I'm Dr. Simeon Margolis, a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I want to help you understand the best ways to manage your diabetes so you can live a full, healthy life. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:42:56 -0800 Yahoo! http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/455/choosing-the-right-glucose-meter The variety of blood glucose meters is endless, and no one meter is clearly better than the rest. Here are guidelines to help you choose. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:42:56 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/453/does-passive-smoke-raise-your-diabetes-risk A new study has now concluded that even passive smoke may increase the risk of glucose intolerance, an important precursor to diabetes. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:04:20 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/452/did-your-prostate-cancer-give-you-diabetes The benefits of ADT on prostate cancer are counterbalanced by the development of insulin resistance, diabetes, and a resulting greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:43:49 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/448/heart-disease-risk-with-type-1-diabetes Much less is written about the risk of cardiovascular disease in people who have type 1 rather than type 2 diabetes, so it may surprise you to know that their risk is even greater. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:45:26 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/443/what-to-do-when-your-teenager-wont-listen Even when children follow your advice and are diligent, doing all the right things to manage diabetes is a difficult task. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:25:00 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/442/my-diet-part-2 So far I've learned that sticking to the rules of my diet is not so hard. It does require a firm commitment, but the longer I stay on my diet, the easier it gets. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:35:00 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/433/my-diet-part-1 Instead of preaching to you and my patients about dieting, I decided to follow my own advice and make lifestyle changes. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Tue, 30 May 2006 21:34:50 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/430/a-jolt-to-get-your-stomach-working The FDA has approved a device for people with diabetes who have abnormal retention of food in the stomach and symptoms that have not responded to standard treatments for more than a year. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Fri, 26 May 2006 18:07:43 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/425/diabetes-and-your-sex-life Much has been written and said about erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with diabetes, but sexual problems in women with diabetes haven't gotten the same attention. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Tue, 23 May 2006 14:57:58 -0800 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetes/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetes/413/when-and-how-to-test-for-type-2-diabetes The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends screening at three-year intervals beginning at age 45, especially in people who are overweight. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Wed, 17 May 2006 02:41:29 -0800