It’s American Diabetes Awareness Month, and the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) theme for November is “America Gets Cooking to Stop Diabetes.” And in that spirit, we’re highlighting the diabetes community on PatientsLikeMe. Members have been sharing about pasta, low-carb diets and ideas for daily menus. Plus, one member graciously shared her personal recipes for some… Continue reading Food for thought: Diabetes awareness edition
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Seeing [MS]: The invisible symptoms – spasticity
Australian comedian and public speaker Tim Ferguson said it the best – “Seeing [MS] is all about helping everybody, in society, right across the world, get their heads around this mysterious and sometimes scary condition.” He’s living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and he spoke about his spasticity in the video below. You are now… Continue reading Seeing [MS]: The invisible symptoms – spasticity
Shining a light on lung cancer
Back in 1995, a few organizations came together to recognize Lung Cancer Awareness Day – there were a few awareness activities and some scattered fundraisers. Fast forward to now. Almost 20 years later, over 125 different lung cancer events are spread across three continents during the month of November. This is Lung Cancer Awareness Month,… Continue reading Shining a light on lung cancer
“Perseverance, patience and acceptance” – PatientsLikeMe member Steve shares what it’s like to live with MND
Those three words describe how PatientsLikeMe member Steve says he has adapted to life with motor neuron disease (MND). He was diagnosed with MND (also known as ALS) in 2007, and technology has helped Steve navigate the challenges of living with ALS while raising three children. He’s also made a video about his journey, called… Continue reading “Perseverance, patience and acceptance” – PatientsLikeMe member Steve shares what it’s like to live with MND
Out of the Office: PatientsLikeMe team spreads the word for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Hi all! I’m Kara, a member of the Community team at PatientsLikeMe and the moderator for our lung cancer community. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to kick it off than to join a fantastic group in raising awareness for this often overlooked condition. Along with some fellow PatientsLikeMe staffers —… Continue reading Out of the Office: PatientsLikeMe team spreads the word for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Getting to know our 2014 Team of Advisors – Becky
So far, we’ve introduced you to two members of the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors – Dana (bipolar II) and Lisa (Parkinson’s). Today, say hello to Becky, a retired flight nurse who is living with epilepsy and three years out of treatment for breast cancer. About Becky (aka Rebelor) Becky is a former family nurse practitioner,… Continue reading Getting to know our 2014 Team of Advisors – Becky
Recognizing diabetes in America
If you’re from the United States, chances are you know someone with diabetes – according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, and many of them haven’t been diagnosed yet. That’s why November is American Diabetes Month. It’s all about raising awareness for both type 1 and 2… Continue reading Recognizing diabetes in America
The Theory of Everything
Between the Ice Bucket Challenge and movies like “You’re Not You” (about a classical pianist who is diagnosed with ALS), there has been a ton of awareness going on for ALS, with many efforts focused on the personal stories of people living with the neurological condition. And this month, ALS is being spotlighted again in… Continue reading The Theory of Everything
What’s your epilepsy story?
That’s what everyone’s asking this November during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. If you’ve been diagnosed, or know someone living with epilepsy, put on your brightest purple clothes and start raising awareness for this neurological condition. What are three things you need to know about epilepsy? 1 It’s a condition that affects the nervous system and causes… Continue reading What’s your epilepsy story?
Depression Awareness Month- What does it feel like?
Here at PatientsLikeMe, there are thousands of people sharing their experiences with more than a dozen mental health conditions, including 15,000 patients who report major depressive disorder and 1,700 patients who report postpartum depression. What do they have to say? This word cloud has some of the most commonly used phrases on our mental health forum. It gives you a feel of the many… Continue reading Depression Awareness Month- What does it feel like?