Nyxks Musings

Tag: PWD

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W27

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    >A1Cs Q1. Is the A1C an adequate measure of diabetes control? No I do not believe it is because one can take care of themselves a month before the test is to be taken and get a good low number then go back to bad habits and be really uncontrolled thus the truth of the…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W20

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    Limited Test Strips, TSA, Diabetes’ War Q1 – There was a recent post on the CWD’s website-stating the State of Washington could be limiting the number of glucose strips to 1 test per day for children 0 – 12. What are your thoughts? No idea what the CWD’s site is so can’t really comment on…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W18

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    TOPIC: Managing Diabetes during Activities Q1) How has diabetes affected the activities you do? Have picked up new interests, or stopped pursuing others? Being diabetic hasn’t changed what activities I do but then again I’ve never not know it as part of my life so its just normal to me in general. 1.5) Are there…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W17

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    TOPIC: The cost of Diabetes Q1. Diabetes is an expensive disease (with insurance or without insurance) how do you find ways to save money? My folks when possible use their senior discount that they get the chance to do so – it helps with the cost of supplies but does nothing for the cost of…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W16

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    Pharmacy and Social Media-Diabetes Awareness month Q1.Do patients think pharma companies should be involved with social media? It doesn’t hurt for them to at least have a connection and offering free stuff doesn’t hurt either. Q2. Can both “sides” learn a little something from each other? Pt’s learn from pharm com and them learning from…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W10

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    Topic: JDRF and ADA 1. Describe your experience with your local JDRF and ADA chapter? I have no contact with either the ADA or the JDRF since I’m not American, and the only contact I’ve had with anything to do with the CDA hasn’t been all that positive unfortunately. 2. Fundraising is needed to find…