Topic: cystic fibrosis
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PJ posted a blog entry
China helps CF in Wexford!
Darragh Hudson from Wexford, who was a dear friend of Tracie has decided to organise his own charity cycle in aid of Cystic...
Darragh Hudson from Wexford, who was a dear friend of Tracie has decided to organise his own charity cycle in aid of Cystic...
22 days ago
CF Charity Cycle Wexford and Kentucky
| Topics: charity cycle, Tracie Lawlor, darragh..., cystic...
CF Charity Cycle Wexford and Kentucky
| Topics: charity cycle, Tracie Lawlor, darragh..., cystic...PJ posted a blog entry
Sponsorship Update
The sponsorship raised from the two charity cycles for the Tracie Lawlor Trust has now come to €60,000. There are still...
The sponsorship raised from the two charity cycles for the Tracie Lawlor Trust has now come to €60,000. There are still...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Miss my Flash
On Tuesday I started using a new blood glucose meter. I have been using a FreeStyle Flash for several years and absolutely...
On Tuesday I started using a new blood glucose meter. I have been using a FreeStyle Flash for several years and absolutely...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Remembering diabetes
I am finding the hardest part of diabetes is ‘remembering’.I have to remember to check my blood glucose...
I am finding the hardest part of diabetes is ‘remembering’.I have to remember to check my blood glucose...
Parthena posted a blog entry
I Have The Answers Now - Well, One Of Them
So, I bought the last existing copy in three counties of The Secret on CD at one of the many Wal-mart’s I visit in my...
So, I bought the last existing copy in three counties of The Secret on CD at one of the many Wal-mart’s I visit in my...
42 days ago
Dreams, Visions and Reality
| Topics: The Secret, fibromyalgia, health and..., law of...
Dreams, Visions and Reality
| Topics: The Secret, fibromyalgia, health and..., law of...~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Various gunky topics
One of my difficulties in staying healthy while living with Cystic Fibrosis is airway clearance. I have to spend time every...
One of my difficulties in staying healthy while living with Cystic Fibrosis is airway clearance. I have to spend time every...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Final appeal - personal letter
I thought I would post my letter here as part an educational tool about CFRD and as well a help to any one with CFRD that has...
I thought I would post my letter here as part an educational tool about CFRD and as well a help to any one with CFRD that has...
76 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., continuous glucose...
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., continuous glucose...
annamade posted a blog entry
A Different Focus
So my last two days have been spent mostly thinking about Cystic Fibrosis. The interesting thing is, while I never thought I'd...
So my last two days have been spent mostly thinking about Cystic Fibrosis. The interesting thing is, while I never thought I'd...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Latest scoop on the pump
I think it is time for an update on the case of the un-insurance-covered insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system.My...
I think it is time for an update on the case of the un-insurance-covered insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system.My...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
First Monday Challenge 1.0
Come on people! Don’t make me do this all by myself! Let’s support each other in improving our health! (okay,...
Come on people! Don’t make me do this all by myself! Let’s support each other in improving our health! (okay,...
sandiegorealtor posted a blog entry
San Diego Events - May 2008
Allied Gardens SpringFest May 2-3The community of Allied Gardens is celebrating the season of...
Allied Gardens SpringFest May 2-3The community of Allied Gardens is celebrating the season of...
87 days ago
San Diego Real Estate Blog - Discover San Diego!
| Topics: Run/Walk, Water Events, Fun Stuff -..., Hike - Bike -...
San Diego Real Estate Blog - Discover San Diego!
| Topics: Run/Walk, Water Events, Fun Stuff -..., Hike - Bike -...~aspen~ posted a blog entry
It’s so good to be free!
Today I feel like the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz just after Dorthy helps him down off of his watch-post. Dancing around...
Today I feel like the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz just after Dorthy helps him down off of his watch-post. Dancing around...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
The day is FINALLY here!
I am soooo happy to be getting rid of my PICC line today! I am done with IVs!!!Wish I could show you my happy dance! I do...
I am soooo happy to be getting rid of my PICC line today! I am done with IVs!!!Wish I could show you my happy dance! I do...
PJ posted a blog entry
Charity Event
Cathal Beale has organised a table quiz in Lexington Kentucky for Cystic Fibrosis. This will take place on Wednesday the 23rd...
Cathal Beale has organised a table quiz in Lexington Kentucky for Cystic Fibrosis. This will take place on Wednesday the 23rd...
