tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78392733016389151532012-02-02T00:17:52.867-06:00Exploring Diabetes Type 2Welcome! This is written primarily for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Some information covers all types of diabetes. Always keep a positive attitude is my motto.
I am a person with diabetes type 2 and write about my experiences and research. Please discuss medical problems with your doctor.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.comBlogger3351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-77108434949781667232012-02-02T00:17:00.001-06:002012-02-02T00:17:52.896-06:00Vitamins and Mortality - In Defense of Supplements
The latest controversy of many involves
supplements. We have heard about salt and fats (more on this in
another blog), but now researchers are coming out on both sides of
the supplements issue. I have a number of blogs on supplements and
many of the dangers. My suggestion, as always, is to use caution and
research those that you are taking. Overdosing can be hazardous to
your health and Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-6136063788829534062012-02-01T00:02:00.000-06:002012-02-01T00:02:03.843-06:00Are You Allowed Sweets As A Type 2?
I almost gave this blog passing marks,
until I reread it and wondered when calories had replaced
carbohydrates as a measure for determining the quantity of food we
eat.
Then I need to ask what are they basing
“consumed adequate quantities from the recommended food groups”
on in their statement. We are all in trouble if it is the USDA Plate
model for nutrition.
This appears to be just Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-37535033703188683102012-01-31T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-31T00:02:12.129-06:00Store Insulin Properly
For those of us using insulin, how we
store insulin is important. Insulin should be stored in your
refrigerator. Preferably you will have a shelf on which you store it
and not on the compartment in the refrigerator door. If needed use a
container to coral the boxes and contain them in one location. Many
sources will not say where to store them in the refrigerator, but
storing them in a doorBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-27825264333060303362012-01-30T00:01:00.000-06:002012-01-30T00:01:56.915-06:00Are Insulin Shots Avoidable?
Even the Joslin Diabetes Center agrees
that insulin probably is not avoidable. They lean heavily on the
statement that diabetes is a progressive disease. I do agree with
their statement that the longer you have type 2 diabetes, the more
likely your pancreas will deteriorate and you will need to be on
insulin.
This may happen even if you take
excellent care of yourself. This is where Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-58369989618522157192012-01-27T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-27T00:37:25.496-06:00Trash the Vitamins - Convince Your Patients
This is an attitude prevalent among
many members of the medical community. They have a complete dislike
for supplements and some are very vocal about it. This study gives
them one more reason to vocalize their feelings. While the American
Heart Association is the only medical group advising against
supplements, they proclaim that with all the groups against it that
older patients should not Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-26494862002391369972012-01-26T00:03:00.000-06:002012-01-26T00:05:40.920-06:00Who Is Paula Deen?
I had stated to another blogger that I
was going to stay out of this discussion for now, but with the
attacks and attention focused on the attacks, I feel the need to at
least make my opinion heard.
Yes, just who is Paula Deen? Is she a
celebrity chef? Or is she the celebrity that takes us for fools? I
say she is neither. I cannot say she is confused either as she does
know how to make Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-2936923790699220492012-01-25T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-25T00:02:10.137-06:00Some Blogger Suggestions for Handling Depression
Bloggers do tackle the topic of
depression and help educate all of us. Sometimes we write from our
personal experiences about depression, but we also read a lot as
well. The first blog I want to bring to your
attention is one by Will Ryan at the Joyful Diabetic. Will covers
some of the facts about depression and gives several good suggestions
to aid in combating and managing depression.
Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-12208825085092695792012-01-24T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-24T00:02:21.781-06:00The Depression and Diabetes – A Cycle?
This discussion is not to include the
major depressions, but realize they can happen. Mild and short-term
depression is the most common for people with diabetes – about
double the risk, with approximately two-thirds of people with
diabetes at risk for depression. For people with depression, the
risk for diabetes is about 20 percent.
Several items came to light in my
continuing researchBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-91854034992216306332012-01-23T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-23T00:02:05.361-06:00The Types of Depression
I am writing this blog to give you some
information for my two following blogs. I am presenting some
information about the different types of depression. Many people
speak of depression and write about depression, but seldom do they
specify what type of depression they are talking discussion. I am
guilty of this, and I have read many studies and articles guilty of
this. I firmly believe Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-53766970164121142362012-01-20T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-20T00:02:07.504-06:00Diabetic Neuropathy – Part 5
In the last blog,
alternative treatments for diabetic neuropathy were mentioned. Now
it is time to discuss the alternative treatments as some are quite
effective, but again it is worth pointing out that not everything
will work for everyone.
Capsaicin is the chemical that gives
hot peppers their bite. When applied to the skin, capsaicin creams
can reduce pain sensations in some people. Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-40141065910196129902012-01-19T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-19T00:02:08.222-06:00Diabetic Neuropathy – Part 4
In
case you are not aware of this, diabetic neuropathy has no known
cure. Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of the
disease, relieving the pain, and managing the complications.
