For regular readers of this blog, I have disappointing news. The Diabetes Blog is now retired. That means that, while it will still be available for reading and searching, new posts will not be added. Our Cardio and Cancer blogs are also being retired, which I mention here because some readers bookmarked more than one of the Life Sciences group.
The choice to stop publishing these three blogs is a business decision, and has nothing whatsoever to do with their quality. I am, and everyone here is, deeply grateful to the bloggers whose dedication to these sites gave so much information and inspiration to thousands of people. These three blogs are among the longest-running properties in our network, and it is sad to let them go.
Thank you to our many readers for visiting us, and sharing in the community here.
Brad Hill
Programming Director, Weblogs / AOL
Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
The Diabetes Blog retired
Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. Agreed, a horrible business decision. An opportunity lost. See my coverage here:
http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/09/a-blog-lost-whi.html
Condolences to the whole wonderful team here.
- AmyT
Posted at 12:56AM on Sep 18th 2007 by Amy Tenderich
3. I agree it was not the wisest decision. If AOL wants to attract targeted advertising dollars, you aren't going to do that via the AOL Instant Messenger service. But I cannot change your decision, but I will go on the record as saying I don't think this will be remembered as the best business decision AOL has ever made.
Luckily, I have little doubt that the bloggers here are likely to find a suitable venue for their talents!
5. I always read this blog! I am so annoyed! Allie, how could they do this?!
Posted at 9:39AM on Sep 18th 2007 by Chrissie in Belgium
6. That is sad news, we have been following this blog for a long time now. For those readers who have found good info here in the past try looking at the health blog over at http://www.rezoom.com/blogs/wellnessreport/
Posted at 12:17PM on Sep 18th 2007 by phil thornton
7. AOL/Weblogs Inc people, consider turning to the diabetes blogging community and you'll get tons of consumer-oriented content from them.
There's a dozen companies off the top of my head that I could make people aware of and reveal to the 20 million+ diabetics out there.
Give it a chance!
http://www.battlediabetes.com
Posted at 4:07PM on Sep 18th 2007 by Ken Savage
8. Hello all, I am new at MySpace and I am sorry to see this blog retired, however I invite you to take a look at my diabetes blog at http://www.myspace.com/diabetesblog. All the best! Nina
9. Hi Brad Hill, Sara, Amy Tenderich, Scott, Paul, Chrissie in Belgium, phil thornton, Ken Savage, Nina and Anyone seeking to cure 'cancer', 'cardio-vascular disease' & 'diabetes mellitus' ...
"Intermittent-Fasting"
http://www.tinyurl.com/3ytba8
www.tinyurl.com/3cpjpa
www.tinyurl.com/ywo9sw
...Warm thanks; Nick Gracey, BSc(Hons) Medical Biochemistry, Birmingham University, UK, WATerian c/o www.TheDiabetesBlog.com @ 23:07hrs SUN.23.SEP.2007.
ps... Diabetes Is Caused By Food And Or Drug Administration Too Much And Or Too Often.
http://www.thediabetesblog.com/2007/04/19/no-food-no-problem
pps... FOR MORE related info please follow the links via...
http://www.tinyurl.com/2k4n3a
ppps... Diabetes is NOT a disease ... diabetes is the CURE [for relative-HYPOglycemia]...
"Relative Hypoglycemia As A Cause Of Neuropsychiatric Illness" @ Journal Of The National Medical Association @ Harry M Salzer MD @ January 1966 @ Vol 58 @ Number 1 @ Table 1 @ Figure 2.
Posted at 6:14PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Nicholas Dynes Gracey
10. http://minimalworkout.blogspot.com/2007/09/day-off-workout-and-food.html
Posted at 11:38AM on Sep 24th 2007 by Intermittent Fasting
11. I agree with Sara, you must re-consider. But let me also thank you for such a good blog that provide a lot of resources and information about diabetes.
http://www.daily-diabetic.com/50226711/use_berberine_to_fight_type_2_diabetes.php
12. Are there any side effects or interactions?
Berberine has been reported to interfere with normal liver function in infants, raising a concern that it might worsen jaundice. For this reason, berberine-containing plants, including barberry, goldenseal, and Oregon grape should be used with caution during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Strong standardized extracts may cause stomach upset and should be used for no more than two weeks continuously. Other symptoms of excessive berberine intake include lethargy, nose bleed, skin and eye irritation, and kidney irritation.
http://www.wildoats.com/redesign/hn.php?org=wildoats&ContentID=2041006
Posted at 6:17AM on Sep 25th 2007 by Intermittent Fasting
13. This is too bad as the world needs more and better information regarding diabetes. I am a diabetic and launched a site to do that last year at http://www.dsolve.com.
The focus of that site is on how to achieve normal blood sugars using a low carb and low insulin approach. This brought my A1c down from 8.0 to 5.0 (I am type 1 of 28 years). I hope some of you may find it of interest.
Thanks,
Ryan
Posted at 12:41PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Ryan Whitaker
14. http://minimalworkout.blogspot.com/2007/09/many-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting.html
Posted at 11:33AM on Sep 27th 2007 by Intermittent Fasting
15. http://leangains.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-training-methodology-and-if-for.html
Posted at 1:26PM on Oct 21st 2007 by Intermittent Fasting
16. I wouldn't mind taking over the site (or buying it) to keep it alive and well. I could make it a nice addition to my recipes blog. http://www.thediabeticcookbook.com
Email me if you're interested.
17. Well, darn, I was going to try and use the blog to find information to add to my site http://www.bloodsugaraware.com. As long as the information stays available, I guess I can use it, but boy I just don't see it as good business to retire a blog about diabetes. Number of people that are being diagnosed is just going to keep increasing (as Sara said on the first comment).
18. Try http://texanforayear.blogspot.com/ for diabetes (juvenile)
19. Try http://texanforayear.blogspot.com/ for diabetes (juvenile)
1. A horrible business decision if you ask me. The number of diabetics in the world is increasing and instead of recognizing the increasing market you basically cut off your foot.
Posted at 10:34PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Sara