Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Nutritional cleansing
I've been using nutritional cleansing products since 2006. The idea is to allow your metabolism to reset itself by giving it a rest from the impurities introduced into your body by the foods you eat. There are no laxatives or diuretics involved. When I'm not eating right I can hold up to 10# of water as a part of buffering my system from the impurities I've ingested. A day of 'Cleanse for Life' and the impurities and water buffer are out of my system and I'm feeling better. Check out my web site www.dancarusomd.isagenix.com for ordering 'Cleanse for Life'.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Lee Caruso 1933-2009
After three years of courageously battling an uncommon form of dementia, Lee Caruso, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 03, 2009.
Lee Ann Maguire was born on February 21, 1933, in Butte, Montana, where she attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and completed her freshman year at Butte High School. When her family moved to Reno, Lee entered Reno High School, became a drum majorette, and graduated with the Class of 1951.
In 1950, while working at the Virginia Street Dairy Queen in Reno, Lee met a handsome, robust athlete who had come from Pennsylvania to play football for the powerhouse team at the University of Nevada. From the moment she met Carmel Caruso, there was never a doubt in her mind that he would be the man with whom she would share the rest of her life…as a wife, a mother and a friend. Lee married Carmel in October of 1951…her brothers, Tom and Jim, served as altar boys at their wedding.
She became a Medical Assistant to Dr. R.F. Biglin, MD., and continued her interest in the medical field as an EKG, EEG technician, from 1953-1959.
Lee and Carmel welcomed their son, Daniel Raymond, into the world in 1959 and their daughter, Michelle Ann in 1962. As their children grew, Lee became a Den Mother to the Cub Scouts, and a Campfire Girl Scout Leader. She served on the Board of Directors of Hidden Valley Homeowner’s Association and became an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
During the 1970’s, Lee became a Broker Associate licensee with the Reno Association of Realtors, enjoying her work and the many associations she created with clients and colleagues. She became a Realtor/Broker and was a member of the Professional Standards, the Board of Directors of the Reno Association of Realtors, and the Million Dollar Club. She was a recipient of the Top Producer Club Award, a graduate of Realtors Institute and received her Board of Realtors G.R.I. Certification. Lee retired from real estate in 2000.
Lee’s love of her high school and her service to that school was seen in her role as Reno High School Alumni Association Trustee/Counsel.
Lee took great pride in her Irish heritage, collecting many breathtaking pieces of Irish crystal and Belleek porcelain. She often gave friends and loved ones a gift of the claddagh, symbolizing love, friendship and loyalty. Lee learned the art of preparing perfect Irish dishes, including the Irish Pasty…which brought much pleasure to her family and friends. When her children became older, she and Carmel took them to Ireland, where they discovered the roots of the Maguire family, both on her mother and her father’s side.
Family mattered most to Lee…spending time together, celebrating the moments of life and recalling precious memories from the past. She swelled with pride when speaking of her son, Dr. Dan Caruso’s work in the field of diabetes. She and her daughter, Michelle, traveled the world together, sharing many unforgettable, irreplaceable moments. Lee took great pleasure in her two brothers, Tom and Jim, always enjoying her role as “Big Sister.” Her grand daughter, Ariana, brought Lee much joy, and she cherished every moment she spent with her. Lee’s faith and her devotion to her church kept her strong and grounded in her life’s journey.
Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Carmel Caruso and her parents, Raymond and Ann Maguire. She is survived by her children, Dr. Daniel Caruso (Toni), and Michelle Caruso; her grand daughter, Ariana Caruso, her brothers, Tom Maguire, Jim Maguire (Joan), her nephews Gary and Steve Maguire, her niece, Jennifer Maguire Grogan (Jim), and her great nephew and great niece, Cade and Avery Grogan.
The family is indebted to and would like to thank Dr. Kim Bigley, Dr. Debra Fredricks, Dr. Grant Anderson, Toby Morris APN, Dr. Lindell Bradley, VistaCare Hospice, Arbors in Sparks and Life Care Center…all of whom were instrumental in Lee’s care. A special thank you to Msgr. Leo McFadden, who has supported our family and helped alleviate our worries and sorrow with his compassion, his prayers and his devotion to Christ.
A private burial will take place, with a Memorial Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that any donations be made to Camp Buck Youth Camp for children with diabetes at:
NDACA
1005 Terminal Way, Suite 170
Reno, NV. 89502
Phone: 775-856-3839
We invite you to share memories, thoughts and condolences in the family guestbook at www.waltonsfuneralhome.com
Lee Ann Maguire was born on February 21, 1933, in Butte, Montana, where she attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and completed her freshman year at Butte High School. When her family moved to Reno, Lee entered Reno High School, became a drum majorette, and graduated with the Class of 1951.
