World Diabetes Day – Nov 14
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  • November 14, 2012 at 4:15 pm #7620
    Greg
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    To all of you who, with me, have diabetes, today is World Diabetes Day. I’ve had the disease for 40 years and 5 months and have had superb care by world class doctors. My endocrinologist is a member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to diabetes research and care.

    Now we need to get to work on a World Bladder Cancer Day. Hmmm!
    Greg

    November 14, 2012 at 8:26 pm #14320
    Ieva
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    Thank you for the reminder, Greg!

    As you know, Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disorder, affecting many systems of the body, which differentiates it from Type 2.

    Canada has been a leader in diabetes management, starting with Banting and Best, and their insulin discoveries at the University of Toronto.

    Now, to spur along our researchers to focus on Bladder Cancer!
    Ieva

    November 14, 2012 at 8:56 pm #14321
    Greg
    Participant

    Yes Ieva. Treatment has come a long way even in my four decades with the condition. But it is still a leading cause of blindness, the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation, the leading cause of kidney failure. Four out of five diabetics will die of heart issues. And some people choose to ignore the symptoms. Bad mistake. Sort of like ignoring the symptoms of bladder cancer. Don’t do it. Life is too precious.
    Greg

    November 15, 2012 at 5:33 am #14322
    marysue
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    My hubby was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 1996. I figured out that he had it long before he was diagnosed because of the symptoms. I noticed the acetone smell on his breath and persuaded him to go to his doctor to get tested. I feel that there should be regular screenings for diabetes especially if it is in the family as part of a checkup. I also wish that there was a regular screening for bladder cancer too. I hope that research into both diseases will lead to screening tools that can be done efficiently and easily.

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