All About the Fitbit (with Diabetes)

May is a busy-busy month. Among many other observances, it is national “Exercise is Medicine Month,” celebrating the role of fitness in keeping us healthy. Not surprisingly, there are many new apps and techy tools to help us with this, too. One of…

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Patient Voices Winner Greg Nickleski: from Engineering to Aspiring Endo We continue to feature the excellent group of fellow PWDs chosen as winners of the 2014 DiabetesMine Patient Voices Scholarship Contest -- who will all be attending our Innovation Summit at Stanford University on scholarship this November.Today, w......
Top Tips For A Successful Detox Does your body need a detox? According to Susie: “Whilst there is no scientific evidence to confirm this, a detox does offer an opportunity to refocus and establish some clear diet and fat loss goals. Even better, it can also empower healthy choices, and if done correctly see a couple of kilograms fall off.” But what exactly does a healthy detox involve – is it simply cutting out processed foods and stimulants? In this post, Susie outlines her sample detox plan and offers her top 10 tips for a successful body cleanse....
Pay It Fur-ward Extended Through March 2015 We have decided to extend our Animal Rescue League donations through the month of March! If you bring in any of the following below, you’ll receive a gift card to a local business in return! The Animal Rescue League of Pittsburgh provides temporary shelter, food, and medical attention to abandoned, neglected, injured, and abused animals, restoring lost animals to their owners or finding new homes for them. Both of Dr. Troupe’s dog’s (Baloo and Olive) were rescued or adopted, and we are a strong advocate of animal adoption. What you can donate: dog treats, leashes, collars, lightly used blankets, knitted blankets, peanut butter, canned fruits,...
Sleepbot Sleep Tracking App – Review Cait Patterson reviews Sleepbot sleep tracking app -- a motion detector, sound recorder and smart alarm clock all in one. REVIEWER'S BREAKDOWN - PROs: great to calculate how much sleep you are lacking throughout the day gives you a lot of in-depth......
Just For You, My Diabetes Valentine Happy Valentine's Day (Tomorrow), Dear Readers! Just for you (all), we've compiled a list of some of the Best of the Web when it comes to diabetes & love. And we're also revisiting a special Valentine's Video Treat that some of our D-friends......