Joslin research finds nearly three-quarters of youths with diabetes insufficient in vitamin D

BOSTON – [Dec. 15, 2008] – Three-quarters of youths with type 1 diabetes were found to have insufficient levels of vitamin D, according to a study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center – findings that suggest children with the disease may need vitamin D supplementation to prevent bone fragility later in life.

"To our surprise, we found extremely high rates of vitamin D inadequacy," said Lori Laffel, M.D., M.P.H., Chief of the Pediatric, Adolescent... read more

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'A staggering problem'

A new study from the CDC projects that the number of adults 40 and older with diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults, will reach 16 million in 2050, up from 5.5 million in 2005. Diabetics are also more prone to developing cataracts and glaucoma, the study notes, and older Latinos and blacks are expected to be disproportionately affected.

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Watch Out for Foot Ulcers

You know about stomach ulcers, but foot ulcers? That’s right: You can get an ulcer on your foot. Some diabetics, both type 1 and type 2, encounter painful, red sores shaped like a crater that ooze pus and emit a foul-smelling discharge. Foot ulcers occur in high-pressure areas, most commonly found on the bottom or side of the big toe and on the ball of the foot, especially under the big toe joint. The break... read more

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The Weather Outside and Within

In my almost two years now of living with Type 1 diabetes, I rarely fall into the woe-is-me mode, and I rarely blame circumstances in my day-to-day life on the diabetes. Oh, I’ll blame things on diabetes, on a rare occasion when no other excuse will work quite as well: to get out of events, to arrive a smidge late for work, that sort of stuff.

(Hey, the condition needs to come with some... read more

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Major Advancement for potential new therapy in treating Type 1 diabetes

This pdf is a newsletter from the Faustman studies. These are studies (and currently doing human trials) of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in treating type 1 diabetes. BCG is currently sused to prevent TB. It kills the "rogue T-cells" that destroy the insulin producing beta cells.

Very interesting read... and good news, too!

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Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Soaring

TUESDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans with diabetic retinopathy is expected to increase from 5.5 million to 16 million by the year 2050, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
Diabetic retinopathy, which is damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. In 2004, about $500 million was spent on direct medical... read more

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Mom charged with neglect in diabetic daughter's death

MUNCIE -- A Muncie mother is being held in jail without bond after being charged with neglecting her diabetic daughter, who died.

Amber Sky Bertram, 29, failed to manage her eight-year-old daughter's type 1 diabetes, said city police Sgt. Linda Cook. She was booked into the Delaware County Jail on Friday on a charge of neglect of a dependent causing death, a class A felony.

Kaitlyn Mae Borson, a second-grader at Grissom Elementary School, died... read more

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Kids struggle with diabetes

Just imagine going to a restaurant and ordering a plate of food. Before you even take a bite, you must estimate the serving size of each food on the plate. Then, you must correctly estimate the amount of carbohydrates in that food, add it all up, and then give yourself insulin. Now imagine doing this every time you eat! That’s the harsh reality of living with diabetes.

When I entered my freshman year of college,... read more

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Turn to Diabetic Care Services for Personalized Support and Hassle-Free Diabetes Supplies

CLEVELAND, Dec 05, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- One of the largest online retailers of diabetic testing supplies launched an upgraded version of its Web site, providing even more support for people with diabetes
People with diabetes have an even stronger support system thanks to Diabetic Care Services, one of the largest online retailers of diabetes supplies. The company launched an improved version of its Web site last month that makes it easier for... read more

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New Pharmacy Caters to Patients with Diabetes

Diabetic patients have very specific pharmaceutical needs that can be a challenge. But with the Oct. 6 arrival of A1c RX, diabetics now can have their own personal pharmacist by their side. A1cRX has two new offices, located in Carlsbad and Encinitas.

“A1c RX is a diabetes specialty pharmacy dedicated to the specific pharmacy needs of patients with diabetes,” said Michael Bosse, PharmD. and company owner. “Every patient that schedules an appointment with us... read more

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