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Oct. 13, 2012 Transform the negative into positive By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Mayo Clinic recently hosted its annual Center for Innovation Transform 2012 Conference in Rochester, Minn. The main focus of the conference each year is to discuss transformation and innovation in health care. Laura Adams, M.D., was one of the guest speakers this year and she talked about how she was able to transform her experience of being diagnosed with cancer into a positive change in her life. I was so inspired by her story that I thought we could discuss this idea on the blog this week. She and her family started a silver linings list as soon as she was diagnosed with cancer in order to reflect on the positive things that came about because of her diagnosis. She talked about spending more time with family, becoming closer with her son, being able to appreciate her own physical health, and finding joy and happiness in the little things. She also reflected on her professional life and how this experience transformed her perspective as a physician on what it is really like to be a patient — to wait for and worry about test results, to communicate the news of cancer to your family, and to organize your medical records as you travel to another health care system for confirmation of results and treatment. Because of her personal experience with cancer, Dr. Adams is now working to transform the health care system in a positive way. To learn more about Transform 2012 and view her presentation, you can go to this link: www.mayo.edu/transform. I would love to hear from others who may have reflected on the idea of looking for the silver lining. What positive changes have you experienced? Sharing your positive thoughts may help other readers. Follow me on Twitter at @SherylNess1. Join the discussion at #livingwithcancer. blog index  |  | The scale, friend or foe? Oct 13th 2012, 05:00  - With Mayo Clinic diabetes educators
Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N. read biography
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Oct. 13, 2012 The scale, friend or foe? By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
Most of us struggle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight as we get older. If you're overweight, you can reduce the risk of pre-diabetes by losing weight — even 5 percent to 10 percent. If you have diabetes, weight loss can improve blood glucose control and reduce medication requirements. "The Mayo Clinic Diet" book recommends you weigh in twice a week and keep a record. Most weight loss programs don't recommend weighing in daily because weight fluctuates somewhat day to day. Daily weighing can be discouraging and isn't an accurate indicator of weight loss. Morning is usually the best time to weigh yourself, because variations in food and liquid consumption affect weight through out the day. Shoes and clothes can add 3-5 pounds. Use only one scale to base your weight loss and leave it at that. There are two types available — digital and mechanical. The digital scale generally has larger numbers and is easier to read. Mechanical scales with needle dials are more fragile, seem to wear out faster, and tend to be less accurate than digital scales. Professional scales found in gyms and doctor's offices tend to be more accurate than those designed for home use. Check out "Consumer Reports" or "Good Housekeeping" for reviews on the best scales. How often do you weigh in? Do you love or hate your scale, or maybe it's just the numbers? Remember, your weight loss efforts are more than just a number; it's a focus on a healthier life. Regards and have a good week, Nancy blog index | |
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