IOH Diabetes newsletter - November 2006

Islets of Hope Newsletter; Volume 2, Issue 11, November 2006
We do not include paid advertisements in this newsletter.

Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Promotes Diabetes Awareness with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - In support of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Build-A-Bear Workshop is raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Throughout the month of November, all proceeds from sales of purple satin hearts will be donated to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation and designated for JDRF.

Many with diabetes -- even those with insurance -- find it hard to budget for all the costs of associated with diabetes care. But a savvy consumer can still find bargains, even for prescription items including drugs and test strips and monitors.

According to Gabriel Levitt of PharmacyChecker.com , a Web site that compares prices, you can purchase generic drugs at many warehouse club stores for up to 50% less than at most other pharmacies. While the savings on each pill will differ, Costco says that it sells its no-name pills for just 3% more than cost. To purchase from Costco and Sam's Club warehouse stores you need a membership for all non-prescription items, however, if you only want to purchase prescription drugs you do not need a membership.

The Gatewood Family: A child newly diagnosed with diabetes and her family - This month's featured personal story is about Alyssa, a child recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of only two. Her family has done an amazing job adjusting to the challenges and only three weeks after Alyssa was diagnosed, the family did their first JDRF Walk for the Cure. Read their story. See pictures from their JDRF walk.

Gary Scheiner, CDE (through our Amazon affiliate program)
Think Like a Pancreas: Many books offer advice on managing diabetes, but few focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing those who use insulin. Scheiner, a certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user himself since 1985, gives you the tools to "think like a pancreas"--that is, to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body’s ever-changing needs. Free of medical mumbo jumbo, comprehensive, and packed with useful information not readily available in other books.

Bootie Bags, Inc. - In the spring of 2003, three-year-old son, Jackson, was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes. Jackson's mother became proactive to help find a cure for her son and the many other children with type 1 diabetes. She began sewing designer bags from the top portions of blue jeans and called her creations "Bootie Bag." A portion of all of profits go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Investing in Diabetes. The diabetes companies make a lot of money from us for their medications, meters, and much else. We can sometimes make money too, when we invest in some of these companies.

Wireless Monitoring. The second generation of blood glucose meters isn’t what we have long assumed it would be. It is monitoring your glucose results and automatically transmitting them to your doctor’s office or others without using a computer. The devices that have begun to become available connect to your cell phone or land line.

Following stem cell news?

New Methodologies and Databases

Imaging Islets Labeled With Magnetic Nanoparticles at 1.5 Tesla; Diabetes 2006;55 2931-2938

Islet Studies

p27 Regulates the Transition of {beta}-Cells From Quiescence to Proliferation; Diabetes 2006;55 2950-2956
Expression of ATP-Insensitive KATP Channels in Pancreatic {beta}-Cells Underlies a Spectrum of Diabetic Phenotypes; Diabetes 2006;55 2957-2964
Pancreatic Islet Production of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A Is Essential for Islet Vascularization, Revascularization, and Function; Diabetes 2006;55 2974-2985
A Kir6.2 Mutation Causing Neonatal Diabetes Impairs Electrical Activity and Insulin Secretion From INS-1 {beta}-Cells; Diabetes 2006;55 3075-3082

Pathophysiology

Attenuation of Insulin-Evoked Responses in Brain Networks Controlling Appetite and Reward in Insulin Resistance: The Cerebral Basis for Impaired Control of Food Intake in Metabolic Syndrome? Diabetes 2006;55 2986-2992

Complications

Defective Metabolism of Oxidized Phospholipid by HDL From People With Type 2 Diabetes; Diabetes 2006;55 3099-3103

Immunology and Transplantation

Identification of Novel HLA-A*0201-Restricted Epitopes in Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetic Subjects and Antibody-Positive Relatives; Diabetes 2006;55 3061-3067
Recognition of HLA Class I-Restricted {beta}-Cell Epitopes in Type 1 Diabetes; Diabetes 2006;55 3068-3074

Genetics

Analysis of 14 Candidate Genes for Diabetic Nephropathy on Chromosome 3q in European Populations: Strongest Evidence for Association With a Variant in the Promoter Region of the Adiponectin Gene; Diabetes 2006;55 3166-3174

Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Oral Glucosamine for 6 Weeks at Standard Doses Does Not Cause or Worsen Insulin Resistance or Endothelial Dysfunction in Lean or Obese Subjects; Diabetes 2006;55 3142-3150
Intensive Insulin Therapy in Mixed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Units: Benefit Versus Harm; Diabetes 2006;55 3151-3159

Until next month, I wish you only good things, and GREAT blood sugars!

