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Monthly Archives: March 2008

CFRD Fact #3

March 6, 2008 – 6:02 am

In 2003, 16.9% of Cystics > 13 years old in the US have CFRD requiring insulin therapy.
Assuming a population of 21,742 Cystics (in 2003) seen at CF care centers in the US, this equals approximately 3,675 patients.

By Salty | Posted in CFRD Facts, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes | Comments (0)

Salty and Sweet T-shirts and more!

March 5, 2008 – 6:29 am

I have started up a store to help raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes and maybe raise some funds to help with my medical expenses in the process. All proceeds will help offset the cost of my insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system (co-pay and deductible if insurance pays, [...]

By Salty | Posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Invisible Disease, insulin pump | Comments (0)

Too sad…

March 4, 2008 – 12:12 pm

After compiling several days worth of CFRD facts, I decided I am not going to post one every single day. Honestly, I find it too depressing. They are important facts, but I will sprinkle them throughout time rather than dumping them all at once.

By Salty | Posted in CFRD Facts, Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes | Comments (0)

CFRD Fact #2

March 4, 2008 – 5:58 am

CFRD patients, as compared to Cystics without diabetes, are more likely to be underweight and to have severe pulmonary disease.

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CFRD Fact #1

March 3, 2008 – 12:29 pm

I am going to start posting a few facts a day about CFRD. Keep checking back for more info!
Todays fact:
There are approximately 22,000 Cystics in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry.
Using this registry it has been found that there is a 6-fold mortality rate in CFRD patients compared to Cystics without diabetes.

By Salty | Posted in CFRD Facts, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes | Comments (0)

Case of the Mondays…

March 3, 2008 – 7:46 am

Turns out that was a cold I had. I went home early last Monday and was knocked off my feet promptly. Luckily I landed on the sofa! (ok, bad joke). I had just enough energy to drag my butt to work on Thursday and Friday but I am [...]

By Salty | Posted in Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insulin pump | Comments (1)