As
you should know, management of your blood glucose readings is
important. Maintaining these in a narrow range is the best solution
for slowing the progression of neuropathy. I will give you the
Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-8525473303392593112012-01-18T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-18T00:02:30.634-06:00Diabetic Neuropathy – Part 3
Seeing
a doctor is very difficult for many people. They do not like to
admit something is wrong that they cannot handle. Others just will
not see a doctor until they have to. Neuropathy is not something to
take lightly and does need to be seen by a doctor. It is better to
see a doctor sooner than later with neuropathy. I hate to say this,
but if you can manage your diabetes, neuropathy mayBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-31875177254250978662012-01-17T00:03:00.000-06:002012-01-17T00:03:00.272-06:00Diabetic Neuropathy – Part 2
Knowing
how to manage your diabetes helps prevent many of the complications
of neuropathy. In other words, know how to tightly manage your blood
glucose levels. It is also important to know when to see your doctor
when there are signs and symptoms of neuropathy as discussed in my
previous blog.
The
signs and symptoms may not always indicate neuropathy damage;
however, they may be an Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-35632096590788784362012-01-16T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-16T00:02:47.952-06:00Diabetic Neuropathy – Part 1
One
of the more problematic complications of diabetes is diabetic
neuropathy. It is a type of nerve damage where high blood sugars can
damage the nerves most often in your feet and legs. Diabetic
neuropathy can affect nerves in your entire body ranging from mild
problems to painful that can be disabling or fatal.
There
are four main types
of diabetic neuropathy. All are the result of Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-52173426178697706902012-01-13T00:03:00.000-06:002012-01-13T00:03:16.378-06:00Are We Going to Allow A Sugar Tax?
I have to end the week with this. This study is about imposing a “Sugar Tax” on our sugar-sweetened
beverages. This is proposed on the basis that it will cut into our
current obesity epidemic. The proposal is for a one cent per ounce
tax. Buy a 20-ounce bottle of your favorite sweetened beverage and
pay a tax of $0.20.
Does this seem steep? Not enough to
stop sales is what I think.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-9501143661226883702012-01-12T00:02:00.001-06:002012-01-12T00:02:24.014-06:00Other Doctors Could Learn From This Doctor
This doctor apparently is teaching other doctors as an instructor,
but he does have some excellent points for discussion. His one
thought of “How can I be a better doctor?” really drew my
attention. He then describes the 4 C’s, which he says he learned
from his mentors, colleagues, and patients. This makes him a doctor
I would like to meet and get to know in a doctor-patient
relationship.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-47913346555171550942012-01-11T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-11T16:03:51.046-06:00Surprise, Statins Not Shoved at Us!
This is a pleasant surprise, at the
least the part of not having statins shoved at us. I am surprised
that this study was allowed to go forward or even be published since
statins are not mentioned. It is going to be
very interesting to see how long this study stays posted before
people are asking that it be pulled because statins are not mentioned
or recommended.
Now, to the study, which Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-42707798410541847562012-01-10T00:03:00.000-06:002012-01-10T00:03:31.422-06:00Do We Need Diabetes Hero Worship?
Apparently, this is a need or many
diabetes newsletters would not be featuring a celebrity with diabetes
in almost every issue. Now comes the difficult part. No, I do not
admire them because I seldom follow them or know who they are. To me
they are just another person with diabetes.
Where I will agree with the hero
worship is what these celebrities are doing to shed light on diabetes
atBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-47400566108078544442012-01-09T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-09T00:02:59.121-06:00Knowing When to Test Post-Prandial
When do you test your blood glucose
after a meal? Many people do it at one hour and others do it at two
hours after eating. In my reading and experiences, either may be
correct and either may be false. It is for this reason I encourage
people to find their own post meal high point in blood glucose
levels. Since there are so many variables involved, you need to find
out what is best for you.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-14670014808921715482012-01-06T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-06T00:02:22.540-06:00Many NIH-Funded Clinical Trials Go Unpublished
At first reading, my reaction was maybe
the studies arrived at conclusions not looked for and maybe were not
news or worthy of publication. With many studies that do make the
press and even some that do make the journals being highly suspect,
we do need to be aware that many more studies never see print because
of poor results. Are our researchers so agenda driven that when a
study does not Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-32346076529533308922012-01-05T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-05T00:02:20.614-06:00Steps to Cut Medical Cost for Prediabetes Patients
Maybe someone has finally seen the
light in diabetes prevention. This article in WebMD was published on
June 28, 2011, but I had missed it until the other day. I hope this
gets better recognition and acceptance, as there is a huge cost
savings to be had if people with prediabetes can be educated and
possibly accept taking Metformin to bring prediabetes under excellent
management.
First, Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-65108466004843704792012-01-04T00:01:00.000-06:002012-01-04T00:01:59.913-06:00Sleep Deprivation by Doctors Harms Patients
Sleep Deprivation is touted in the
medical profession and doctors seem to think that it is okay. Not
only that, but for doctors that report working too many hours are
ostracized for reporting this. It is no wonder patients are so
distrusting of doctors. We are slowly learning that doctors are not
taking their Hippocratic Oath seriously and doing more patients harm
than good.
These areBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-7245130350398010992012-01-03T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-03T00:02:11.450-06:00Does Your Doctor Go On Autopilot?
This is a realization that I can relate
to happening. I have one doctor that seems to go on autopilot during
almost every visit. I will be analyzing key words in the future to see what
sends him to autopilot. I do know that he is not in favor of
patients that take a proactive role in their care and would prefer I
just follow his instructions.
