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this group is for users of levemir insulin who want to chat and people who are on this insulin
a fun way to exercise is geocaching. if you enjoy walking, then this is for you. treasure hunting all over the world with GPS co-ordinates. I got sick of the plain 30 minute walk a day, and have just got into geocaching. Find some amazing parks and scenery while on the hunt.
Nutrition is a important part of a diabetics life. There is much advice about nutrition and big arguements about which is better: the diabetic food pyramid or a low carb diet? There is a great variety of advice, both good and bad, so we should share what works and what doesn't for us here.
Researching the benefits of high pH restructured water on diabetes. Any help is appreciated!
The 4th of July is around the corner, which normally means all sorts of fun: BBQ's!! Fireworks!! Parades!! Friends & Family!! All topped with a great appreciation for the U.S.A.!With this fun comes some great photos - so go ahead and share your good times with the community!To submit a photo, first become a member of the 4th of July Fun! Community:Once you're a member, you're also set to start submitting photos! But be sure and read the below submission guidelines. Five Simple Rules (Submission Guidelines)1. No inappropriateness.2. You can submit up to five (5) photos per contest.3. You, a family member, or a friend must have taken the photo (no scouring the web for cool photos)!4. You must fully own rights to the photo (again, no scouring the web for cool photos).5. Your photo must fit the contest theme (above).If you have any questions please post them below in the comments section.Have fun! We can't wait to see your entries.
Here is a place for us to chat about diabetes issues that arise for women. According to the ADA 9.7 million women have diabetes. With the different aspects on feminism (i.e.: gestational, hormonal effects, stress, heart disease risk, etc.) We should have a lot to discuss!
The major goal in treating diabetes is to minimize any elevation of blood sugar (glucose) without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is treated with insulin, exercise, and a diabetic diet. Type 2 diabetes is treated first with weight reduction, a diabetic diet, and exercise. When these measures fail to control the elevated blood sugars, oral medications are used. If oral medications are still insufficient, treatment with insulin is considered.Adherence to a diabetic diet is an important aspect of controlling elevated blood sugar in patients with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has provided guidelines for a diabetic diet. The ADA diet is a balanced, nutritious diet that is low in fat, cholesterol, and simple sugars. The total daily calories are evenly divided into three meals. In the past two years, the ADA has lifted the absolute ban on simple sugars. Small amounts of simple sugars are allowed when consumed with a complex meal. For more, please read the Diabetic Diet article.Weight reduction and exercise are important treatments for diabetes. Weight reduction and exercise increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, thus helping to control blood sugar elevations. For more, please read the Weight Loss and Fitness articles.This community is all about information on treatments for Diabetes, which even extends to diet and exercise. Feel free to contribute an article, start a discussion or read through any materials you wish!
Find out all the most up to date information on Diabetes right here! From news articles to interesting videos and podcasts, have your morning coffee and click through the news! Feel free to submit anything you find of interest!
A community for artist with diabetes to share their work with each other. Also, it is a place for artists to connect on projects and other things.
This group is for users of the aviva meter and for those who want to learn about it
Did you know?: There is a "closed loop" between your dental health, gum disease/health, and dental care and the worsening or improvement of your ability to successfully control your blood sugar levels? And did you know: all dentists are not equally prepared to assist Diabetics with their dental health, periodontal care, implant dentistry or restoration after years of inadequate care, if needed? Send me a message with questions or visit www.dentistryfordiabetics.com for a specialized dentist in your area.
This is a community to share interesting tips of the day for diabetes patients. Check them out everyday to gain useful knowledge about diabetes! -Tips taken from the American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp -
Does your condition affect your dating game? How does it affect your relationships?? Are people generally understanding of your condition? Would you prefer if they were more understanding?
This is a place to share transparently and honestly about your life with diabetes as a believer in Christ Jesus. You can leave prayer request, share encouragement, devotionals, and blog about how your faith helps you move foward as you deal with Diabetes.
For everyone that is from San Francisco or has any connection to this beautiful city by the bay!
This is a group to bring together the people who care about curing diabetes. We must push the government to care more about diabetes and get more funding. A cure would help the lives of millions!!
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes. An impressive 78% of every dollar spent supports research, advocacy, and services for people affected by diabetes. An overview: 34% information, 23% research, 18% fund raising, 4% management, 21% advocacy and public awareness (pie chart and more information can be found on official website @http://www.diabetes.org ).
No one should have to live with this disease. Support research for the cure. Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with juvenile (type 1) diabetes, the most severe form of a disease that annually accounts for almost $100 billion in health care costs in the U.S. alone. Usually striking before the age of 30, juvenile diabetes takes a harsh toll on people. Not only will they be insulin-dependent for life, but devastating life-limiting and life-shortening complications such as blindness, amputation, heart disease and stroke, and kidney failure are an ever-present threat. Insulin is not a cure for the disease—it is merely life support. Juvenile diabetes is destructive both to children and to childhood. Controlling the disease requires 24/7/365 vigilance and imposes a grueling regimen. It includes eating a carefully calculated diet, checking blood glucose levels several times each day (by lancing a finger) and insulin injections — as many as six per day — or delivery of insulin through a pump just to stay alive. It means children and families living by the clock, day and night, for the rest of their lives—lives that turn out to average about 15 years less than normal. You can't outgrow juvenile diabetes. As JDRF International Chairman Mary Tyler Moore has said, "Diabetes is an all too personal time bomb which can go off today, tomorrow, next year, or ten years from now—a time bomb affecting millions...one which must be defused." The only solution is a cure. That's why JDRF has a singular mission: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research as soon as possible.
