Table of Contents - February 2007 / March 2007

Adam Morrison
Adam Morrison’s life has always been a straight shot for the NBA, and his diagnosis with type 1 diabetes at age 14 didn’t change his trajectory at all. An intense, clear-headed young man, he’s able to manage his diabetes and play pro ball without making a big production of it. And he’s an inspiration to diabetic kids who need a hero to look up to.
Type 2 Medications
It’s a jungle out there when it comes to type 2 meds. Between the -ides, the -ones, the -ureas, and the -ages, there’s enough going on to make your head spin. Our handy chart brings order to this seeming chaos.
Sex and Diabetes
Although men have gotten most of the attention when it comes to sexual effects of diabetes, women have their own issues. Our articles on women and men take you through the problems diabetes can bring to sex, AND how to solve them.
The Raw Story
Raw vegetables, those delicious heaps of enzyme-laden fiber, helped one woman lower her insulin requirements and hold down her weight.

Kids
- How do high BG’s affect emotions?
- Could your type 1 kid be depressed?
Type 1
- Dental complications correlated with duration and severity of type 1
- Few Edmonton Protocol islet transplants last over a year
Type 2
- Mindless eating blamed for obesity
- Pycnogenol reduces diabetic microangiopathy
- Drinking coffee reduces risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Oral Meds Research News
- Actos studies reviewed
- Metformin associated with vitamin B12 deficiency
- Another spray insulin on the way
- Walmart drops prices for diabetic drugs
Then & Now
- Nancy tested her own A1C level on a lark and was shocked at what she learned. But when it came to doing something about it, she was off and running.

Food News
- New pasta and diet drink announced
- Trans fats banned in New York
Recipe
- Teriyaki Salmon with Scallions
- Skewered Scampi of Love

Up & Pumping
- With cool new skins, kids can personalize their Paradigm insulin pumps
Meter News
- Miscoded BG meters can lead to serious insulin errors