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Introducing Glycemic Lookup
By: Jason Crabtree
Tags: Health, Diabetes, Food, Blood Sugar, Technology

Introducing Glycemic Lookup

A banana, strawberry and pineapple smoothy would improve anyone's day. Or would it?

Disclaimer: I built this tool because I was frustrated by looking at tiny, difficult to read PDF’s of GI tables on my phone. I am not a medical profession — and I relied on Wikipedia for a lot of the info in this post.

If you’re unsure or concerned about anything I’ve raised in this post, please see a physician.

Raise your hand if you’ve had lunch and had your productivity completed removed, with a sluggish, unproductive afternoon ahead of you.

Or maybe you didn’t quite get time to eat your lunch, and you started to feel faint.

You might know these situations are related to the amount of sugar in your blood. Maybe you recognise this as your blood glucose level. From Wikipedia, glucose is a sugar present in the blood of humans and animals. On average, 4grams of glucose is present in the blood of a 70kg (150lb) human.

However, this won’t always be the case. Whether you have diabetes, are fasting, or are experiencing other health factors, you may find your blood sugar level varies over time. Blood sugar levels in part a result of the food you eat. Blood sugar level changes are measured with a score known as the Glycemic Index.

Glycemic index (also known as a GI number) is a scoring system that highlights the impacts of on your blood sugar level from the carbohydrates in certain foods. By understanding these numbers, you can follow the effects that food will have on your blood sugar levels.

The GI describes how an individuals blood sugar level will change two after hours after eating a particular food. GI has a range of 0–100. A GI of 0 indicates zero carbohydrates present in that food, while 100 means the food is pure glucose. These scores can also be used in a related measure to calculate the Glycemic Load of different food groups, which tracks the precise amount of carbohydrates consumed in a particular meal.
The Future Accessibility and Affordability of Insulin
By: Adam Tau
Tags: Diabetes, Health, Medical, Lifestyle

The Future Accessibility and Affordability of Insulin

By 2030, it is estimated that over 79 million adults will need insulin to help manage their medical condition. However, a recent study reveals that the future demand of insulin will not be met under current conditions.

After collecting data from the International Diabetes Federation and comparing 14 studies, Dr. Sanjay Basu, an assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University, and his team estimate that the number of adults with type 2 diabetes will rise from 406 million in 2018 to 511 million in 2030. Out of 221 countries, the United States will have the third highest numbers, with 32 million people.

Although not all Type 2 diabetics will require insulin, there will be a 20% rise in the demand for the drug. Based on our current resources, only 38 million will access to insulin, leaving over 41 million patients without insulin.



Even though the United Nations has promised universal access to drugs for diabetes, many people around the world find insulin a scarce or incredibly difficult to access.



Diabetic patients in the African, Asian, and Oceania regions will be heavily affected in regards to accessibility. Many countries located in these regions do not have the infrastructure or resource networks to support and manage those with diabetes.



Accessibility is not the only problem when it comes to insulin. Rising cost is also a pressing issue.



From 2002 to 2012, the United States went from spending $10 billion to $22 billion on diabetes drugs. Lantus, one of the most popular insulins available, experienced a significant markup, from $40 a vial in 2001 to $275 a vial in 2018.



Insulin is necessary to treat those with type 1 diabetes and sometimes for those with type 2 diabetes. For someone with type 1 diabetes, patients require two or three vials of insulin per month. Those who have more of a resistant to insulin, such as type 2 diabetics, can go through 6 or more vials. Diabetics who are required to use multiple vials of insulin a month can easily rack up a sizable bill.



Due to how the lack of availability and cost, patients will often take less than they are prescribed. By taking less than the prescribed dosage, patients may experience severe complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, amputation, or even death.



Sanjay Basu cautions that unless the government creates new initiatives between now and 2030, insulin users will find it more difficult to afford and access insulin.
If You’re Caught Having Sex at School, Say You’re a Diabetic Who Fell Over
By: Edith Zimmerman
Tags: Diabetes, School

Who to believe in this fascinating story of sex and diabetes? Alini Brito, the 30-year-old Brooklyn teacher who was caught up in a drunken sex scandal in December of 2009, is now suing for her job back, claiming that when a witness thought he saw her “naked on the floor with … [coworker Cindy Mauro] between her legs” what he actually saw was Mauro helping her through a diabetic episode. From Brito’s official court filing:

Upon immediately entering the classroom, Brito’s knees buckled, at which point Brito laid down off to the right but at the foot of the classroom door. Mauro assisted Brito by placing Brito’s sweater under her head and elevated her legs in a chair. Mauro also obtained a couple of suger packets from her desk and gave them to Brito. [sic]

But does Brito admit to being naked during this leg-elevating and sugar-receiving? It’s not clear, although the hearing officer seems to have it figured out:

“There is no possible medical, nonsexual assistance that a partially naked person could possibly be rendering to another naked person in the position described.”

