Ch-ch-ch-changes… I really dislike when I read that how we have been doing what we have done for years, it is now not how it should be done! Are you following me? We all know as diabetics we prick our lil’ ol’ fingers and make sure that we keep our blood sugar levels within “normal” limits approximately 4 times a day. The typical, and I say typical because I know that every diabetic is different, is to check our blood glucose in the morning before breakfast, before we eat our lunch, before we eat our dinner and then once before …read more

The International Diabetes Federation has introduced a new definition for children and adolescents at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease later in life.
“Almost 4 million deaths every year are a consequence of diabetes-related causes. And with diabetes set to reach 380 million people within a generation, the death toll can only rise.(3) This is the first generation where children may die before their parents.”
Is that scary, or what? As a community, heck a society, we have to set guidelines and enforce education on this as well as have support systems in place for our …read more

The International Diabetes Federation accomplished their main objective when the general assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution recognizing the worldwide diabetes epidemic. Diabetes affects 246 million people globally. That number is expected to increase by at least 50% in the next 15 years.
The IDF-led Unite for Diabetes campaign, which has brought together the largest ever diabetes coalition, including patient organizations from over 150 countries, the majority of the world’s scientific and professional diabetes societies, many charitable foundations, service organizations and industry. Thanks to this enthusiastic support, a key battle has been won in the fight …read more