ADA, Me and My MODY (Maybe) - Part 1
I recently posted an introduction to Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY). This is of personal interest to me as I've had a suspicion that I might have MODY for more than five years. This last...
View ArticleHistory of Diabetes - ADA History Exhibit and Sessions
This was the 75th ADA Scientific Sessions and history played an important role. In addition to a large display of artifacts and recordings of important diabetes history there was also a special two...
View ArticleADA, Me and My MODY (Maybe) - Part 2
This post is a continuation of my first post on the subject "ADA, Me and My MODY (Maybe) - Part 1" where it discussed a "Meet the Expert" session on Monogenic Diabetes with Dr. Rochelle Naylor. Today...
View ArticleThe Social Media Side of the ADA Scientific Sessions
[I Am] an Advocatephoto courtesy of DHFI have to say, I was was impressed with the social media aspect of the ADA Scientific Sessions. There apparently was a constant stream of events, I attended a...
View ArticleADA, Me and My MODY (Maybe) - Part 3
Journey to a Miracle57 minutes + additional informationThis is the final installment of my posts about what I learned about MODY at the 75th ADA Scientific Sessions. You can read the first two...
View ArticleI'm getting the MODY Test!
In my previous post about what I learned at the ADA Scientific Sessions about MODY, I alluded to my own suspicions that I myself might have MODY (MODY-2/GCK in particular). You can read more about...
View ArticleThe Results are In - Does Brian Have MODY?
I had posted before about getting the MODY test, a test that would determine if I have an infrequent form of diabetes that is due to a single genetic defect. The results of this would explain why I...
View ArticleWords Matter – Why You Can’t Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Don't Say "Reverse Diabetes"It Makes My Hair Catch on Fire!I feel constantly bombarded with claims that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed and prevented. I even hear absurdities about how Type 2 diabetes...
View ArticleAADE 2015 - Does the DOC Benefit or Harm Patients?
Michelle Litchman, PhD FNP-BCDiabetes education is still navigating its way through the wave of change as patients turn to on line communities and resources for knowledge and support. Educators have...
View ArticleIs SMBG for Type 2 Useful?
Dana Brackney PhD, RN, CNS, CDE, BC-ADMThis is a report of a presentation at AADE 2015 by Dana Brackney PhD, RN, CNS, CDE, BC-ADM entitled "Use of SMBG in T2 DM Self-Management:‘Knowing Where I Am...
View ArticleMy Own Personal Diabetes Burnout
This prompt is really a personal thing for me at this point. At this point I really feel pulled between competing objectives and the idea that I can't meet my goals. And it leaves me feeling like a...
View ArticleWords Matter - Let's stop saying "Lifestyle"
I recently read an article by Paul Lincoln of the UK Public Health Network.He argues that "I believe the term lifestyle or lifestyle factors should be completely abandoned by public health...
View ArticleDiabetes Unconference - Lows and Highs
Some of you may have heard of the Diabetes Unconference held in Las Vegas March 10-13, 2016. I was fortunate to attend again and I had a great time. I had a chance to see many of my friends who I met...
View ArticleWhat is Actually Wrong with UHC choosing a Preferred Insulin Pump Provider?
MiniMed 530G PumpI have to say, having type 2 I am faced with a generally uphill battle getting insulin pump and CGM technology to manage my diabetes. With Medicare looming over me the high cost of...
View ArticleWhy Am I Here? Not Because of Me Anymore.
So why did I come here? I guess you would say "it is complicated." I originally started reading and becoming active the on-line community because I thought that it was critical to helping myself....
View ArticleThe Other Half? I Don't Think So, Diabetes is 90% Mental.
For me, managing my diabetes is relatively straightforward. I take my basal insulin, I count my carbs (kinda) and I bolus. And my outcomes are basically good relative to what I should expect. But...
View ArticleWhy Words Matter To Me - A Lot!
I've written before about how words are used by society and the medical community in relationship to type 2 diabetes. I feel strongly that the words that are used are often poorly chosen, hurtful,...
View ArticleMy HealthCare Experience - Danger Wil Robinson, Danger!
I have to say, I have not had the best experience with healthcare as it relates to my diabetes. I have variously run into incompetent professionals, medical mistakes, corruption and just general...
View ArticleTips and Tricks - Making it MY Doctors Appointment
I'm sure many of us have endured countless doctors’ appointments where we are shuttled into the room, the doctor looks over our test results and then tells us our diabetes is doing "great" or "not so...
View ArticleMy Day in Food - Being Resilient
When I am not traveling and am able to most of my meals at home or in controlled situations I generally find things much easier. But I travel and often eat at places where I don't have great control...
View ArticleLet's Get Physical - Blood Sugar Uncertainty!
Yesterday I attended TCOYD with a group of friends. And it involved lots of walking, my pedometer counted nearly 10,000 steps and I walked up a quite a few stairs as well. And I felt really good that...
View ArticleI Know You Are But What Am I?
I've struggled with understanding my diagnosis for years. In the past I have wished for a specific label, hoping that it would guide my treatment. If you have read my postings here you will see that...
View ArticleShine Me Up and I am Almost Presentable!
Diabetic Living Fall 2016Last November my friend Kate shared my name with one of the editors of Diabetic Living. Kate was highlighted in their magazine and on-line. I made contact with the editor at...
View ArticleThe “Gift” of Diabetes
I have to say, when I was first diagnosed with diabetes I felt terrible. It doomed me to poor health, difficulties in my life and probably a shortened life. I went through stages of grief; Denial,...
View ArticleIf You Weren’t So Fat You Wouldn’t Have Diabetes
Having diabetes often makes a visit to the doctor a dreaded experience, as there is invariably bad news of one kind or another. And sometimes the way the doctor talks to you can leave you feeling like...
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