Case closed! Don’t have sex at school. Or, keep your blood sugar at the appropriate level. Or, wear sturdy clothes that won’t fall off if your blood sugar does get low and you need to lie on the floor.
Treat Diabetes Naturally — Home Remedies For Type 2 Diabetes
By: Alexander Mendoza
Tags: Diabetes, Diabetes Solutions, Diabetes Tipo 2, Diabetes Newsblog

Naturally

We usually see obese and old people suffering from Diabetes. It’s a common health disorder among them but if we don’t take some precautionary measures in the right time, it can be fatal. It is caused due to abnormality in one’s blood glucose levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 21 million people in United States have diabetes while a whopping 90–95 percent population suffers from type 2 diabetes. There are certain tips which can play an essential role to treat it naturally.

Type 1, Type 2 and GDM are the three major kinds of diabetes. Type 1 is the most severe form where your cells in the pancreas that produce insulin get destroyed by its own immune system. People suffering from type 1 should take Insulin injections or implant insulin pumps in order to prevent themselves from this disease. While the third one is GDM is not so common. In this form, the body develops a complete intolerance for carbohydrates. Especially pregnant women are more prone to this category.

Here we will discuss about the most common form of type 2 diabetes, and there are certain effective tips to treat it naturally.

Home Remedies for Type 2 Diabetes

Limiting the Intake of Sugar: The first step to avoid them is limiting your sugar intake and eating healthy diet. Complex carbohydrates or simple sugars are extremely harmful and should be avoided to control the ailment. Eating fruits, vegetables that are rich in fiber, and drinking at least 8–10 glasses of water daily will help your body to control sugar level everyday.

Exercise: Regular exercises like running; walking and swimming can keep you away from this ailment and produce more insulin in your body.This measure will surely help to treat diabetes naturally.

Herbal Medicines: You can take herbal medicines to prevent yourself from adverse effects of type 2 diabetes. They can treat naturally without any side effects.
Citizen Artist Fellow Justus Harris fuses art & diabetes research
By: The Kennedy Center
Tags: Diabetes

Citizen Artist Fellow Justus Harris fuses art & diabetes research

Citizen Artist Fellow Justus Harris with Illinois Institute of Technology researchers.

As we reach the end of November and Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at the work of one of our 2018/2019 Citizen Artist Fellows, Justus Harris, whose artistic endeavors have a profound impact on the medical industry and beyond.

Justus Harris is a patient, artist, and educator based in Chicago. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and depression as a teenager, he has since combined his artistic training and patient experiences to found MedSculpt, an organization that designs art-based, 3-D visual educational tools for people with diabetes and chronic conditions.

“My developments with health data visualization and art aim to make research and health understandable to people regardless of age or education level.” — Justus Harris

Hear from Justus as he discusses the role of an artist and patient during medical studies:

After the trial, we stood at a table and talked about all the variables involved, myself — the expert patient — the doctor, researchers, and nurses. I asked everyone why they choose to do this with their life, spending their days by a computer and a bedside, going through halls on rounds non-stop, sacrificing their own sleep to monitor others sleeping. The answer was that they wanted to make the lives of other people better. Our collaboration was proof of this shared goal. We used our different skills to create tools which give people back the freedom of health while maintaining a sense of control. My developments with health data visualization and art aim to make research and health understandable to people regardless of age or education level.

The image above shows Harris during his participation in artificial pancreas research at the University of Chicago to develop an automated insulin pump. His Diabetes Data Sculptures featured on the right were inspired by his experiences trying to understand the massive amounts of personal health data during these studies. Each sculpture is a summary of a month of health where color, form, and shape describe health without the need for charts graphs and numbers.

Four individuals with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes wearing Justus’s MedSculp Diabetes Awareness pendants at the 2018 American Diabetes Association Health & Wellness Expo.

“More than 100 million people in the U.S. are living with diabetes or prediabetes. For me, one of the roles of art is making this often invisible epidemic visible.” — Citizen Artist Fellow Justus Harris.