This is an excellent article about
doctorsBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-87435283031238231822012-01-02T00:02:00.000-06:002012-01-02T00:02:40.063-06:00Honey Does Have Medicinal Properties
Honey is a favorite topic for me. I
started keeping bees as a youngster and did for several years until
college took me away. I have on occasion assisted other beekeepers
in the years since. I never did need to worry about being stung, as
I had no reaction to the stings other than the initial pain. I even
knew how to remove the attached stinger without inserting more of the
venom from the Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-71671500505472766762011-12-30T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-30T00:02:00.593-06:00Avoiding Weight Gain If You Take Insulin
The myth about weight gain on insulin
happens to be fact, although in reality it is muddied up by people.
For people with type 2 diabetes, taking insulin can cause weight
gain. There are several reasons for this. The one factor that comes
to the front is people use insulin as the medication of last resort.
Normally this is fought until there is no longer any choice, insulin
cannot be Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-3640688003502850422011-12-29T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-29T00:02:57.935-06:00Another Nail in the Wheat Coffin
It appears that even with the evidence
staring them in the face (from their own wheat bellies) registered
dietitians are not willing to eliminate wheat from their diet
recommendations. This article in WebMD clearly shows the conflict
they are having with wheat. They know that it is the cause of weight
gain, but do not want to give up the calories and fiber that wheat
supplies. Sorry people, Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-24974009970989369492011-12-28T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-28T00:03:28.891-06:00Common Sense Still the Only Answer
Throwing money at a problem does not
get improved results. This from a study about how hospitals have
invested heavily in new heart attack care programs, yet only see a
one (1) percent improvement in access to that care. This seems to be
a problem for much of the medical community.
So what is the problem? Apparently,
the distance people have to travel before they can receive the needed
Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-52592641278215872532011-12-27T00:01:00.000-06:002011-12-27T00:01:59.692-06:00Big Sugar Suing Big Corn Over Name Change
This is one battle where I hope the
Sugar Industries win. Yes, as a person with type 2 diabetes, both
are not good for us, but what the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is
trying to convince the US Department of Agriculture to allow needs to
be stopped.
The CRA wants to change the name from
high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to corn sugar. If I was them, I
would like to get rid of a Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-63052516926989915812011-12-26T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-26T00:03:20.276-06:00Diabetes Prevention Tools Not Being Used
I am not surprised by this press release and I do not think this will help in the US. Insurance
companies will not allow this and prevention is not a priority.
Doctors here are more interested in treating patients than using the
adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” No
the doctors will wait until the patient is ill before offering any
form of help. It is going to take Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-18682571867100618792011-12-23T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-23T00:02:28.930-06:00Why Do People with Diabetes Keep It a Secret?
This blog from Diabetes Health really
hit home for me. It reminded me of my blog of December 6 and a blog
last July by Ronnie Gregory. Why do people insist on keeping their
diabetes a secret? One question has been answered, but most of us
were aware of the answer because we always have the “diabetes
police” on patrol at every gathering.
And yes, we get tired of their snide
remarks about Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-54165129187972739142011-12-22T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-31T17:20:28.646-06:00Important Tests Needed By People With Diabetes - P4
There are always more tests if you have
diabetes. One test that you will receive or should be given every
time you visit the doctor is the blood pressure (BP) test. This
non-laboratory test is an indicator of your heart activity, health,
and potential artery problems.
Blood pressure (also termed
hypertension) is measured as systolic (upper) and diastolic (lower)
pressures. BP numbers Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-65766829756116699932011-12-21T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-21T00:02:05.892-06:00Important Tests Needed By People With Diabetes - P3The discussion of this blog will be about tests doctors should use to track your diabetes and related possible complications. The first test helps analyze the status of your kidneys, liver, blood proteins, electrolytes, and acid/base balance. This is a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) and is typically a group of 14 specific tests that have been approved, named, and assigned a CPT code (a Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-14122224162795398042011-12-20T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-20T00:02:54.070-06:00Important Tests Needed By People With Diabetes - P2Back in August 2010, I wrote about five or six important lab tests for people with type 2 diabetes. I need to update this and add more tests and be a little more detailed than I was then. It is not my intention to discuss the tests for gestational diabetes, but a few are common across all diabetes types. The discussion for this blog is about monitoring diabetes, by your doctor and by you.
OnceBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-1433414954269492612011-12-19T00:03:00.000-06:002011-12-19T00:03:55.178-06:00Important Tests Needed By People with Diabetes - P1Diagnosis of diabetes for type 2 is often a sticky topic in the last few years. This is very true for all types of diabetes. Too often physicians make assumptions that are not correct. They look at a person, the age, and often do one of the required tests. Often they are correct, but what a disappointment for those that are incorrectly diagnosed. Even the American Diabetes Association makes Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-28005656972673453942011-12-17T00:06:00.000-06:002011-12-17T00:06:17.270-06:00Holiday GreetingsTo all my readers
May you have a happy holiday season
Have a Merry Christmas!
and
A Happy New Year!
The blog will continue during the holidays. I wanted to take this opportunity to greet everyone and wish you happy holidays. Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-89994929638325052652011-12-16T00:02:00.001-06:002011-12-16T00:03:05.448-06:00Nanoparticles Help Deliver Steroids to RetinaOn July 15, 2011, I wrote a blog about the FDA asking for help in nanomedicine. Now we are seeing the first research making an appearance in the area of eyesight. What an appropriate arena for this to happen.
“Hitching a ride into the retina on nanoparticles called dendrimers offers a new way to treat age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. A study by investigators at Mayo Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-32075443306243231772011-12-15T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-15T00:02:05.849-06:00Microneedle Sensors May Allow Real-Time MonitoringThis type of article can really ignite the imagination. Microneedle is not a term that I had heard before, to say nothing about the applications for this. It was with keen interest that I skimmed the article looking for key points. There were many points where I was nodding my head and saying to myself, what next?
