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Diabetes cured by diet alone?

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Diabetes cured by diet alone?
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Diabetes Study Halted After Deaths
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Do you have diabetes?: No

Hometown (where you come from):: Boulder, CO

Where do you live? (City, Country): Boulder

What is the address for your blog or other web site, if any?: http://www.pethealthfocus.com

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: another ning site

What do you do for a living?: Web Publishing

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Is our drinking water causing diabetes?

I just read a disturbing article about arsenic in drinking water possibly contributing to diabetes. The link is that people with a higher concentration of arsenic in their bodies have a much higher incidence of diabetes: http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/diabetes/2008/08/19/is-your-drinking-water-giving-you-diabetes.html

Posted on August 19, 2008 at 4:25pm — 1 Comment

Going green for our pets

Here's the latest Pet Health Focus Newsletter: *** Going Green for your Pets *** Eddie, the spokesdog for Pets for the Environment, has a lot to say about chemicals that affect him. Using fewer chemicals on our lawns and and around the house are great places to start. But Eddie has advice about pet food, flea collars, even water. What do you do to keep your pets free from everyday toxins? Read the article and add your comments: http://www.pethealthfocus.com/forum/topic/show?id=917805%3ATopic%3A… Continue

Posted on May 20, 2008 at 10:16pm —

Canine Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common hormonal disorders in dogs. Statistics show that one in 400 dogs develop diabetes. So you and your diabetic dog are not alone - many other pet owners are helping their dogs stay healthy and live normal lives with this disease.

Types of Diabetes

Most diabetic dogs have diabetes mellitus (pronounced MEL-uh-tus). In diabetes mellitus, the pancreatic islet cells that produce insulin are destroyed during episodes of pancreatitis or when t…

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At 5:57pm on August 11, 2008, Brian said…: Hi Amy,

I just launched boulderbeat.com. It's a social networking site for Boulder. Come check it out when you get a chance. Thanks!

At 1:46am on July 6, 2008, Jenny said…: I belong to a diabetespet email group. I've lost my diabetic Pom, Conan Jan 09, 2007. He lived almost 9 years with the diabetes, I got along with him as I'm diabetic and legally blind from premature birth, so we had a lot in common :-)

At 1:55pm on February 28, 2008, Marston A said…: Hey Amy,

No prob :-) I'm always around to help! I know you'll find a ton of info on what you're looking for and there are many many of us out there doing it.

BTW, gorgeous dog.

At 2:43pm on February 7, 2008, landileigh said…: i read your bio and was extremely impressed. wonderful that you are doing such a wonderful service for our 4 legged family members!

At 1:36pm on October 21, 2007, Judith said…: Hi Amy----I will definitely check out your website. We have taken in stray cats for almost 30 years now---we work with our vet to get them cleaned up, spayed or neutered and into new homes. There are always a few who are too unsocialized or ill in a way that we can work with but few others will---like FIV positive---we have given happy and healthy years to several of those.
Anyway, our first diabetic kitty moved in about 15 years ago, already a mature dominatrix, and was with us for about 8 years. Interestingly, one day after I gave her her shot, she went all woozy and we rushed her to the ER vet and by gum, she wasn't diabetic anymore---how I wish such a thing could happen with people! Our vet says it is rare but does happen in cats. She died finally of all the geriatric problems pets have---we keep a permanent fluids station in the living room, for instance, since there always seems to be a beloved old one with failing kidneys.
I'm babbling now, but you set me off on reminiscing about Sophia who was a wonderful part of our household!
Glad you are here and thank you for the good and caring work you are doing in the world!

-----Judith in Portland

At 10:53pm on October 19, 2007, Aimee Greeblemonkey said…: And Coloradan! There seem to be so many on here!

At 7:43pm on September 2, 2007, Deirdre said…: Hi Amy,
I will try to post some photos of Maggie on your site. What is your dog's name?

At 8:14am on September 2, 2007, Jennifer said…: My first dog was diabetic too. We made a deal that I wouldn't give her shots and she wouldn't give mine. Worked out well for both of us. Have a great day.

At 12:06pm on August 29, 2007, Doris Ann Dickerson said…: Thank You Amy for inviting me!!! You know I had heard adout dogs and cats getting diabetes but thought it was just crazy talk til I actually knew somebody's dog that got it!