Here is one that I always liked that helps show the power of our minds….It is true of our diabetes management also….your mind and your thoughts have a huge impact on your diabetes control.

“Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.”

 Keep going…..............Peace,    Bob

Well, living in Florida brings with it the joy of hurricanes. So far Fay has not been much but we are getting some sustained winds of 35-40 miles per hour and a lot of rain. I always wonder, do you batton down the hatches and stay put, or do you get out. It became clear back in 2005 as my family of 6 at the time was huddled in the pantry for about 4 hours worried about the horrific winds that were reeking havoc on my yard and home. when we went into the woods, you could see where an area of live oaks were spun out in a circle about 200-300 feet across….an obvious tornado…hence the freight train sound we heard.

That turned out to be a tropical storm of less than the designated hurricane strength(72 mph) but I can only tell you, that if a class 1 is for sure gonna hit us, me and my family will be gone…

I always worry about what do you take, how do you manage your diabetes, and when will you be able to get back. Preperation always helps make the transition during the storm a whole lot easier. Evacuation with the D….doesn’t sound like too much fun.

Best wishes and Keep going…..Peace,   Bob

I met another Type 1 diabetic last evening who was on MDI and was leery of using the pump. His thoughts were that he already knew what he was doing and thought he was doing good enough…..however after less than 20 years as a diabetic he did mention that his feet would sometimes tingle….ruh roh….He also mentioned how he really doesn’t test but 1x a day or so.

I always try to push people to manage themselves much more tightly so as to stave off damage from long term highs…

He was interested in the CGMS but when he heard it was 235.00 a month, he said he couldn’t afford it. I thought to myself, wow…..guess what your true costs are gonna be as you go another few years with less than stellar control…the cost of diabetes is not just dollars, but also in life and limb.

Please, Please, Please…..do whatever it takes to gain control, and if you have to, work a second job to pay for your supplies,  find assistance somehow, somewhere, but don’t short yourself the absolute best care possible….This is your LIFE!!!!!!!! You won’t be handed another body if this one fails!!!!! Your loved ones deserve your best efforts possible…    Keep Going…

PEACE…..........

Wishing you more…..Bob

In the  next few weeks, parents across America will be worried about sending their little ones back to school. It will be even more scary for parents of a diabetic child. Now is the time for the parents of a diabetic child to be contacting their schools and setting up meetings with the administrators, teachers, coaches, substitute teachers, nurses and even the bus driver. Dont assume that any of them know anything about diabetes. You should also update your childs 504 plan (American Disabilities Act).

The JDRF has kits and help for how to build your childs 504 plan. You can go to www.jdrf.org .

You are your child’s best advocate, no one will look out for your child like you will….....

Keep going….........Cheers,    Bob

Apparently so, according to this new study:
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=17125

“While it is believed the development of type-1 diabetes has some hereditary influences, research also suggests environmental factors—including diet—play a role. Researchers from The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora, Colo. report a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with a decreased risk of pancreatic islet autoimmunity, a condition associated with the development of type-1 diabetes.”