“Researchers from North Carolina State University, Sandia National Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-3235531060228506252011-12-14T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-14T00:02:06.788-06:00Exercise Is Good For Your Diabetes HealthI know that you are seeing this topic more and more often and I think you can stand another dose. If you think you have it tough, guess again! The gentleman that I wrote about in this blog is doing very well and loves to exercise. He has regained almost full use of his left leg over the summer and is looking forward to this December as the doctor is now convinced that the operation on his Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-10175987119925410142011-12-13T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-13T00:02:55.434-06:00AMA Lobbying Hard for Medicare BillDoctors, doctors, what must we do to get you out of politics and back to the practice of medicine. The American Medical Association is pulling out all the stops and concentrating their efforts on maintaining their profit margins. As a result expect to see patients' suffering increase and fewer Medicare patients being seen by doctors. They want you to think otherwise, but profits are profits, Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-6457638511651036602011-12-12T00:03:00.000-06:002011-12-12T00:03:01.084-06:00What Is A Medicare Patient To Do?With the mounting deficit and calls to curtail government spending, what is in store for Medicare and Medicaid patients? Will we see more healthcare rationing, more hospital supervised euthanasia, or will these patients be left where they are to suffer an undignified death? As a retired person on Medicare, I can believe all of this and more as our government forces euthanasia on the less Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-16148592780398249752011-12-09T00:04:00.000-06:002011-12-09T00:04:27.826-06:00The Risks of Excess Vitamins and Other NutrientsThis is an excellent topic to fit with the last two on supplements and multivitamins. I do not think about it generally because I am aware of the difference between fat and water-soluble nutrients. I do not consciously think about this because of the few supplements I do take, but I do tend to be more careful with fat-soluble because the body does not automatically flush excess out of the body.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-16089405237608247532011-12-08T00:04:00.000-06:002011-12-08T00:04:54.841-06:00How to Choose a MultivitaminAgain, WebMd has an article when needed. The last blog about supplements was inline with this. We do need to be aware of supplements and which ones are age appropriate. It appears that the food industry goes out of their way to prevent balanced nutrition with the highly processed foods we are exposed to in the stores. It should not be that difficult to eliminate the highly processed foods, Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-52473586956972214422011-12-07T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-07T00:02:05.495-06:00Are You Using Supplements for the Right Reasons?Are you using supplements for the right reason? Many do not and take a cocktail of supplements based on what the salesperson says. This can lead to over taking many of the supplements and creating a toxic effect when the supplements are not needed. Think about it for a while and decide if you are on this path.
The promises of the salesperson and claims on the packages are not the reason to be Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-54354584444804691002011-12-06T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-06T00:02:10.196-06:00Why Do You Let Teaching Moments Pass?I could list many people that write about this, but I am interested in why they let teaching moments for diabetes get away from them. This raises many questions and provides very few answers.
Is it the setting, the time, or the place that stops them? Are they people that want to keep their diabetes a secret to be kept in a closet? Are they too embarrassed to speak up? Or, is this an Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-43169756830936387522011-12-05T00:05:00.000-06:002011-12-05T00:05:18.935-06:00Another First in Patient CareApparently, with changes in the health care system and the likely decrease in Medicare funding projected for the next year, changes are happening especially in medical offices that now have electronic record systems in place and operating. On Tuesday, I was in the lab for tests and on the wall was a sign asking patients to notify lab personnel of any lab work done in the last 30 days in the Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-30447099987625903102011-12-03T00:03:00.000-06:002011-12-03T00:03:00.975-06:00November Is Past – Big Sad SighThis November was a big disappointment for an American Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day. Number one, none of the US diabetes groups or organizations seems to want anything to do with the International Diabetes Federations blue circle. This is a disappointment for many in the DOC. This should mean that we will need to lobby the entire year to convert any organization.
Another Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-43240520406963140702011-12-02T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-02T00:02:15.202-06:00How to Educate Those That Do Not Want to LearnI am going to start this topic and maybe others will be able to help me along the way. Yes, how do you educate people with type 2 diabetes that refuse to learn, or for that matter tune you out? I have had minor successes along the way, but few as difficult as one gentleman that just refused to listen or pay attention to anything I said for almost a year. He told me point blank that if he Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-54883485382503244042011-12-01T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-01T00:02:14.574-06:00Outpatient Care – The Good and BadOn 15 November, I experienced what I consider to be both sides of outpatient care, the good and bad. I was pleasantly surprised to be told when scheduled for my surgery that I must bring my own sleep apnea equipment. In my blogs before this, I had warned people that they may need to get prior approval from the hospital to use their own equipment. At least in my case this is no longer necessaryBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-45438430769752736082011-11-30T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-30T00:02:19.566-06:00Using Social Media for DiabetesThis is a topic that more bloggers are writing about, and some are covering it very well. They cover some of the more popular social media sites and give some excellent pointers for people that want to get involved, but are either very timid, or become overwhelmed in their search. Spend some time looking at the different aspects of social media.
This blog says a lot and introduces you to Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-9740209360845191062011-11-29T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-29T00:02:46.167-06:00Failure of Communication Increases Risk of MalpracticeThis is a study everyone should be aware of and not just the doctors even though it is directed at them. The first sentence of the article states, “Failure to communicate diagnostic test results increasingly puts physicians at greater risk for medical malpractice claims, researchers report in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).”
