Ah, the pancreas. That organ behind the stomach that’s always been the target of angst and anger for us PWDs (people with diabetes). We bemoan why it went on permanent vacation and daydream about kick-starting it…
But all of our complaining might be for naught. Turns out there might be an even bigger, badder enemy of healthy blood sugars: the thymus!
… the who??
Let me tell you a little about this other gland:
The…
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By
WilD on
December 19, 2012
A few months ago, we got a tip from a researcher about a new product from a company called Tethys Bioscience that can quite accurately predict a person’s likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. This sounded pretty revolutionary, in large part because it has the potential to save the country billions of dollars in diabetes prevention. But does knowing your risk actually motivate people?! They’ve teamed up with a popular smartphone health app to find…
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By
MikeH on
December 18, 2012
Since a low blood sugar can hit unexpectedly at any time, we insulin-dependents know that it’s imperative to have some quick-acting sugar on hand just in case.
For me, lows have often been known to hit when I am in the middle of something that doesn’t lend itself to a break — especially when I’m not with my wife, who carries a large enough purse to keep my supplies on hand for quick help if…
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By
AmyT on
December 17, 2012
The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for those who don’t have the comforts of a permanent address and are forced to live on the streets. Toss a health condition like diabetes into the mix, and life can get pretty unbearable.
We’d heard that some homeless shelters and clinics were making special efforts to help homeless folks get a handle on their health, and we wondered what exactly could be done. Our correspondent…
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By
AmyT on
December 16, 2012
Some little-known items PWDs might want to add to their Christmas lists…
Thanks to the talented Terry Keelan, a type 1 PWD living in Southern California who’s very active with the athletic group Insulindependence. You can also check out some of Terry’s snarky videos on YouTube. Thanks for the great gift ideas, Terry!
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