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S7 Elite CPAP System — Medgadget.com

I think I’ll stick with my Goodnight for right now, but this does look nice.
S7 Elite CPAP System

dLife TV – The Diabetes Weblog – www.thediabetesblog.com

Hmmm, it didn’t remind me of the View at all. At least the View’s round table can be informative.

I don’t like their choice of Air time. Opposite 60 Minutes is not good, but at least I have DVR. It should be rebroadcast at different times.

I also think too much emphasis was on newly diagnosed and not enough long term, but it IS their first episode.

Welcome To Diabetes In Control – Treatment of Sleep Apnea Lowers Glucose Levels in Diabetics

I know when I have trouble with food cravings sticking to low carb does help.

Welcome To Diabetes In Control – Why Low-Carb Diets Produce Fast Results For Obese Diabetics

Why Low-Carb Diets Produce Fast Results For Obese Diabetics

It started with a flight delay in Dallas. Our layover was about 1 hour in Gatwick, but the flight was delayed by two hours.

I’ve got 2 minutes left on a Wifi card, and will update more on my Treo.

This won’t help Type 2’s, but it might help Type 1’s.

The question that need to be answered though is

a) does it solve the problem that started diabetes in the first place? Since we don’t know why Type 1 diabetics develop it in the first place…

b) Are anti-rejection drugs better than taking insulin? Since I’m fairly stable on insulin, I’d pass, but then I’m not a Type 1 either.

It’s an interesting development though. Other countries are also on this path.

Health News – Islet Cell Transplants ‘Cure’ British Diabetic

The first fully successful islet cell transplantation in the United Kingdom has “cured” a 61-year-old man who has had type 1 diabetes for about 30 years.

I think, she’s taken an opposite approach, but my blood sugar has been harder to control. Need to read again.

The Health Care Blog

QUALITY: Alternative approaches to diabetes, by Pamela E. Mack

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Before I can comment intelligently on Alvin’s and Pam’s posts, I need to take some time to digest and make sure I’m reading what she is doing correctly.

I’m a huge avocate of tight control. I feel lously if my control isn’t good. I hate that.

And how can anyone dream of a closed loop system if we can’t draw blood and guarantee that we have an accurate reading?

Welcome To Diabetes In Control – Glucose Meter Problems Reported to FDA

I haven’t said much in the blog, but my husband and I are traveling to Monte Carlo in March. He’s going to play in the European Series of Poker.

We’ve been slowing gathering things we might need — I’ve got a battery for the CPAP so I can sleep on the airplane.

I’ve got a few none health related things on my list, but the biggest thing is making sure I have a legal carry on bag so I can have everything with me.