Then they go on to say “Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-43224470837592570012011-11-28T00:02:00.001-06:002011-11-28T00:04:58.816-06:00ADA Testing Method Has Failures for Our ChildrenAm I surprised at this, not at all, because at the time this decision was made by the ADA, there were many dissenting voices. They were saying that other tests were needed for accurate diagnosis. They were concerned that many labs did not have standardized testing procedures and the HbA1c did not account for ethnic differences. Granted this was mostly about using the A1c for adults, but Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-16560640687814229132011-11-25T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-25T00:02:22.122-06:00High Uric Acid Linked to Both Gout and DiabetesSince this is coming from the Mayo Clinic, I think we need to take notice. I have never thought about this since I have never been bothered by gout, but it is something that many people have problems with and once the symptoms go away, most people forget about it until the next time then have gout.
Dr. Eric Matteson, MD, MPH, head of rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn states, "ManyBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-5009215000053321402011-11-24T00:02:00.002-06:002011-11-24T00:08:22.222-06:00U.S. Surgeon Urges - Update Family Medical HistoryThe holidays are here and it is time to update family history when you have seldom seen family members around. Corner you favorite uncle or aunt and asks some hard questions about the family medical history. Read my blog from about a year ago on obtaining family history.
This year the U.S. Surgeon General declares Thanksgiving as the eighth annual “Family Health History Day”. I say it may takeBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-42285463541345186602011-11-23T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-23T00:02:20.477-06:00What is in a Title That Has People Upset?This is a most interesting article and presents a very real problem for title conscious people. Some doctors do seem the have their noses out of joint a little too much, but some are very understanding and tolerant. The discussion centers on the fact that many nurses and dietitians now are getting their PhD's and are being called doctor in the workplace. The question really becomes a problem Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-74365449085632755732011-11-22T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-22T00:02:13.573-06:00Three Choices for “Dosing” Insulin for Type 2I have not seen a lot of discussion about this topic. Many bloggers talk about bolusing for covering carbohydrates and for high blood glucose readings, but this blog by Joslin Communications talks about three choices for “dosing” insulin. This is talking about people with type 2 diabetes. Yes, type 1 is mentioned, but mainly as a comparison for helping type 2's get past their fear of needles Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-3950059176390250052011-11-21T00:02:00.001-06:002011-11-21T00:03:08.845-06:00No Double Standards for Natural Health ProductsI am almost sure our Canadian neighbors have heard this before, but it is interesting that both the American Medical Association and Canadian Medical Association are constantly calling for regulation of natural health products. While I know this is part of the checks and balances for both countries, both medical communities have increased the rhetoric recently for some reason.
While it is Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-21579565986139879722011-11-18T00:01:00.000-06:002011-11-18T00:01:55.466-06:00The Salt Debate – Not Going AwaySalt, one of the essential elements of life is generating a great debate. While the salt industry still claims it is all hot air and a turf war, other agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and doctors the world over say that too much salt is eaten by everyone and salt intake needs to be reduced. And, in another press release by another group, they say reducing salt only reduces Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-72143768876398947922011-11-17T00:03:00.000-06:002011-11-17T00:03:17.488-06:00Does Prediabetes Mean Eventually Diabetes?At least this one subject I can understand and partially agree with the answer given to a prediabetes question. Granted there are some terms that need better definition. This doctor missed a golden opportunity to give a great answer instead of the partial answer.
The question is does prediabetes mean that diabetes will follow. First, the answer that many people do not want to hear. If you do Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-8586750623040074112011-11-16T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-16T00:02:44.520-06:00Under Age 60, Have Diabetes, Get Hepatitis B ShotThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) stopped short of recommending hepatitis B vaccination for those over 60 because there is data showing that the vaccine is less likely to be effective in those who are frail and elderly.
They did have concern for many in nursing homes where proper procedures are not followed, and hepatitis B was accidentally spread by shared glucose monitors.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-16414022823178278532011-11-15T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-15T00:02:11.570-06:00Blame is Bad; Positive Attitude is Good for DiabetesWhen we are first diagnosed with diabetes, we all tend to go through a grieving process. First, we have anger, then denial, sometimes depression, and then acceptance. We do not all experience them at the same level, order, or even all of these. Denial for me was about three years after diagnosis and I had already developed good treatment habits, which did save me from many problems because theBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-32796111769334364302011-11-14T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-14T00:02:09.739-06:00Drugs for Depression Can Cause HypoglycemiaDamn if you do, and damn if you do not, seems to be the current dilemma if you have diabetes and suffer from depression. This is the warning that needs to be on every box of certain depression medications. If you suffer from depression, take time to read the instructions for the drug you are prescribed and do ask the doctor what side effects it will cause for people with diabetes. Be sure thatBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-7236602670031853892011-11-13T16:49:00.001-06:002011-11-13T16:51:50.521-06:00What is up at Health Central?There are some excellent diabetes bloggers writing for Health Central, but I do not know whether I am missing something, but with two diseases receiving national attention in the month, Alzheimer's and Diabetes, I would have thought Diabetes Month would have also rated some space. It is just for the number of times I have visited the site recently, I thought I would have seen something on the Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-90722029279800770672011-11-11T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-11T00:02:10.121-06:00Byetta Has Powerful Anti-inflammatory EffectByetta is a diabetes medication that I have wrestled with for several years about using. My endocrinologist and several friends have encouraged me to use it, but I have resisted because of the unpleasant side effects. Then along comes a press release that has me thinking about it again.
