Archive for November, 2009

Feeling Animated

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break.  We spent the weekend laughing and relaxing with friends. I’ll admit: we ate too much, and also geeked out just a little playing with some new Web 2.0 stuff. Um, just watch this … {{Grin}} Editor’s Note: Don’t forget to share your Thanksgiving with the Big D story (or Xmas...
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Thank You, Dr. Frederick Banting

In honor of both National Diabetes Month and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to share with you the story of a man whom we all owe a debt of gratitude: Dr. Frederick Banting. Some of you may know this, but World Diabetes Day was chosen to be on November 14 because it is Dr. Banting’s...
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‘Tis the Season DiabetesMine Holiday Survival Story Contest: Starts Now!

The holidays are around the corner and that means another edition of the DiabetesMine ‘Tis the Season! Survival Sweepstakes. For this year’s contest, we’re asking you to submit your “Best Of” or “Worst Of” stories about surviving the holidays with diabetes. The “Best Of” category asks you, Dear Readers, to share your triumphs and successes with...
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Glucose Measurement In Your Ear. For Real.

A gentleman cornered me at the Diabetes Technology Society meeting earlier this month, and said he wanted to talk non-invasive glucose monitoring.  How could I resist? He said his name was Avner Gal, from Israel. He pulled out a chunky little MP3-looking device, and plugged in a cord with a small clamp on the end. Then...
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