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David Spero
David Spero has been a nurse for 32 years and has lived with multiple sclerosis for 25 years. He is author of two books: The Art of Getting Well: Maximizing Health When You Have a Chronic Illness (Hunter House 2002), and Diabetes: Sugar-coated Crisis – Who Gets It, Who Profits, and How to Stop It (New Society 2006). He writes for Diabetes Self-Management and Arthritis Self-Management magazines. He is a project director with New Health Partnerships: Improving care by Engaging Patients, a project of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
Is Weight Good for You?
For those interested in weight issues, new Canadian research shows, again, that being “overweight” — having a body mass index (BMI) of 25–29.9 — is associated with a longer lifespan than that of “normal” weight people (BMI 18.5–24.9). According to the study, people who are mildly “obese,” (obesity class I, BMI 30–34.9) have the same risk of death as normal weight people. Not until weight reaches obesity class II (BMI 35–39.9) does heaviness seem to increase mortality…
Tight Control OK if You Want It
Surprise! I — and various other diabetes bloggers — were right. Ever since results from the ACCORD study were released last year, some in the media and the medical establishment have been reporting that strict blood glucose control is bad for people with diabetes…
Health-Care System Needs Healing
The American health-care system is gravely ill, and it’s making our whole society sick. Health care in America costs from twice to six times as much per capita as the other countries that spend the most for health care. For these trillions, we get worse health outcomes. Diabetes treatment is the perfect illustration.
News Roundup
I’ve been dealing with a bad cold of late, but I’m still keeping an eye on the latest diabetes news. Here are some headlines that have caught my attention recently…
Make it the “Feel Good” Diet
Two weeks ago, I discussed the “Tastes Good” diet. My entry proposed that eating for pleasure, taking your time, and enjoying your food could lead to better health. But now I want to amend the diet — the “Tastes Good” diet is good, but the “Feel Good” diet is even better…
Does Your Body Know (What to Eat)?
I’ve been reading The Diet Survivor’s Handbook, by Judith Matz, LCSW, and Ellen Frankel, LCSW. They tell heavy people not to diet, but to learn to trust their bodies to pick the right foods. “Eat when you’re hungry; eat what your body wants; stop when you’re full” is the mantra. But would this work for you? Should people with diabetes trust their bodies? Let’s think about this…
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How Much Doctoring is Too Much for a Type 1?
Eric Lagergren
Lantus and Cancer: Further Study Needed
Diane Fennell
Is Weight Good for You?
David Spero
Just Call Me A Peripatetic Diabetic
Jan Chait
Food Group Superfoods: Fats (Part 11)
Amy Campbell
Diabetes and the Downturn
Find out about organizations and programs that can help with health-care expenses during tough times.
Keeping Active With Diabetes and Arthritis
Exercise can help control both diabetes and arthritis. Here’s how to get started and stay injury-free.
How Much Do You Know About Indigestion?
Learn what you can do to prevent indigestion, as well as when to seek medical help.
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