Exenatide (Byetta) is a drug prescribed to diabetes patients to improve blood glucose management. Now Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-4553265411647461962011-11-10T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-10T00:02:30.043-06:00Food Labels May Get OverhaulThis press release in HealthDay News is somewhat confusing and makes me wonder whom the writer works for, HealthDay News or the food industry.
First off, food labels are rarely on the front of food and beverage packages. Most are on the back, side, and occasionally even the bottom. Do they need to be simpler? Maybe not simpler, but a lot more informative and accurate is my point. Presently Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-69859759323139767062011-11-09T00:02:00.000-06:002011-11-09T00:02:56.843-06:00What Your Meter Tells You About Your EatingWe have all read this, but have you really tested this? Eating to your meter can be very beneficial in helping you manage your blood glucose. For those with type 2 diabetes and on oral medications, this is a philosophy you almost must adopt to manage diabetes effectively. Counting carbohydrates is even more important so that you learn how to manage the food intake to get the greatest Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-90722407964207383772011-11-08T00:03:00.000-06:002011-11-08T00:03:14.667-06:00Dietary Supplements and Your Doctor VisitsThis is a topic that I cannot seem to stay away from as it is constantly in the news. I understand the concerns of the medical community in trying to warn patients about the harmful effects and potential deadly effects of some supplements and herbal medications. Having just written recently about the toxic effects of overdosing in Vitamin D, I am not immune to the need to bring this to the Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-77737854885976302312011-11-07T16:30:00.000-06:002011-11-07T16:30:10.890-06:00We Need a Unifying Symbol for DiabetesI normally can live my life and let others live theirs. But this issue cries out for support and wide publicity.
The time has come to support the cause for diabetes and I admire Amy Tenderich for her stand on unifying behind one symbol and making this our symbol of choice. In reading the comments posted to her two blogs so far, I can see the division making its presence felt. I am not sure Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-21650196101267253872011-11-07T00:03:00.000-06:002011-11-07T00:03:08.623-06:00Physicians Worry about Misinformed PatientsThe battle between physicians and patients about information on the Internet just will not go away. Physicians continue to say that the Internet is not a reliable source for information and do not want their patients getting their information from the internet. Patients are complaining that their doctors are not providing them with information and the internet is the only place they can see andBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-80693268593290421242011-11-04T00:02:00.000-05:002011-11-04T00:02:07.969-05:00The Type 2 Diabetes SourcebookThe Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook by David Drum and Terry Zierenberg, R.N., CDE copyright 2006 is a book I purchased recently. I have just finished reading it and may donate it to my local library if I decide I want to give a very poor book to them. I think not.
When I purchased this book, I was in a rush and while I did look at the table of contents and especially a couple of chapters, I missed Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-26018825735670075562011-11-03T00:08:00.001-05:002011-11-06T22:02:19.732-06:00COI for Clinical Practice Guidelines RampantYes, conflicts of interest (COI) are influencing our clinical practice guidelines. It is not surprising that the American Diabetes Association is one of the offenders as is the American Heart Association. Now they may have the actual numbers by organization, but we are only given a total – 52 percent or a majority had either open conflict of interest or hidden conflict of interest.
Blogger Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-9685424448062509062011-11-02T00:02:00.000-05:002011-11-02T00:02:49.031-05:00Parents Now Have Web Site to Test AmblyopiaThis is not about diabetes, but I felt that parents of young children should know about this free test to assess their children for amblyopia. What is amblyopia you ask? The definition in Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary says “Function: n: dimness of sight especially in one eye without apparent change in the eye structures called also lazy eye, lazy-eye blindness.”
The test was designed byBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-90941516989081300792011-11-01T00:02:00.000-05:002011-11-01T00:02:42.433-05:00Diabetes Self-Education – An Important ToolSelf-education is one of the best tools for managing diabetes. The doctors do not have the time necessary and some do not have certified diabetes educators (CDEs) available even for referral. Often the doctors do not even have a registered dietitian available that specializes in diabetes. Many, but not all of us, have had less than favorable experiences with CDEs and others, so do be careful.
Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-1817053947050959472011-10-31T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-31T00:02:26.847-05:00Prediabetes and Its DangersSo you think there is no danger associated with prediabetes? An acquaintance of mine in this small town told me he was not going to worry about the prediabetes diagnosis as there were no dangers associated with it and either you had diabetes or you did not. So sure was he that he constantly reminded the group of us that had type 2 diabetes that he was going to be okay.
Why we continued to Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-17639679950868112782011-10-28T00:01:00.001-05:002011-10-28T22:13:11.737-05:00Alarming Trends in Diabetes ResearchWhen I first read the blog of September 21, 2011 by Tom Ross, I thought this is funny. Why would he write something like that? Okay, I thought he was out in left field – way out. However, as I have read many press releases since I read that, I find that a good number do fit or nearly fit the mold as he proposed it.
So I should not doubt Tom? I would have to say in hindsight that he is right. I Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-14041004540018446852011-10-27T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-27T00:02:25.637-05:00Too Much Vitamin D Can Be ToxicWhen I read the following article by Dr. John Cannell, I had to reread it several times to be sure I was not missing something. I have been researching and have a couple of friends researching to find other such problems with Vitamin D toxicity. To date there have been other cases found, but none as severe as the ones Cr. Cannell reports.
