Archive for August, 2006

Wanna Be Sugar-Free? “Look at Things As They Can Be”

Posted in Diabetes Articles by Connie on August 31st, 2006
Today's daily motivation from Max Steingart, I hope, will inspire those of you trying to kick sugar, lose weight, and become a great success in all that you undertake.Your range of available choices right now has no limits.The only limits you have are in your mind.You've got it in you to succeed.Just make up your mind and stick with it. You weren't born with any limits on your powersor any set limits to your capacity.At any moment, you have more possibilities than you can act upon. Imagine your possibilities and your vision expands.Capture your dreams in your mind and your...

Is Sugar a Gateway Subtance: Expert Says So

Posted in Diabetes Articles by Connie on August 31st, 2006
This article makes me wish I'd been in Minnesota this week to hear a lecture from Margaret Adamek, Ph.D., founder and director of the Sugar Project and Special Projects Director at the University of Minnesota's Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. Sounds like a fascinating evening as Dr. Adamek spoke about, as the Crookston Daily Times explained, dysfunctional foods - refined carbohydrates and sugars in particular - and their profound effects on people. Dr. Adamek, who is a fan of Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D. (a pioneer, who has done much good work to educate people about sugar sensitivity in the field...

Apidra® & Levemir® - Both may be used with BD Needles

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 28th, 2006
If you and your doctor choose to use Apidra or Levemir, ask your doctor to specify BD pen needles or syringes. For Apidra with the Sanofi-Aventis OptiClik pen, a reusable insulin delivery device, we recommend using BD pen needles.

Avoid common insulin injection challenges

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 16th, 2006
Tips to avoid bleeding and insulin leakage, and more.

Improve your insulin injection technique.

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 16th, 2006

Injecting at the proper depth is an important part of good injection technique.

Insulin delivery methods

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 2nd, 2006
Description of insulin syringes, pens, pumps and inhalers

Can I stop using insulin needles now?

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 2nd, 2006
Maybe yes, maybe no. For many people who need insulin, injection still offers benefits not available with the insulin-inhalation system approved by the FDA.

Diet and exercise for diabetic dogs

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 2nd, 2006
There is no diet or vitamin supplement that can reduce your dog's dependence on insulin injections.

Diet and exercise for diabetic cats

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 2nd, 2006
A number of cat foods have been created specifically for diabetic pets. However, a food that works well for one cat may not be the right choice for another.

Opinion poll on injecting insulin

Posted in Diabetes Articles by bddiabetes@bd.com on August 2nd, 2006
Tell us about your experiences injecting insulin

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