tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post8183018845632320069..comments2023-10-23T11:24:13.532-04:00Comments on Diabetes Update: How the Blood Sugar 101 Book is DoingJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-54532993355559180012008-06-01T10:41:00.000-04:002008-06-01T10:41:00.000-04:00Anne,The Amazon ranking changes every hour, it's b...Anne,<BR/><BR/>The Amazon ranking changes every hour, it's been fluctuating from the 3,000s to the 200,000. If two peopel buy a book one a single day it will leap up to the 10,000s. But the important thing is that the book has been selling steadily.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-51637233930775192842008-06-01T10:26:00.000-04:002008-06-01T10:26:00.000-04:00Your book may be #38,350 on the Amazon ranking of ...Your book may be #38,350 on the Amazon ranking of all books, but if you refine your search like this:<BR/><BR/> Any Category<BR/>‹ Books<BR/>‹ Health, Mind & Body<BR/>‹ Aging<BR/>‹ Diabetes<BR/> Diabetes Diet<BR/> Type 2<BR/><BR/>Your book is #3! <BR/><BR/>In the first paragraph of the book you say "No matter how severe your diabetes might be at diagnosis, it is unique among the serious chronicAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655747133135789559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-49797167833159544132008-05-29T16:49:00.000-04:002008-05-29T16:49:00.000-04:00My Aviva was terribly inaccurate. I currently use ...My Aviva was terribly inaccurate. I currently use an Ultra (in purse) and Ultra 2 (in office) and they are pretty close to each other and on repeat tests. <BR/><BR/>Very occasionally I'll see a weird result, but mostly they are consistent.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-3151118217992595632008-05-29T16:35:00.000-04:002008-05-29T16:35:00.000-04:00great book & lots of help. now need to find a mete...great book & lots of help. now need to find a meter that is more acurate than aviva...87-102-92-81 with same blood 4 strips...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-44275988002420160902008-05-21T22:11:00.000-04:002008-05-21T22:11:00.000-04:00Thanks everyone for your support. What can I say? ...Thanks everyone for your support. What can I say? You guys are the best!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-48798367238797122202008-05-21T20:43:00.000-04:002008-05-21T20:43:00.000-04:00I bought one book and after reading it, I gave it ...I bought one book and after reading it, I gave it to my PCP. I hope he reads it and if he does, I will let you know his opinion. <BR/><BR/>I am buying 3 more books. One for me and the others for friends.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655747133135789559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-60687153172600240072008-05-20T23:53:00.000-04:002008-05-20T23:53:00.000-04:00That is awesome Jenny!! I bought your book for my ...That is awesome Jenny!! I bought your book for my sister. I'm going to visit her in a few weeks and will be giving it to her. I sure hope she reads it! <BR/><BR/>I can imagine how thrilled you are at the note from Dr B! Kudos!!Alcinda (Cindy) Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950698583878546323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-14186433614461552042008-05-20T16:11:00.000-04:002008-05-20T16:11:00.000-04:00Scott,I just made a widget that displays the blog ...Scott,<BR/><BR/>I just made a widget that displays the blog postings from this blog. It's <A HREF="http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/custom.php" REL="nofollow">HERE</A>.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-57376347574302071852008-05-20T15:30:00.000-04:002008-05-20T15:30:00.000-04:00Dave T,I've been publishing my books through Techn...Dave T,<BR/><BR/>I've been publishing my books through Technion Books since 1995 when I started putting out my own books after having a bestseller published by a big publisher. <BR/><BR/>Technion has sold a lot of books over the past 15 years including many thousands sold in brick and mortar stores. That has given me some options not open to the usual brand new self-publisher.<BR/><BR/>I usually Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-13826868568787149932008-05-20T15:26:00.000-04:002008-05-20T15:26:00.000-04:00Glad to hear that the reception has been so positi...Glad to hear that the reception has been so positive for your book, as I think it shows that your line of thinking has more substance than some might suggest.<BR/><BR/>I would like to offer a suggestion that could go a long ways towards helping to sell the book: develop a small "widget" -- those little "icons" anyone can post on their sites, which house small applications which provide Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-75275009481322403112008-05-20T15:08:00.000-04:002008-05-20T15:08:00.000-04:00I asked the missus to order me a copy of your book...I asked the missus to order me a copy of your book the next time she does business with Amazon.com (I don't have an account). Hopefully it will give me some inspiration as I'm in the doldrums with my disease, the glut of bad news on the diabetic front, the capitalistic scourge of businesses and people trying to make a buck off the afflicted, etc.<BR/><BR/> Interesting that you self-publishedBig Dave Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363712781308133633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-69577248036374873392008-05-20T11:33:00.000-04:002008-05-20T11:33:00.000-04:00Oh, forgot, congratulations on the good words from...Oh, forgot, congratulations on the good words from Dr. Bernstein. I'm not surprised that he was favorable though, even if you have some difference of opinions. I've read his book, too, and the two of you are on the same side of working for better care and outcomes for people with diabetes, not massaging egos and guarding "turf". Can't wait to read the quotes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-60580138736175598092008-05-20T11:29:00.000-04:002008-05-20T11:29:00.000-04:00I bought two books, with the intent to have one co...I bought two books, with the intent to have one copy to loan out. But I haven't loaned it to anyone yet. I need to make a follow-up appt with my new endocrinologist. I'm still trying to assess him after just one appt (so far so good), but I think I might just give the second copy to him. <BR/><BR/>Will keep you posted if I do, and of his reaction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-76697608599947146712008-05-20T10:42:00.000-04:002008-05-20T10:42:00.000-04:00I did a blurb on my blog with a link to purchase i...I did a blurb on my blog with a link to purchase it. It's a great book. Thanks a lot Jenny! I recommend it to anyone that I know that has diabetes or even if they just know or live with someone that has diabetes. I'm also going to attempt to get my Endo and CDE to read and recommend it. GREAT JOB!!!The Old Man and His Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005513596375360905noreply@blogger.com