Should we be concerned? Generally no, but the warning Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-58378730378418869832011-10-26T00:22:00.000-05:002011-10-26T00:22:25.604-05:00Who Is At Fault?I dislike preaching on a topic; however, this is one topic that I admit galls me and I have to wonder why is it that our doctors are afraid to prescribe insulin except as a medication of last resort. I have always wondered if they were not confident with prescribing insulin because they did not know enough about it to teach the patients how to use it, or if they believe some of the myths about Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-17103281433584815552011-10-25T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-25T00:02:18.646-05:00Toning Shoes for Exercise Gets a Black EyeAnd rightly so, attention is deserved in this case. Greed, the rule rather than exercise safety seem rampant in the shoe industry. Because everyone is being encouraged to exercise, shoe companies decided to cash in with less than safety in mind and are turning out shoes that have brought them to the attention of the Federal Drug Administration because of unproven health claims.
While denying anyBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-52911613522212080592011-10-24T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-24T00:02:41.852-05:00Choosing The Right Blood Glucose MeterFor a person that is newly diagnosed with diabetes, selecting a blood glucose meter is not high on their list of things to do. Most often the certified diabetes educator or a dietitian, or in some cases the doctor or his/her nurse will present you with a limited selection and briefly discuss each and ask which you want. In my case it was a hospital CDE that had done her homework and knew which Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-38204494557109545342011-10-21T00:03:00.001-05:002011-10-21T00:04:31.044-05:00What Type of Patient Are You?Why am I concerned you ask? Because it is important for you to know how to get the best healthcare possible. If you have read my two blogs on types of patients, here and here, you have a better idea about yourself, and how you deal with your doctor. I hope that I have encouraged you to think and read as each illness or disease has its own problems. There is a lot of good information available forBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-43006036385462747282011-10-20T00:07:00.000-05:002011-10-20T00:07:10.930-05:00Interventions That Benefit PatientsThis is a very interesting collection of studies and maybe the right interventions were chosen for a change unlike the ACCORD and other studies of like ilk. Now we have something that can be comprehended and should be put into practice. Instead of medical interventions of shoving higher doses and more medications at patients, behavioral and educational interventions show more promise for reducingBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-18650616705573931882011-10-19T00:48:00.000-05:002011-10-19T00:48:07.798-05:00Some Supplements Create Risk of DeathThis was a disturbing piece of news and one that deserves attention. While it has yet to be studied in men, women between the ages of 55 to 69 need to be cautious and possibly talk this over with their doctor. I would suggest all women in the change of life and older should be cautious.
Many supplements are safe, but there are those that pose an increased risk for death in women. These Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-4597122559858881892011-10-18T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-18T00:02:01.356-05:00Dangerous Conflicts Between Rx Drugs and Herbal MedsMany people are using complementary and alternative medical (CAM) treatments such as herbal supplements for chronic pain. This is an area where patients need to use extra caution. Some of the prescription medications and herbal medications can have very serious and potentially harmful side effects. This is a must for older patients as they do not realize how serious these side effects can be.
I Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-83547888872788191552011-10-17T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-17T00:02:08.393-05:00A Campaign for All of UsA problem faces all of us, whether we are type 1, type 2, or any other type. How much longer are we going to put up with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) setting the limits for how many test strips we can be reimbursed for and that we can use? Yes, we will be taking on a strong arm of the government, but the need is there to do this. We cannot continue to allow them to take Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-84594412636642564932011-10-14T00:02:00.000-05:002012-01-12T16:47:12.565-06:00AADE's Seven Self-Care Behaviors HandoutsThe American Association of Diabetes Educators has seven self-care behaviors handouts. As handouts go, they are too short and missing a lot of information. They did do a good thing by having them in Spanish, but not directed to any specific dialect.
Since I am not a member of AADE, this may be the reason I am not able to download any of the handouts. I can save them as individual PDF files so Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-6742050084263524632011-10-13T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-13T00:02:05.933-05:00More on the AADE DiscussionThe challenges for the AADE are many and varied. Will they be able to rise to the challenge and meet many of their goals? This remains to be seen, but they are starting to make improvements, all be it at a snails pace. Of the five changes spelled out in Amy's article in 2007, all of them need further work although some of the changes are beginning to have progress. I would rate the progress to Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-5816715907498334922011-10-12T00:01:00.000-05:002011-10-12T00:01:58.487-05:00Some Suggestions for AADEIn my research since September 29, 2011 about the American Association of Diabetes Educators, I have seen some promising goals and projects mentioned and some areas that are not really discussed.
The problem preventing many solutions is our medical insurance industry, which blocks these from becoming a reality. This is going to become a problem for the states if they do not modernize their laws Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-83579478225381117182011-10-11T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-11T00:02:10.223-05:00Diabetes – Where Knowledge Is PowerDiabetes is not the only chronic disease where knowledge is power, but it certainly is important in diabetes. Hopefully the new president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, Donna Tomky will be able to make more of the changes necessary for the AADE to return to a viable and worthwhile organization instead of an antiquated behemoth that is a cover for members that ignore their Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-48427526175511093052011-10-10T00:05:00.001-05:002011-12-13T17:08:19.740-06:00We Need You!Are you looking for a place to discuss diabetes and the related diabetes complications? Are you also looking for a place if you are outside the English speaking community and would like to increase you knowledge and usage of the English language?
