By
MikeH on
January 21, 2013
A fellow person with diabetes from Germany has braved the open ocean and sailed around the world despite his living with type 1 diabetes.
But when it comes to getting his D-devices to talk to each other and share data, adventure sailor Bastian Hauck feels it’s like sailing against the wind into rocky waters.
“I have four devices, three cables, and one app… that’s the problem we face today,” the 34-year old type 1 said.…
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If you’re anything like me, you may need at least two hands to count the number of healthcare professionals you work with: general practitioner, endocrinologist, diabetes educator, nutritionist, psychologist, ophthalmologist, optometrist, gynecologist… Whew! I can barely keep up with them all and you can bet they don’t keep up with each other.
This lack of structured communication is one of the issues the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) hopes to address. We’ve written about this disruptive…
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Happy Memorial Day Monday. We’re still in a military mindset here at the ‘Mine, with a look today at what’s happening with diabetes benefits for the men and women who’ve served our country.
To hear the Veterans Administration (VA) tell it, they’re the global leader in diabetes care.
Uh… wait a minute… is this the same VA that’s been the lightning rod for the ire of American veterans for generations?
Yep. It’s the same VA,…
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By
AmyT on
September 23, 2011
* A special report by our Ask D’Mine columnist Wil Dubois *
The weather forecast today calls for radical change, patient empowerment, new roles for doctors, and a call for a return to some good old fashioned medicine.
Say what?
Last week the ’Mine crew were privileged to attend the day-long Stanford Summit that was part of the larger academic Fourth World Congress on Social Media and Web 2.0 in Health, Medicine and…
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Today, we feature the most seasoned member of our 2011 DiabetesMine Design Challenge* judging team: Dr. Rich Jackson, a senior endocrinologist at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, and also Director of Medical Affairs, Healthcare Services, and Strategic Initiatives for that famous clinic.
But don’t be fooled by the fancy titles. Rich is a really down-to-Earth guy. He’s Amy’s co-author and friend, with a very “grounded” view of how technology can help us PWDs live better.…
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