain control of their blood sugar levels, insulin has been used as a “last resort”. This is because insulin could only be taken using needles. This is despite the fact that it may be the most appropriate treatment. Well, medical researchers are studying new ways to provide type 2 diabetes patients with insulin orally (by mouth). In fact, a research center near you is currently seeking participants for a study assessing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational type 2 diabetes medication: insulin taken in capsule form by mouth.

Who is eligible for this clinical research study?

Qualified study participants will meet the following entry criteria*:
• Have type 2 diabetes
• Be 18 to 70 years old
• NOT taking insulin, Actos, Avandia, or Byetta

*These are just a few of the study entry requirements. There are others that may make you ineligible to participate; these can be discussed with a study representative.

If you are eligible and decide to participate, you will receive study-related medical care and study medication at no cost.

To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.oralinsulinstudy.com/index.asp?c=dm
or call 1-866-954-0021.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40092 Amanda Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:16:49 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40092 Another great site you should check out is cutemedicalbracelets.com They are super affordable and lots to choose from. Another great site you should check out is cutemedicalbracelets.com They are super affordable and lots to choose from.

]]> By: RhonnyR http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40091 RhonnyR Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:58:56 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40091 I have been wearing this James Avery for at least 5 years and I have never once taken it off. <a target="_blank" href="http://secure.jamesavery.com/jewelry/search/product/B-268L/Physician_E.M.T.-Alert-on-Giotto-Bracelet/" rel="nofollow">http://secure.jamesavery.com/jewelry/search/product/B-268L/Physician_E.M.T.-Alert-on-Giotto-Bracelet/</a> It's sterling silver but I have never had to polish it. And...it goes with EVERYTHING! I have been wearing this James Avery for at least 5 years and I have never once taken it off.

http://secure.jamesavery.com/jewelry/search/product/B-268L/Physician_E.M.T.-Alert-on-Giotto-Bracelet/

It’s sterling silver but I have never had to polish it. And…it goes with EVERYTHING!

]]> By: AmyT http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40090 AmyT Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:02:19 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40090 Hey Guys, I also once worried about the "bling" not being recognized in case of emergency. See <a target="_blank" href="http://www.diabetesmine.com/2005/05/too_pretty_to_s.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.diabetesmine.com/2005/05/too_pretty_to_s.html</a> Check out all the comments there, too. Helped calm my fears. Hey Guys,

I also once worried about the “bling” not being recognized in case of emergency. See http://www.diabetesmine.com/2005/05/too_pretty_to_s.html

Check out all the comments there, too. Helped calm my fears.

]]> By: CALpumper http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40089 CALpumper Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:36:04 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40089 I like the way you think Khürt. This is where I got my latest ID bracelet: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.americanmedical-id.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.americanmedical-id.com</a> It is a simple sterling silver charm bracelet. On the front is the Medical Symbol, on the back is my name and Type I Diabetes. I wore a necklace when I was a child then moved onto a stainless steel bracelet that I had for over 15 years. Suggestion, whatever works for you. Personally I suggest the stainless steel as I never take my bracelet off. Sterling silver tends to ware and that disappointed me greatly as it does not shine like it used to. I am a no maintenance gal, not a lot of jewelry so I would rather not worry about keeping it "cleaned". I also agree with being careful about the type of jewelry and the manner in which you display your medical alert id. Of course you do not want anyone to miss it in the case of an emergency. Again, if it works for you, work it! Go bling Amy, it suits you! ;-) I like the way you think Khürt.

This is where I got my latest ID bracelet:
http://www.americanmedical-id.com

It is a simple sterling silver charm bracelet. On the front is the Medical Symbol, on the back is my name and Type I Diabetes.

I wore a necklace when I was a child then moved onto a stainless steel bracelet that I had for over 15 years.

Suggestion, whatever works for you. Personally I suggest the stainless steel as I never take my bracelet off. Sterling silver tends to ware and that disappointed me greatly as it does not shine like it used to. I am a no maintenance gal, not a lot of jewelry so I would rather not worry about keeping it “cleaned”.

I also agree with being careful about the type of jewelry and the manner in which you display your medical alert id. Of course you do not want anyone to miss it in the case of an emergency.

Again, if it works for you, work it! Go bling Amy, it suits you! ;-)

]]> By: Khürt Williams http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40088 Khürt Williams Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:51:59 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40088 MedicAlert bracelet is all the bling I allow myself. MedicAlert bracelet is all the bling I allow myself.

]]> By: joan http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40087 joan Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:06:19 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40087 I like the plain bracelet that easily identifies that I am type I. I admit that I am not a jewelry wearer (except I love earrings)and while the bracelets you show in the blog are very pretty, I am concerned a paramedic would not see it as a medic alert bracelet. I am interested in hearing from those who wear the diabetes "bling" if they had problems being identified as diabetic from medical personnel. I like the plain bracelet that easily identifies that I am type I. I admit that I am not a jewelry wearer (except I love earrings)and while the bracelets you show in the blog are very pretty, I am concerned a paramedic would not see it as a medic alert bracelet. I am interested in hearing from those who wear the diabetes “bling” if they had problems being identified as diabetic from medical personnel.

]]> By: Windy http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40086 Windy Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:57:37 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40086 Next to the taste tester at Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream plant, you have to have the coolest job ever. Next to the taste tester at Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream plant, you have to have the coolest job ever.

]]> By: Amalas http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/02/sweet.html/comment-page-1#comment-40085 Amalas Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:04:08 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/02/14/sweet/#comment-40085 My favorite is without a doubt Fiddledee IDs. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fiddledeeids.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fiddledeeids.com/</a> I also have small wrists and like my bracelets to be tight instead of hanging, so I get the kid's sizes. =) The modular nature also means you can get a new band without getting a new nameplate, or you can get a new nameplate without getting a new band. My favorite is without a doubt Fiddledee IDs. http://www.fiddledeeids.com/ I also have small wrists and like my bracelets to be tight instead of hanging, so I get the kid’s sizes. =) The modular nature also means you can get a new band without getting a new nameplate, or you can get a new nameplate without getting a new band.

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