Lahle Wolfe

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						Islets of Hope Newsletter; Volume 2, Issue 11, November 2006 We do not include paid advertisements in this newsletter. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Promotes Diabetes Awareness with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - In support of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Build-A-Bear Workshop is raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Throughout the month of November, all proceeds from sales of purple satin hearts will be donated to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation and designated for JDRF. American Diabetes Association - American Diabetes Month White House press release, November 2006 - National Diabetes Month Diabetes New Zealand - Diabetes Awareness week is 11/21 - 11/27/2006 Need a break on your prescription costs? Many with diabetes -- even those with insurance -- find it hard to budget for all the costs of associated with diabetes care. But a savvy consumer can still find bargains, even for prescription items including drugs and test strips and monitors. According to Gabriel Levitt of PharmacyChecker.com , a Web site that compares prices, you can purchase generic drugs at many warehouse club stores for up to 50% less than at most other pharmacies. While the savings on each pill will differ, Costco says that it sells its no-name pills for just 3% more than cost. To purchase from Costco and Sam's Club warehouse stores you need a membership for all non-prescription items, however, if you only want to purchase prescription drugs you do not need a membership. 3M Pharmaceuticals - Patient Assistance Programs - United States Animas Corporation - Insulin pumps and supplies through the Diabetes Trust Fund (for children 21 and under with current health care coverage). 1-877-YES-PUMP (937-7867), ask to speak to Anne Barton at extension 1149. AstraZeneca Foundation Patient Assistance Program - Offers a variety of assistance programs. Charles Ray III Diabetes Association offers free diabetes supplies for those that cannot afford the cost, all over the world. Pumps and pump supplies available here. Children With Diabetes Foundation - Has a new program that assists families in need for up to three months. Make tax-deductible donations or complete and assistance application online. DHF Medical Assistance Program partners with pediatric hospitals and pharmaceutical companies to ensure low-income patients care still able to get healthcare and medications. (DHF is located in Canada) Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285 - Humulin (insulin), Humalog (insulin), Glucagon (emergency kit) For a complete list of other resources, as well as details for the above-mentioned programs, see "Health Care Assistance Resources for Prescription Medications, Insulin, Diabetes Supplies." Stories from others living with diabetes The Gatewood Family: A child newly diagnosed with diabetes and her family - This month's featured personal story is about Alyssa, a child recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of only two. Her family has done an amazing job adjusting to the challenges and only three weeks after Alyssa was diagnosed, the family did their first JDRF Walk for the Cure. Read their story. See pictures from their JDRF walk. Diabetes book world Gary Scheiner, CDE (through our Amazon affiliate program) Think Like a Pancreas: Many books offer advice on managing diabetes, but few focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing those who use insulin. Scheiner, a certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user himself since 1985, gives you the tools to "think like a pancreas"--that is, to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body’s ever-changing needs. Free of medical mumbo jumbo, comprehensive, and packed with useful information not readily available in other books. Diabetes sites we like Bootie Bags, Inc. - In the spring of 2003, three-year-old son, Jackson, was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes. Jackson's mother became proactive to help find a cure for her son and the many other children with type 1 diabetes. She began sewing designer bags from the top portions of blue jeans and called her creations "Bootie Bag." A portion of all of profits go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A few interesting news links Investing in Diabetes. The diabetes companies make a lot of money from us for their medications, meters, and much else. We can sometimes make money too, when we invest in some of these companies. Wireless Monitoring. The second generation of blood glucose meters isn’t what we have long assumed it would be. It is monitoring your glucose results and automatically transmitting them to your doctor’s office or others without using a computer. The devices that have begun to become available connect to your cell phone or land line. Following stem cell news? New Methodologies and Databases Imaging Islets Labeled With Magnetic Nanoparticles at 1.5 Tesla; Diabetes 2006;55 2931-2938 Islet Studies p27 Regulates the Transition of {beta}-Cells From Quiescence to Proliferation; Diabetes 2006;55 2950-2956 Expression of ATP-Insensitive KATP Channels in Pancreatic {beta}-Cells Underlies a Spectrum of Diabetic Phenotypes; Diabetes 2006;55 2957-2964 Pancreatic Islet Production of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A Is Essential for Islet Vascularization, Revascularization, and Function; Diabetes 2006;55 2974-2985 A Kir6.2 Mutation Causing Neonatal Diabetes Impairs Electrical Activity and Insulin Secretion From INS-1 {beta}-Cells; Diabetes 2006;55 3075-3082 Pathophysiology Attenuation of Insulin-Evoked Responses in Brain Networks Controlling Appetite and Reward in Insulin Resistance: The Cerebral Basis for Impaired Control of Food Intake in Metabolic Syndrome? Diabetes 2006;55 2986-2992 Complications Defective Metabolism of Oxidized Phospholipid by HDL From People With Type 2 Diabetes; Diabetes 2006;55 3099-3103 Immunology and Transplantation Identification of Novel HLA-A0201-Restricted Epitopes in Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetic Subjects and Antibody-Positive Relatives; Diabetes 2006;55 3061-3067 Recognition of HLA Class I-Restricted {beta}-Cell Epitopes in Type 1 Diabetes; Diabetes 2006;55 3068-3074 Genetics* Analysis of 14 Candidate Genes for Diabetic Nephropathy on Chromosome 3q in European Populations: Strongest Evidence for Association With a Variant in the Promoter Region of the Adiponectin Gene; Diabetes 2006;55 3166-3174 Pharmacology and Therapeutics Oral Glucosamine for 6 Weeks at Standard Doses Does Not Cause or Worsen Insulin Resistance or Endothelial Dysfunction in Lean or Obese Subjects; Diabetes 2006;55 3142-3150 Intensive Insulin Therapy in Mixed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Units: Benefit Versus Harm; Diabetes 2006;55 3151-3159 Until next month, I wish you only good things, and GREAT blood sugars! Lahle Wolfe You have received this newsletter because you, or someone you know, subscribed you to this newsletter. If you believe that you are receiving this in error, please report your concerns to Weblady@isletsofhope.com. Be sure to include the e-mail address that you would like to have removed from this list. Information in this newsletter, on our website, or found through our links, is not intended for, nor should be used for, self-diagnosis or treatment. We strongly urge you to consult a licensed medical health care provider for all your health care decisions. Read additional important Disclaimer and Privacy Notice information. Back to top



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