97 days ago
CF Charity Cycle Wexford and Kentucky
| Topics: charity cycle, cathal beale, cystic..., kentucky
CF Charity Cycle Wexford and Kentucky
| Topics: charity cycle, cathal beale, cystic..., kentucky~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Frustrations…
This week I have gone back to work. My brain is fried from all the medications and lack of sleep, so please forgive me if I...
This week I have gone back to work. My brain is fried from all the medications and lack of sleep, so please forgive me if I...
104 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., Invisible...
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., Invisible...PJ posted a blog entry
Climb for Cystic Fibrosis
Philip Walsh who is a dear friend of Tracie Lawlor has decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for the Cystic Fibrosis Wexford...
Philip Walsh who is a dear friend of Tracie Lawlor has decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for the Cystic Fibrosis Wexford...
104 days ago
CF Charity Cycle Wexford and Kentucky
| Topics: Kilimanjaro, Tracie Lawlor, Pip Walsh, cystic...
CF Charity Cycle Wexford and Kentucky
| Topics: Kilimanjaro, Tracie Lawlor, Pip Walsh, cystic...~aspen~ posted a blog entry
CFRD Fact #14
Complications of CFRD (poorly controlled):Infections due to decreased white blood cell count phagocystosis. Phagocystosis...
Complications of CFRD (poorly controlled):Infections due to decreased white blood cell count phagocystosis. Phagocystosis...
108 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., complications
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., complications~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Life at home
I am quite overwhelmed with all there is to do now I am back home. Bills to pay, laundry to do, meds to take… I am...
I am quite overwhelmed with all there is to do now I am back home. Bills to pay, laundry to do, meds to take… I am...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
CFRD Fact #13
Genotype is predictive of pancreatic status:Delta F508 (the most common genetic defect in Cystic Fibrosis) homozygous genotype...
Genotype is predictive of pancreatic status:Delta F508 (the most common genetic defect in Cystic Fibrosis) homozygous genotype...
111 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., delta f508
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., delta f508~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Home from the hospital
After almost a week, I am home from the hospital. It felt sooo nice to fall asleep in my own bed curled up with my little...
After almost a week, I am home from the hospital. It felt sooo nice to fall asleep in my own bed curled up with my little...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Dietary is nuts
It is official. First the hospital dietitian tells me that I am crazy for thinking that dairy products make me cough despite...
It is official. First the hospital dietitian tells me that I am crazy for thinking that dairy products make me cough despite...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Still at the health club
I’m still in the hospital tonight. Just thought I would make a quick post before heading off to bed.It is quite a...
I’m still in the hospital tonight. Just thought I would make a quick post before heading off to bed.It is quite a...
115 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., hospitaliz...
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., hospitaliz...~aspen~ posted a blog entry
CFRD Fact #12
How might early diabetes cause CF clinical decline? It is currently unknown, but here are some theories:Insulin...
How might early diabetes cause CF clinical decline? It is currently unknown, but here are some theories:Insulin...
117 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., insulin...
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., insulin...~aspen~ posted a blog entry
CFRD Fact #11
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) classifies CFRD under “other specific types of diabetes” involving diseases...
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) classifies CFRD under “other specific types of diabetes” involving diseases...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
CFRD Fact #10
Weight loss and decline in pulmonary function began 4-6 years before the onset of diabetes.After two years of insulin...
Weight loss and decline in pulmonary function began 4-6 years before the onset of diabetes.After two years of insulin...
121 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., complications
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: CFRD Facts, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., complications~aspen~ posted a blog entry
CFRD Fact #9
Median Survival Rates in CFRD:Clinical data was collected at the Minnesota CF Center between 1987 - 2002 from 1,081 Cystic...
Median Survival Rates in CFRD:Clinical data was collected at the Minnesota CF Center between 1987 - 2002 from 1,081 Cystic...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
CFRD Fact #8
Interesting tidbits about CFRD:Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is rare. (I would love some more info on this). Pancreatic...
Interesting tidbits about CFRD:Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is rare. (I would love some more info on this). Pancreatic...
~aspen~ posted a blog entry
Inner strength
“You are a very strong person” I am told time and time again. How could this be so, as my body seems to be falling...
“You are a very strong person” I am told time and time again. How could this be so, as my body seems to be falling...
125 days ago
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., Invisible...
Salty and Sweet
| Topics: Challenges, Cystic..., Cystic Fibrosis Related..., Invisible...