Attention Medtronic pumpers!

As a Medtronic Diabetes Customer, we invite you to attend:

Advanced Insulin Pump Skills

Designed for MiniMed Paradigm® insulin pumpers who are ready for the advanced features

Tue, Mar 16, 10 @6-7 PM;

Tue, Jul 20, 10 @6-7 PM;

Tue, Nov 16, 10 @6-7 PM

Optimize CGM on Your MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time System

Evaluate your customized CGM alert settings and learn how to make adjustments

Tue, May 18, 10 @6-7 PM;

Tue, Sep 21, 10 @6-7 PM

Place: Endocrine Associates

540 Plumb Lane Suite 200

Reno, NV 89509

Light snacks and drinks will be provided

Registration is required for any portion.

Reserve your seat by calling Sonja Mendes RN and Trish Cooper RN at

1-800-MINIMED (800-646-4633), ext. 62568.

Why weight?

It's a curious observation that the people who have the most excess weight are the least likely to think that they overeat. Granted, once the weight is gained it doesn't take much to keep it on, but during the time that the weight is increasing there has to be clear excess of calories (presuming that there is no underlying metabolic disorder). After some consideration it starts to make sense. A person who can't recognize that they are overeating is going to gain the most weight. And if theat person continues in their inability to recognize excess calories, they will persist in their weight gain/retention because they don't think they're overeating. There may be some biochemical or neurologic abnormality that causes a person to not recognize excess food. Research continues but in the meantime people have to grasp the concept that even if they don't think they are overeating, they really are if the weight is increasing.

Endocrine discussion group

A small, lively group met at my office last night to discuss metabolism including nutrition, exercise, attitude, goal-setting and prioritizing needs. Offf-label use of prescription medications was an interesting side topic.
Please plan to join me March 23 for a discussion on thyroid conditions. If 5 pm is too early let me know and I can start later.

Conversations with an Endocrinologist

Here's the topics planned for the talks at my office:

March 9: General discussion on the endocrine system, metabolism and nutrition

March 23: Thoughts on thyroid- natural and bioidentical thyroid hormone replacement, 'Wilson Syndrome', goiter and other thyroid conditions

April 20: Guest speakers Lisa and Dolf Gower: How we each released over 100# without surgery or prescriptions

May 11: Adrenal adventures- Cushing disease, 'adrenal fatigue' and adrenal supplements

May 25: Optimizing exercise

June 15: Diabetes dialogue- can diabetes be treated 'naturally'?

June 29: TBA

Free! Endocrine talk series

NEWS FLASH!
Meetings for nutrition, exercise and endocrine conditions will held at my office on these dates at 5 pm:
March 9 and 23
April 20
May 11 and 25
June 15 and 29
A different specific focus will be offered at each meeting. There will also be plenty of time for questions you may have about your endocrine condition, research, nutrition or anything else you might want to ask. If 5 pm is a little too early for you let me know. I can start with Q&A and get to the main program later if this helps some people who don't get off work until 5 pm. You will have a chance to sample different Isagenix products at these meetings.

My address is
540 W Plumb Lane, # 200
Reno, NV 89509

Please e-mail me to reserve your seat.
We will be meeting in the 'activation room'. Ask the front desk for directions if you don't know where this is.

I will not wait for nice weather!

I hear the following weather reasons that people don't exercise: 1- It's too cold. 2- it's too hot. 3- it's too windy. 4- it's too slippery. 5, 6, 7, 8, et cetera. Some people are skilled enough at this game to have only a few good days a year to exercise.

My Pugsley is a snow-sand-mud bike. The wings are handlebar covers to keep my hands warm. Coldest ride so far is 28 degrees F. I burn a lot of calories going a short distance. I've commuted on it once (dry roads) and it takes some effort to keep the bike moving. I will get back in shape quickly with this beast.

Isagenix trio for better energy

Fatigue is a common complaint from my patients. They hope there's something wrong with their thyroid so a simple cheap pill will make them feel better. It's rarely the case. Poor nutrition, lack of exercise, poor sleep hygiene and general high stress are the culprits for fatigue in many people. There's only so much a person can do to 'fix' these causes. I've been using three Isagenix products on a regular basis to keep my energy optimal. I take a daily serving of Ionix Supreme powder (see http://www.allinonebottle.net/ for more information). Accelerator capsules at breakfast and lunch are a tremendous benefit. And last but not least is a regular serving or 3 of Cleanse for Life (again I prefer the posder). All these products are available on my web site http://www.dancarusomd.isagenix.com/ . Don't be alarmed by the retail price; you can save over 25% by becoming an associate. I occasionally have these products available through my office at retail price. Please e-mail me carusodan@aim.com if you have any questions or have difficulty ordering through the web site.