Sat.Jan 25, 2014 - Fri.Jan 31, 2014

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You and Hypoglycemia: What Others Should Know

Insulin Nation

'Sometimes, it can take a day of disaster to help people with diabetes to realize they need to be more communicative with those around them about the possibility of hypoglycemia. That was the case for “Dr. P”, a diabetes blogger and English professor who runs the website Diagnosednotdefeated.com. Dr. P, who prefers to go by a pseudonym because she hasn’t told her co-workers about her condition, had a hypoglycemic event that ruined a day of sightseeing in Normandy, France.

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My review of the Polar Loop activity tracker #wearables #quantifiedself @PolarGlobal

Medicine and Technology

This review was originally published on FitnessTechMD by @DrJosephKim These days, stories are buzzing about "wearables" because of the hype generated at CES in Las Vegas. We're seeing LG, Sony, Epson, Garmin, and a host of other companies launching their wearable activity trackers. Don't want to wait for the latest and greatest? I've been testing multiple wearable activity trackers for the past few weeks/months and here I'll be writing about the Polar Loop which retails for $109.95.

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Latinos and Diabetes: The Need for Outreach

Insulin Nation

'Hispanics and Latinos make up the fastest-growing demographic of the U.S. population. They also are experiencing the fastest increase in the rates of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and that alarms many public health officials. According to a recent American Diabetes Association analysis of diabetes health data, 52.5% of Hispanic women and 45.4% of Hispanic men will have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in their lifetimes.

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Trial And Error Happiness

Insulin Nation

'T1 By Design. From as early as I can remember, my life has always revolved around food. I grew up on a vineyard in Corsica, an island that is a cultural blend of France and Italy. In addition to wine, my family also produced olive oil and grew every kind of fruit and vegetable one can grow under the Mediterranean sun. They also owned a restaurant and a farmer’s market.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

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