Do you know an artist who uses their talents to effect social change? Nominate them to be a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow today.
Anniversary while measuring blood
By: Simon Stubben
Tags: Diabetes

Two years ago on this day, the 7th of November, I had my first symptoms of diabetes. An infinite thirst, lack of energy and — after a week — disturbance for my eyes. It didn’t really matter that much to me, after all I was (and still am) living and eating healthy and doing lots of sports. So the only change in my daily life was the injections and the continuous measure of my blood glucose level. Both things I can overcome, however annoying and disturbing it is to inject my basal insulin while sitting with my pants down on a filthy public bar toilet.

Everything can be done easier, I for sure know that due to my interest in technology. Especially when it comes to measuring the blood glucose. Why do I have to pinch myself 5–8 times in my finger every day? That’s stupid. CGMs (continuous glucose monitoring) tools could help this, but they would still have a needle or some blood sucking thing inside you — and the fewest of them exploit today’s modern technology, such as the device we all carry around with us (hint: smartphones).

Here comes the trick: C8 Medisensors have marketed a CGM that uses light, instead of pinching, to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. I remember reading about it a long time ago, but now it has finally gained approval for the European market (it is already for sale in US). Besides being a CGM that sits on your body and measures your blood glucose continuously (without you feeling it!), it sends the live data to your smartphone, which makes it possible for you to check your current blood glucose level instantly, and give you an overview of your statistics!
The Six Keys to International Travel and Diabetes
By: Tim Harsch
Tags: Travel, Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes

Traveling with diabetes can be daunting. However, with a little planning it is simple and easy. In the past few years I’ve travelled extensively for work. I’ve been to India, South Korea, Singapore, China and France and travelled extensively within each. Along the way I’ve been on 15 hour flight legs during 33 straight hours of travel, had extra long layovers, and dealt with delays and other sudden changes in plans. I’ve never been in a situation I couldn’t handle and for each of these trips I’ve spent a minimal amount of time packing: usually under 30 minutes per trip. Yes, that includes all my clothes, diabetes supplies, etc.

The secret to being well prepared and quick packing is to have a good packing list. When I’m preparing to leave I check off each item on the list and can be confident that I’m taking everything I need to be prepared for the trip. I almost never check a bag so usually have everything with me. However, if you are checking a bag it is important to bring all diabetes supplies on the plane with you. Always assume that you’re not going to get your checked bag on the other end and will have enough supplies to last the entire trip. If you’re using a pump then be aware that changes in altitude, and therefore pressure, when flying can cause extra insulin to be released. There have been multiple studies on this if you want to dive into the literature. Handling time changes is another challenge. If you are on a pump when is the right time to adjust the time zone so that your basal rate matches your body’s biological clock? What I do, and has worked well thus far, is to adjust the pump’s time zone to my final destination’s time after I take off. It will take longer for the body to adjust but you don’t want to be going low during meetings or a hike mid-day when your nighttime basal kicks in. For me it is crucial to drink lots of water during the trip to stay hydrated. Planes are climate controlled and kept at low humidity so you need more water than you think. Jet lag wreaks havoc on sleep and therefore blood sugar. Especially when there is a big change in time zone, jet lag can be brutal. Make sure to follow #5 — a lot of what I thought was jet lag previously was really dehydration. I avoid caffeine and alcohol on the planes as both will impact sleep. At my destination, the key for me is to always spend lots of time outside in the daylight. The sunlight helps adjust your biological clock and acclimate your body to the proper schedule. Once it gets dark, turn off all screens and try to go to sleep as well. If that is problematic, I’ve heard that melatonin supplements can help. However, staying up through the daylight, and sometimes exercising outdoors I’ve found to be enough for me.
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By: Lauren Takacs
Tags: Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes

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Young Diabetic Mentors Struggling Diabetics

Over one million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes. By the year of 2050, there is expected to be five million people living with type 1 diabetes in America. Tylor Menegay is one of the current diabetics in America that is trying help other diabetics now and in the future. He provides a mentoring service to help other diabetics control their blood sugars, better their diets, and have a support system.

Menegay originally struggled with diabetes when he was first diagnosed, inspiring him to help others that were struggling as well. Menegay’s doctor recommended him to mentor for other diabetics because he grew to manage his diabetes well. His mother, Missy, remarks on her son’s friendly nature and knew this was a perfect calling for him.

Less than one third of type 1 diabetics in America are consistently attaining target blood glucose control levels. Menegay pushes for other diabetics to keep glucose logs for records of their glucose levels. He claims this way will monitor levels closer, so diabetics can establish a good pattern of lower glucose levels. One of the diabetics he has worked with, Adriona Ball, claims that this method has helped lower her blood levels to a normal range.

