Alicia over at Mental Health Notes sent me a very interesting little article. It has to do with toys, batteries and some low lighting… yes, it is indeed about vibrators. But wait. It is about vibrators and diabetes. Who knew that the two could be linked?

It seems that in the southern US state of Alabama there is a ban on the sale of sex toys. That would include any device designed or marketed as used primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs for anything of pleasuring of such. Oh, rules are so horrid sometimes!

But… it also seems that diabetes is one of the ways to get around this little ol’ rule. Such exciting news!

The law, though, does make exceptions for “a bona fide medical, scientific, educational, legislative, judicial, or law enforcement purpose… While sex toys are often used recreationally, they can also improve sexual function for people with certain medical conditions. Diabetes and multiple sclerosis, for instance, affect nerve transmission, which can dull sexual sensation.”

And there you have it, vibrators can help your neuropathies that are secondary to complications of diabetes. Seriously speaking, vibrators can help the ol’ nerve sensations and aid in restoring sexual feelings and gratification for those that are afflicted with decreased sensation. Could something that gives one such sense of self pleasure and increased sexual confidence really be all that bad? I think not!

via Slate

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What’s The Buzz About Vibrators And Diabetes?

• The cost of treating diabetes complications in the U.S. was estimated at $22.9 billion in 2006.
• 3 out of 5 people with type 2 diabetes have at least one other serious health problem related to their disease.
• The cost of treating the complications of diabetes averages $10,000 per patient per year, with patients paying nearly $1,600 of that out of their own pockets.

That is some serious money! If the education, treatment and “know how” is within our reach, why don’t we take full advantage of it?

“We have the tools to do it right, so it is clear that we have not focused enough on early detection, early and aggressive treatment, and prevention of complications,” he says.

The secret lies in each patient having to take responsibility for themselves. I have said before that we are our own best advocate. Be smart, be informed, get care. You only get one go around, why not make it a good one?

via Web MD Medical News

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Treating Diabetic Complications Is Serious Money!