http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/ Switched Comments for Implantable Glucose Sensor Successful in Pigs, Diabetic Humans Next http://www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.switched.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 8:40AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/
I'm diabetic but much too jaded to accept an implant from anyone.
Might well be the next attempt to pass off Real ID. I vote no.
I'll stick to the daily blood-letting, thank you very much...]]>Aug 1st 2010 9:05AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 10:11AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 2nd 2010 1:51AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 2nd 2010 2:12AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Oh the changes I have seen.
Something like this would be great - especially when used in conjunction with the insulin pump. For a number of years I resisted trying the pump. However - by the afternoon of my first day with it I was sold. I have had it for 3+ years now and my A1Cs have been consistantly below 7.0,

We;ve come a long way baby from the days of boiling syringes and non-disposable needles the size of nails on the stove in the morning and testing urine in a test tube at home.

Continued success in these advancements - of course I have a vested interest.

One pet peeve - I wish there was a totally separate name for the non-gestational two types of diabtes, beyond the "types"....I cannot believe the number of people who still believe that all I have to do to be "cured" is eat right, exercise more or lose weight - all worthy goals but Type I cannot be "cured" like this. Yes it can be managed - but my body does not make any insulin - hasn't for 50 years! So I and all other Type I diabetes must used manufactured insulin and technology.

H-m-m-m................What about Aretaeus's or Minkowski's Disease after some of the early physicians who "discovered" the disease?

It's not that I am above using these encounters as a teachable moment, but usually the tone in which this "advice" is given shows disinterest, disrespect and disdain as if the entire disease is mine to cure. Frustrating!

I do however live a good life thanks to some wonderful doctors and medical professionals and ever improving technologies.]]>Aug 1st 2010 9:21AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 10:48AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 10:58AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 12:49PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/
Diabetes is diabetes is diabetes and is incurable regardless if the pancreas does not produce insulin or if insulin cannot be metabolized (the difference between Type 1 and Type 2). For the sake of other diabetics and yourself, do some research.]]>Aug 1st 2010 1:30PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 8:18PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 9:28PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 11:48PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/
I've had insulin-dependent diabetes for just about 23 years, my dad had it for about 40 before he passed away last October, and my grandfather had it for around 30 before he died. My grandfather died of kidney failure and went blind two years before he died, at age 39. My father had two kidney transplants and laser treatments for his eyes; he died of congestive heart failure after a massive heart attack. I've had home blood glucose testing available to me from the beginning, and I've been on an insulin pump for 17 of my 23 years with the disease. Improvements in technology have been wonderful!

I'm currently 5 months pregnant, and I test at least 15 times per day, including every night at 2am (more often at night if I'm low or need to take extra insulin for being high). My A1c has been between 5.5 and 5.7 since I've been pregnant, which is great for me and my baby, but it's also led to my having 4 hypoglycemic seizures in my first trimester. Avoiding those, as well as not having to prick myself so frequently that my fingers are getting calloused, would be great! ]]>Aug 7th 2010 6:21PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 10:16AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 12:54PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/And I'm sorry, Coolintensity1, that is just stupid. I would jump at the chance to use an implant like this! ]]>Aug 1st 2010 11:33AMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 12:49PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 11:49PMhttp://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/http://www.switched.com/2010/07/29/implantable-glucose-sensor-thrives-in-pigs-diabetic-humans-next/Aug 1st 2010 12:08PM