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Second RABlog Week Survey
The second RABlog week survey is available! A second survey, what is this about? It has been our tradition to survey the community for selection of the prompts we will be using. The prompts are the heart of RABlog week and this survey helps us choose topics that reflect what interests us for the week ahead. To participate in the prompt survey follow this link: 2016 RABlog week prompt survey What are we choosing? This year we will have seven prompts. Five prompts for Monday thru Friday and two optional prompts for those who wish to choose...
read moreBanner and Badge for RABlog week
The banner and badge for RABlog week have been selected. RABlog week kicks off on September 26 and will run for five days with two bonus days for those who wish to keep going. The big news is we have our new 2016 badge and banner. Both can be used on your website or anywhere you wish. The banner for 2016 is: The badge for 2016 is: You can download the banner at 2016Banner And the badge at 2016Badge in both cases click on the link then save the image to your computer. The banner and badge are the first sign that we are getting close,...
read more5 things I want from a new biologic medication
Do you ever think about your next biologic rheumatoid arthritis medication? I am on my 6th biologic drug (Rituxan). It is working ok but it is not perfect. If my history tells me anything, it is that the 6th will not be the last. This is 6 Biologic medications in 16 years, so over the years I have averaged just under 3 years on each biologic medication. While that may sound like a lot of unnecessary switching, I need to preface that remark by noting that I used Remicade for 6 ½ years and Cimzia for 6 months, so there has been a wide...
read moreSurvey Says…
Last week I posted a link to an online survey for RABlog week 2016. I had some terrific responses, and am so grateful for everyone who participated. In total, we had 65 people start the survey, and only five failed to answer all the required questions meaning we have 60 responses. Question 1: Which Badge do you most prefer for use during 2016 RABlog week? The badge contest was not even close; the results were as follows: Badge 1 = 15 votes Badge 2 = 25 votes Badge 3 = 17 votes Badge 4 = 3 votes I think Badge 2 will be a terrific for us to...
read more2016 RABlog Week Survey
September will be here before we know it and with it 2016 RABlog week. But before we get to the event there is some planning needed, and for that reason, I composed our first of what will be at least two surveys this year. The second survey will concern topics for 2016 RABlog week and will be available later in August. Who can participate? Everyone is welcome to participate even if you are not a blogger or intend to blog. This survey is intended for interested readers and bloggers, so all are welcome. In fact, the best thing about a blog...
read moreBlood Sugars, and Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Recently I had one of those days. You know those days when you do the right things and get the wrong results? This day turned out to be all about doing blood sugars, and Butter Pecan Ice Cream and surprisingly enough it all happened on the way to and inside a big box retailer while I was waiting for a prescription refill. Going Shopping It started on the way; Sheryl was driving and I asked her to stop in the store so I could refill a prescription. It was fine, after all we needed a few things so stopping in made sense for a couple of...
read morePedaling Uphill in High Gear
A few days ago I was riding my bicycle, and I truly felt awful. It was like I was pushing my body beyond what it could achieve; having RA is sometimes like pedaling uphill in high gear. My legs hurt, my bones hurt, my feet hurt, I guess you could say I just plain hurt. This is not surprising as I was about one week away from the Rituxan infusion and I had skipped a week of taking Methotrexate. When one takes those circumstances and add that it was 90 degrees plus when I started my little bicycle adventure; I suppose one could say it was...
read moreBicycles, Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
This past weekend I participated in the Indiana Tour De Cure to support diabetes research and camps for those under 18 who share diabetes with me. My weekend was filled with bicycles, Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). This past weekend it was rainy and a bit chilly as I started off and despite some annoyance from a lingering hip issue I felt pretty good peddling around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In fact, I had a pretty good day until later when the second act of the story which featured Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) took the...
read moreApology from Dr. Kocherlakota
Last week on day 3 of DBlog week I wrote a post titled “Words and Analogies.” This week I received an apology from Dr. Kocherlakota. In it, I complained that Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota had used poor judgment in using an analogy that the cheap money is like insulin for a person with diabetes. I want readers to know I received a response from Dr. Kocherlakota, and I hope you will read along to see who Dr. Kocherlakota is and what he said in response to my post. Who is Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota? At the outset, I have to acknowledge that...
read moreTape Tip – Diabetes Style
Today is the fifth day of Diabetes Blog week. Each day we have a prompt and are called to post a response. You can read all responses at my friend Karen’s site Bitter~Sweet. Also, please remember RABlog week will occur in September. I hope you join the fun then as well. This is my tape tip for living better with diabetes Prompt Let’s round out the week by sharing our best diabetes tips and diabetes tricks. From how you organize supplies to how you manage gear on the go/vacation (beach, or skiing, or whatever). From how you keep...
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