DIABETES IN CONTROL

H. Peter Chase, M.D

Author of Understanding Diabetes, joins us to offer printable overviews from his “Pink Panther” guide to diabetes. The first article is Blood Glucose Testing

H. Peter Chase, M.D



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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

“Test your Diabetes Knowledge”

Issue 149

Answer the patient case question.

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KRISTINA SANDSTEDT

Kristina Sandstedt

 

brings us the first installment of Seated Exercise Series: Chair Calisthenics.

 

 

Kristina Sandstedt, MS



SHERRI SHAFER

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Marilyn Porter

Marilyn Porter

explains how this fits with the future in Refining, or Rather, Redesigning, the Food Guide Pyramid  

Marilyn Porter, RD, CDE

Dr. Thomas Burke Ph.D

Summary of Prospective Peripheral Neuropathy Studies of 220 Limbs.  Showing Restoration of Protective Sensation
 
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This Weeks Newsletter

April 02, 2003 Issue 149

This week  

Thanks to all of you who stopped by our booth at the 2003 APHA Annual Conference in New Orleans.  

We are still looking for Pharmacists who want to experience insulin pump use, and become a pump trainer. If you have an interest please click here to see if you qualify for this experience.

H. Peter Chase, M.D., the author of Understanding Diabetes, the number one book used by families in the United States, joins us to offer printable overviews from his “Pink Panther” guide to diabetes. The first article is Blood Glucose Testing

Please check out our exclusive interview with Mary Jo Dudley, the AADE Diabetes Educator of the year.   

More info on Lipid Soluble Thiamine for Diabetes: Evan David Rosen, M.D., Ph.D, explains how this nutrient helps with diabetes in his feature Diabetes Uncomplicated 

Check out this weeks Tools for Your Practice: Lifescan has their new version of the OneTouch Diabetes Management Software v2.0.  

This week’s overview:

Item #1: Alternate Site Testing is the same as Fingerstick testing.

Item#7:  Bone marrow stem cells provide Insulin

Item:#15  Aspirin is not for all of your patients. 

Check out this weeks “Test Your Knowledge” question.  Click Here

Dave Joffe, Editor-in-Chief


News Flash - News Flash

Aspirin's Anti-Clotting Ineffective for those at Greatest Risk 

See Item #15 Below


1. Alternative-Site Testing (AST) Is Consistent With Fingertip BG Results*

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2. Newest-Generation Calcium Channel Blockers Better Tolerated By Hypertension Patients

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3.  Dangerous Cardiovascular Complications Endanger Pregnant Diabetic Women

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4.  Patent Issued for New Implantable Glucose Biosensor

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5.   Lack of Vitamin D Increases Risk for Type 1 Diabetes

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6.   Undernutrition of Preterm Infants Protects Against Insulin Resistance

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7.   Bone Marrow Stem Cells Provide Insulin Source*

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8.   C-Peptide Improves Sensory Nerve Function in Type 1 Diabetes

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9.    Lead Levels Linked to Hypertension

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10.  Cranberry Juice Raises HDL Cholesterol Levels

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11.  Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy Benefit Type 1’s*

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12. Black Americans With African Roots Less Sensitive to Insulin

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13.  Cilostazol Benefit Diabetics With Peripheral Vascular Disease

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14.   Bronx Has Highest Obesity, Diabetes Rates in New York City

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15.   Aspirin's Anti-Clotting Ineffective for those at Greatest Risk*

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----- Anais Nin

 

NEWS FLASH !!!

Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Plan  

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DIABETES NEWS FLASH

TOP DIABETES STORIES

  Alternative-Site Testing (AST) Is Consistent With Fingertip BG Results*

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  Bone Marrow Stem Cells Provide Insulin Source*

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  Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy Benefit Type 1’s* Click Here

  Aspirin's Anti-Clotting Ineffective for those at Greatest Risk* Click Here

  Diabetes In Control 10,000 Step Study, 30 MILLION STEPS & 15,000 Miles LATER! 

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The Fourth Annual Conference on ObesityApril 4-6, 2003

Evan D. Rosen

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More info on Lipid Soluble Thiamine for Diabetes: Evan David Rosen, M.D., Ph.D, explains how this nutrient helps with diabetes in his feature Diabetes Uncomplicated   

Evan D. Rosen M.D., Ph.D



Tools For Your Practice

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Fred Pescatore, MD

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Dr.  Pescatore

Gives us part 4 of his series: 

Diseases Linked to Obesity and Insulin Resistance with DIABETES: the Devasting disease



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DR. BRIAN P. JAKES

Dr. Brian P. Jakes, Jr.

 

has prepared an overview of Hypertension and Hyperinsulinemia and some novel approaches to each condition. 

 

Dr. Brian P. Jakes, Jr.,

N.D., C.N.C.



Dr Richard K. Bernstein

 

Dr. Richard K. Bernstein's Corner

 

Dr. Richard BernsteinCheck out Dr. Bernsteins Corner for Insights for Controlling Blood Sugars

 

Dr Richard K. Bernstein M.D., F.A.C.E., F.A.C.N., C.W.S.



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Why Focusing On Intensive Glucose Control With Drugs Alone Is Counterproductive Potentially effective, available interventions.

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