My Diabetes Information Articles
The Sun Also Rises
04/10/08
Treatment Options
By Eric Devine
The dawn phenomenon, or waking up with elevated blood sugar, haunts many people with diabetes. Read how I was able to get better control of morning glucose, with the exception of daylight savings time.
Tear Down That Wall
04/09/08
General
By Eric Devine
"All in all it's just another brick in the wall."
My head nearly lifted off my neck when I first heard Pink Floyd's wildly famous lyrics.
Aggressive Heart Management in Diabetes
04/08/08
Prevention
Hemoglobin A1C Accuracy Questioned-Again
03/12/08
Treatment Options
Feasting at the Metabolic Syndrome Buffet
03/11/08
Disease Basics
New Technology Predicts Diabetic Trouble
03/10/08
Diagnosis
New Hope for Diabetics
02/14/08
Research
By Corie Richter
Recently discovered stem cells give hope to people living with diabetes. The possibility exists for stem cells, discovered in the pancreases of laboratory mice, to grow into new insulin producing pancreas cells. The new cells may someday restore the insulin producing beta cells so critically missing in type I diabetes.
Diabetes and Artificial Sweeteners
02/12/08
Disease Basics
Eat, Drink and be Merry. How?
02/11/08
Living Well
By Eric Devine
The following is an example of a conversation I’ve had far too many times:
“You’re not supposed to drink alcohol. You’ve got diabetes!”
I sip my wine. “Well, no, I’m not actually supposed to.”
Medications for Managing Cholesterol
01/16/08
Diabetes Medications
As people improve diet and exercise more to control their diabetes they usually also lower cholesterol significantly. In previous newsletters the stories Understanding Cholesterol, and Managing Cholesterol Naturally provided insight to help you manage cholesterol.
But when diet and exercise are not enough, your doctor can prescribe medications to help you battle high cholesterol.