The Changing Face of the Endocrinology Office
When I was first diagnosed, in the dark ages, there were NO insulin pumps, NO CGM, NO blood glucose meters, NO HbA1c, NO disposable syringes, NO human recombinant DNA insulin. Yup, certainly seem hard to believe … almost 50 years ago. Then came advances: human...
And TODAY is a better day!
Why is it better today? Don’t know! But … it sure feels better, like this …
Reallllllly? It’s a ROLLERCOASTER day!
This was my 24-hour CGM readings yesterday! Why? I DON’T KNOW. But I sure know it didn’t feel grand! In fact, it felt like the picture below! Know what I mean?No Medicare CGMS Coverage??? Are you kidding me?????
by Joanne Milo www.TheSavvyDiabetic.com 16 July 2014 Medicare (except in Advantage HMO plans) does not cover any CGMS. There are codes for sensors, receivers and transmitters! But their ruling, in 2008 (when they just came on the market), deemed them “precautionary.”...
From Dr. Gabe Mirkin: Soluble Fiber Helps to Control Diabetes
May 19, 2013 by Gabe Mirkin, MD A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that taking in extra soluble fiber helps to control diabetes. Now all diabetics should follow two dietary rules. First, they should restrict severely foods that cause a high rise in...
DiaTribe: Diabetes Friendly?
DiaTribe: Sometimes It Pays to Go With Your Gut
May 30, 2014 By Geoffrey Martello and Nancy Liu twitter summary: A new and innovative way to address diabetes and obesity? Learning more about what’s in your gut. short summary: A paper in Nature Medicine takes a look at the connections between the microbes in your...
Making Diabetes Prettier
Finally, Do-It-Yourself INTEGRATION with VARIETY!!!
INTRODUCING … the Pump M&M Tracker! Below you will see various parts of Insulin Pump / CGM / Glucose Meter / Fitness Tracker, as well as clips to connect your integrated device on your clothing, all in a variety of colors. Integration with other devices is...
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