In 1950, while working at the Virginia Street Dairy Queen in Reno, Lee met a handsome, robust athlete who had come from Pennsylvania to play football for the powerhouse team at the University of Nevada. From the moment she met Carmel Caruso, there was never a doubt in her mind that he would be the man with whom she would share the rest of her life…as a wife, a mother and a friend. Lee married Carmel in October of 1951…her brothers, Tom and Jim, served as altar boys at their wedding.
She became a Medical Assistant to Dr. R.F. Biglin, MD., and continued her interest in the medical field as an EKG, EEG technician, from 1953-1959.
Lee and Carmel welcomed their son, Daniel Raymond, into the world in 1959 and their daughter, Michelle Ann in 1962. As their children grew, Lee became a Den Mother to the Cub Scouts, and a Campfire Girl Scout Leader. She served on the Board of Directors of Hidden Valley Homeowner’s Association and became an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
During the 1970’s, Lee became a Broker Associate licensee with the Reno Association of Realtors, enjoying her work and the many associations she created with clients and colleagues. She became a Realtor/Broker and was a member of the Professional Standards, the Board of Directors of the Reno Association of Realtors, and the Million Dollar Club. She was a recipient of the Top Producer Club Award, a graduate of Realtors Institute and received her Board of Realtors G.R.I. Certification. Lee retired from real estate in 2000.
Lee’s love of her high school and her service to that school was seen in her role as Reno High School Alumni Association Trustee/Counsel.
Lee took great pride in her Irish heritage, collecting many breathtaking pieces of Irish crystal and Belleek porcelain. She often gave friends and loved ones a gift of the claddagh, symbolizing love, friendship and loyalty. Lee learned the art of preparing perfect Irish dishes, including the Irish Pasty…which brought much pleasure to her family and friends. When her children became older, she and Carmel took them to Ireland, where they discovered the roots of the Maguire family, both on her mother and her father’s side.
Family mattered most to Lee…spending time together, celebrating the moments of life and recalling precious memories from the past. She swelled with pride when speaking of her son, Dr. Dan Caruso’s work in the field of diabetes. She and her daughter, Michelle, traveled the world together, sharing many unforgettable, irreplaceable moments. Lee took great pleasure in her two brothers, Tom and Jim, always enjoying her role as “Big Sister.” Her grand daughter, Ariana, brought Lee much joy, and she cherished every moment she spent with her. Lee’s faith and her devotion to her church kept her strong and grounded in her life’s journey.
Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Carmel Caruso and her parents, Raymond and Ann Maguire. She is survived by her children, Dr. Daniel Caruso (Toni), and Michelle Caruso; her grand daughter, Ariana Caruso, her brothers, Tom Maguire, Jim Maguire (Joan), her nephews Gary and Steve Maguire, her niece, Jennifer Maguire Grogan (Jim), and her great nephew and great niece, Cade and Avery Grogan.
The family is indebted to and would like to thank Dr. Kim Bigley, Dr. Debra Fredricks, Dr. Grant Anderson, Toby Morris APN, Dr. Lindell Bradley, VistaCare Hospice, Arbors in Sparks and Life Care Center…all of whom were instrumental in Lee’s care. A special thank you to Msgr. Leo McFadden, who has supported our family and helped alleviate our worries and sorrow with his compassion, his prayers and his devotion to Christ.
A private burial will take place, with a Memorial Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that any donations be made to Camp Buck Youth Camp for children with diabetes at:
NDACA
1005 Terminal Way, Suite 170
Reno, NV. 89502
Phone: 775-856-3839
We invite you to share memories, thoughts and condolences in the family guestbook at www.waltonsfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Food is fuel
I'm looking at my nutrition from a different perspective. I estimate how active I am for the next few hours and decide how many calories I need to keep running until the next meal. Most days I don't do much so I don't eat much. I consume the calories on as 'as needed' basis. If I'm going to ride my bike home or go to the gym after work I will back off the food at lunch time and take less insulin. When the exercise time arrives I take on the carbs needed to perform at my best for that event. No hypoglycemia, no excess calories, no excess hunger. I've lost 7 pounds by increasing my exercise and targeting my carbs for my activity level. These were seven pounds that I thought would never come off. I tried several times in the last 3 years to lose the pounds without effect. This different thinking about food and exercise took the weight off unintentionally. I was seeking better performance and this was a pleasant side effect. Give some consideration to your approach to food. to quote Steve Hogg (2007): Understanding this will leave many of you thinking 'I need to do something'. There are three motivating factors that change human behavior; pain, fear or ambition. Which button do you want to press?