If so, why not join MyDiaBlog.com and participate in the discussions. We have room for you. We do not allow automatic membership because we try to Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-43541300012530808592011-10-07T00:02:00.002-05:002011-10-07T00:06:22.698-05:00Blood Glucose Levels for Safe ExercisingBecause of all the blogs appearing about exercise, I felt it was time to discuss some problems people tend to ignore when they exercise. Yes, too many people ignore their blood glucose levels, especially the people with type 2 diabetes. Most people with type 2 diabetes don't even tell their doctors they are starting to exercise or even that they are exercising. Many are just plain lucky they haveBob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-91884238607802489272011-10-06T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-06T00:02:20.217-05:00More questions for AADEThis continues the discussion of AADE and how they are going to continue to improve when they leave so many issues unanswered and seem to ignore many of them as if they were hot potatoes. Maybe the AADE needs to encourage their CDEs to get back to some basics and treat people with more respect, more empathy, and do more education.
Continuing with questions for the AADE - how are they going to Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-13651061698534576972011-10-05T00:03:00.001-05:002011-10-05T00:04:23.181-05:00Is the AADE Actually Making Improvements?Amy Tenderich had a guest blogger on September 29 that answered some of questions about the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). Yes, this is the certified diabetes educators (CDEs) we are discussing. They have made some improvements over the last year, but there is a lot more that needs to be done. These are a few of the ideas I want to cover.
First, there needs to be better Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-22594509415903596702011-10-04T00:04:00.000-05:002011-10-04T00:04:59.964-05:00Old Problems in Diabetes EducationAn examination of an article and the progress being made is in order. Amy Tenderich made some convincing arguments in her article of November 15, 2007 in Diabetes Health. Then in the reply to these problems by Donna Tomky on Amy Tenderich's blog of September 29, 2011 was a pleasant surprise, but still left many questions needing discussion, if not still needing complete answers. We can accept Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-17127367147404964942011-10-03T00:02:00.000-05:002011-10-03T00:02:43.297-05:00Maggots May Help Diabetic WoundsI have to be amused every time I see another article on the use of maggots. No, there is nothing wrong with using them and since their use has been around for centuries, why all the fuss. Just use them and quit making a big deal about it. Yes, I know that our MRSA infected hospitals and newly trained doctors have a revulsion to their use, but be realistic. We need this type of maggots for some Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-89735652675052289162011-09-30T00:10:00.000-05:002011-09-30T00:10:58.917-05:00Introduction To Prediabetes – Part 2Some important reminders for all people, without or with diabetes. First obtain copies of all lab reports and tests preformed by your doctor or hospital. I cannot emphasize how important this is for tracking your health. If you have a family history with type 2 diabetes, this may help you know when to see a doctor and have him/her do the necessary tests. Next, make sure that your doctor is Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-51767056410468803332011-09-29T00:02:00.000-05:002011-09-29T00:02:37.116-05:00Introduction To Prediabetes – Part 1Words of warning! Have you had your doctor say to you or a family member, “be careful what you eat, your blood sugar is a little high”, or “you have a touch of sugar so watch what you eat!”. I won't go into other phrases that have been used, but many doctors just can't bring themselves to tell a patient they have prediabetes or might be near to a diagnosis of diabetes. Some even delay the Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-12316579327474898242011-09-28T00:03:00.002-05:002012-01-07T17:53:40.100-06:00Terms Used for DiabetesIf you get nothing else from this blog, I want you to get in the habit of asking for a copy of your lab test results and make sure that you get a copy before leaving the doctor's office. The good news is that if the current proposal David Mendosa wrote about in his blog here goes into effect, we will have the right to receive them from the lab even before our appointment. Some do receive them Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-28483358650450780192011-09-27T10:53:00.001-05:002011-09-27T10:55:14.028-05:00Finally, the AACE/Takeda Site Is OperationalFinally, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Takeda Pharmaceuticals approved resource site is up and available to the online community. Am I surprised about the site? I am surprised a little, but it is about what I expected for the start – very spartan and very closed in what they are recommending for approved sites. For those of us that may have hoped for more and maybe a Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-63666602533202007642011-09-27T00:03:00.000-05:002011-09-27T00:03:46.436-05:00Watch for a post laterWatch this spot for a post later today as I am not allowed to post it now. Thank you.Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-49694894549964189022011-09-26T00:02:00.000-05:002011-09-26T00:02:46.068-05:00The Discussion On WheatDr. William Davis has published his book “Wheat Belly” and expected much of the outcry from the wheat industry. The wheat industry is coming out swinging and is pushing wheat with the all the medical associations and anyone that will listen. They are also under other pressures because of the gluten-free requirements of celiac disease and the latest gluten-free fad that is sweeping the country.
Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7839273301638915153.post-78634128050648861212011-09-23T00:03:00.000-05:002011-09-23T00:03:03.429-05:00Obesity Prevention Should Consider Day CareThis study is correct that day care needs some light shined on it to help in the fight against childhood obesity, and not mentioned is the fight against childhood type 2 diabetes. Focusing attention on one factor (day care) should not be the case although this article does bring up some excellent weaknesses and problems with our day care facilities and systems which needs to be highlighted and Bob Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273528282720201489noreply@blogger.com0