According to the folks on the Internet Explorer blog, Microsoft will be installing IE7 by automatic update later in the year.
I can't help but think that this will cause problems for many users, especially in enterprises. For one thing the IE7 user interface is very different to IE6. So I can foresee large enterprises where the internal IT staff is swamped with complaints about how IE6 isn't working correctly.
While I think that IE7 is a great move forward, I see this as an example of Microsoft forgetting that you need to let users and customers decide when they are going to adopt the latest technologies.
Focusing on something different Whatever we do with our lives, in our professions, in our home life, or in our hobbies, it's easy to get stuck in a groove. Now this isn't always a bad thing.
But it does open the possibility that there are other things going on out there where you might be able to lend a hand and get involved. If you're like me, it's really easy to say "but I can't change the world" or some such thing. But you really can.
Take it from me. In the past I've:
Testified in front of the FDA in support of the approval of Humalog.
Helped organize Diabetes Day on the Hill in Massachusetts
Made Thanksgiving dinner at a homeless shelter
Please don't interpret this in the wrong way. I'm not being trying to be self-congratulatory.
I'm pointing this out because anyone reading this blog entry could have done all of the same things. All it takes is resolve and some effort. And the results are always fun and always make me give thanks.
As you do, maybe you'll be inspired to work on helping people in Africa with HIV, or to reduce energy consumption at work. Or something else that will make you give thanks to God for just being in the right place at the right time.
Diabetes and increased infection risks As a person with Type 1 diabetes who seems to constantly pick up chest infections, I was almost relieved to read this note about how folks with diabetes are more prone to general infections.
The leader of the study, Dr. Bhagirath Singh, stressed the importance of vaccinations for those with diabetes. But what do you do when you've taken all of the normal vaccinations?
Do you have anything that worked for you in reducing how many coughs and colds that you picked up?
During our recent camping vacation, I had a chance to use an infusion set tip that I'd picked up at a recent pump club meeting.
We spent four nights at Myles Standish State Forest close to Plymouth Massachusetts. And our camp site was about 40 feet from a small pond. So of course I spent a lot of time in the water with the children. And you know how water tends to loosen those infusion set inserts.
At the pump club, someone mentioned this trick using IV Prep. Use the IV Prep in the normal way and insert the cannula. Then take the IV Prep pad and wipe gently around the edge of the tape attached to the cannula. This gives it an extra seal which adds protection.
It turns out that Minimed has this tip, and other useful tips for hot Summer days on their Summer tape tips page.
In the end, I did lose the insert but no problems. I was burning so many carbs I simply waited until I got out of the water later and then put on a new infusion set.
Last year some time, I sent a contribution in to Mass General Hospital to support the work of Dr. Denise Faustman.
Have you heard about her research into a cure for Type 1 diabetes? Initially it was pooh-poohed by some of the diabetes organizations for various reasons. Then in March 2006, some other research teams were able to validate parts of the research.
Anyway, Lee Iacocca's foundation has committed to raising $11 million to fund the research and see what happens.
So I'm dusting off my bicycling shorts and taking to the road again to raise funds. Last time I did this was in 2003, when I raised about $3,400 for ADA. And that was after getting some lousy chest cold about 3 days before the ride.
This time, I'm aiming for a 50-mile ride and I want to raise $6,000. It turns out that the ride itself seems to be on the 34th anniversary of my diagnosis - I think. I need to talk with my mom in Ireland about the actual Sunday in September 1972 when I went into hospital.
Right now, I'm fighting off my 3rd pneumonia of the year. But I'll be on the bike training again in a few more days.
Hey, anyone know whether there's any connection between recurrent pneumonia and diabetes?
The Diabetes Technology Blog is focused on using technology to life better with diabetes. I review: blood glucose monitors; continuous glucose monitor; blood sugar meters; diabetes software and living with diabetes.
About Me
Name: Bernard Farrell
Location: Massachusetts, United States
I was born in Ireland and now live in the US.
I have had Type 1 diabetes for over 36 years. I struggle with my blood sugar, the same as most people with diabetes.
I wear a Cozmo 1800 insulin pump and a Dexcom SEVEN CGM to track my blood glucose levels.
I'm blessed by God, and every day brings the possibility of a cure.