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Five weeks of Omnipod
I'm a bit behind with my posts. It didn't really take me 3 months to wear the Omnipod for 5 weeks. I wore it continuously for 5 weeks beginning in June. I got it through airport security without any problems. The Pod did not set off the metal detector alarm. I did find that the surface area used by the pod limited positioning of the pod. It was uncomfortable to lie on it and I found myself limited in sleeping positions as a result. So I'm back on my Minimed 522. In spite of my personal reluctance to continue on the Omnipod, I would absolutely be using it if my only alternative is multiple daily injections. Rumor has it from a company employee that the 2010 Omnipod is going to be 40% smaller. I can't wait to try it.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Omnipod initial impressions
I've been delivering insulin full time via the Omnipod for 2 weeks. What do I like about it? It is very fast to get one filled and inserted. There are no tubes to snag when I'm working in the garden or garage (notorious places for me to snag the tubing). In and out of the shower, changing clothes and generally rushing around seems more carefree.
The PDM (remote control) has a lot of data readily available and the screen is large and colorful. It takes a lot of button-pushing to get anything done. For anyone who text messages the button pushing can go very fast. The only notably tedious button pushing is changing basal rates. The pump has to be suspended or temporary basal rate cancelled before changes can be made.
The ease of insertion gives me more areas to attach a pod. I can reach places that I couldn't with tubing, and places where tubing would get in the way. But since I'm not used to these previously-unused areas I tend to bang the pod into things and get it caught on clothing. I pulled a catheter out of my skin when I caught the pod on my arm on a door frame as I rushed by. the pod was only 1 day old. If I have a tubed infusion set pull out I can replace the set without replacing the tubing or reservoir or insulin.
The 3 1/3 day absolute cutoff for placing a new pod is personally frustrating. I typically run an infusion set+reservoir 4 days, occasionally 5 days.
I also managed to forget the PDM a few times. The first time necessitated going back to get it since I was headed out of town. The next time the pod was alarming me that it was time to change and kept beeping me since I didn't have the PDM to push the okay button. The third time on a bicycle ride I didn't have the option of extending the ride (couldn't extend the temporary basal) or stop for lunch (couldn't bolus).
Overall I am pleased with the experience. I think many people will find the benefits to outweigh the drawbacks. I'm at a neutral place presently, leaning to favor my MinMed Paradigm (I'm presently wearing it without insulin for CGMS data). I'm going to stay with the Omnipod until I use up my supply of pods and reconsider my preferences in another 3 weeks.
The PDM (remote control) has a lot of data readily available and the screen is large and colorful. It takes a lot of button-pushing to get anything done. For anyone who text messages the button pushing can go very fast. The only notably tedious button pushing is changing basal rates. The pump has to be suspended or temporary basal rate cancelled before changes can be made.
The ease of insertion gives me more areas to attach a pod. I can reach places that I couldn't with tubing, and places where tubing would get in the way. But since I'm not used to these previously-unused areas I tend to bang the pod into things and get it caught on clothing. I pulled a catheter out of my skin when I caught the pod on my arm on a door frame as I rushed by. the pod was only 1 day old. If I have a tubed infusion set pull out I can replace the set without replacing the tubing or reservoir or insulin.
The 3 1/3 day absolute cutoff for placing a new pod is personally frustrating. I typically run an infusion set+reservoir 4 days, occasionally 5 days.
I also managed to forget the PDM a few times. The first time necessitated going back to get it since I was headed out of town. The next time the pod was alarming me that it was time to change and kept beeping me since I didn't have the PDM to push the okay button. The third time on a bicycle ride I didn't have the option of extending the ride (couldn't extend the temporary basal) or stop for lunch (couldn't bolus).
Overall I am pleased with the experience. I think many people will find the benefits to outweigh the drawbacks. I'm at a neutral place presently, leaning to favor my MinMed Paradigm (I'm presently wearing it without insulin for CGMS data). I'm going to stay with the Omnipod until I use up my supply of pods and reconsider my preferences in another 3 weeks.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Nutritional cleansing- what's it all about?
CLEANSING CONFERENCE! Come to the meeting June 18, 2009 to learn more about nutritional cleansing. I will be reviewing history, internet lore and research on this topic. It will start at 6 pm. Location is 1500 East Second Street, #402. I look forward to seeing you there. Please e-mail me to confirm your seat; seating is limited.
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