References

JDRF, 2017. Type 1 Diabetes Facts, Pages 1 to 1.
Treating Hypoglycemia Reliably
By: Tim Harsch
Tags: Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Healthcare

Diabetes is a balancing act: you never want to have your blood sugar be too high or too low. The ideal would be that we could maintain blood sugars easily within the 80–120 mg/dL range consistently. However, the reality is that it is easy to miscalculate and go too high or too low after a meal and then overcompensate, repeating the process in the other direction.

When it comes to treating hypoglycemia a further challenge is that when you have low blood sugar your body is sounding the alarm bells by releasing adrenaline and signaling your brain that it needs sugar now. This means that you feel extra hungry and instead of following the recommendation of 15g of carbs every 15 minutes until you’re back in the proper range it is easy to eat far more sugar. This of course leads to a spike in blood sugar, often taking you into hyperglycemia and requiring insulin to bring you back down.

I struggle with this all the time. It is easy to let logic fall by the wayside in the moment of choosing what to eat when low, especially when faced with a tasty piece of candy or slice of cake that you have sitting in your fridge. But there is a simple solution that I’m working into my routine that has helped a lot with this.

The key is to make a rule to never eat pleasure foods to compensate for a low. This not only avoids giving you the excuse of eating ice cream just because you’re low, but also avoids the temptation to eat significantly more than you should because it tastes so good. Instead, pick one or two sources of sugar that you reserve solely for the purpose of treating hypoglycemia and only treat your lows with those. Also important is that you pick sources that will break down quickly to bring your blood sugar up. If the sugar is mixed with fat or protein it will slow digestion and therefore absorption of the sugar.

For me, I have two go-to sources of sugar that I reserve for treating hypoglycemia. When I’m home I use a tablespoon of maple syrup to treat lows. Each tablespoon has 12g of carbs and it is pure liquid sugar so brings my blood sugar up quickly. When I’m traveling or just out-and-about, I use Smartees as they are easy to pack, don’t melt, and each roll has 6g of carbs so two or three will get me to where I need to be.
Dark Chocolate Is Good For Diabetics
Tags: Natural Medicine, Dark Chocolate, Diabetes

I often hear comments from many people that diabetics cannot have chocolate. While it is true that they should not have candy with chocolate in it they can have chocolate. Remember that candy with chocolate in it is laced with fillers and refined white sugars, the ‘bad’ chocolate. The ‘good chocolate’, gourmet healthy chocolates are just what the doctor may order to help diabetics. In the Journal of Diabetic Medicine one study shows the difference between the good chocolate with high polyphenols (high flavanoids or plant based antioxidants) and bad chocolate with low polyphenols.

This study reported was the first of it’s kind with diabetics. According to the University of Hull:

“Twelve individuals with Type 2 diabetes were selected and those who participated were on stable medication. They were given 45gr of dark chocolate to eat daily for 16 weeks in a double blind study. The patients were given chocolate either with or without a high cocoa content. The dark chocolate contained 85% cocoa solids compared to the placebo which contained no cocoa solids but was dyed the same colour as the dark chocolate. Individual 15g foil wrapped bars were provided and the volunteers were asked to consume one bar three times a day. The patients were advised not to consume any other chocolate for the duration of the study and they were instructed to make no changes to their diet and lifestyle.”

After the 16 week study there were significant increases to their HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) prompting comments from endocrine specialists advising diabetics to make a high polyphenonl (high flavanol) dark chocolate part of their daily dietary intake.

In the Hull University article Steve Atkin, Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, who led the study says: “People with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and since one of the main contributory factors to heart disease is a low level of HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol, the findings that dark chocolate can improve this, means the results of this study are hugely significant.”

The conclusion in the study as reported in the Journal of Diabetic Medicine states, “High polyphenol chocolate is effective in improving the atherosclerotic cholesterol profile in patients with diabetes by increasing HDL cholesterol and improving the cholesterol:HDL ratio without affecting weight, inflammatory markers, insulin resistance or glycaemic control.”

High flavanol raw dark chocolate is helping to keep blood sugars stable and could possible even prevent diabetes. Dark chocolate is good for Diabetics and allowing them to enjoy their favorite confection as long as they select the right type.

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5 Tasty Foods That Can Actually Lower Your Blood Sugar
Tags: Blood Sugar, Diabetes Solutions, Diabetes, Fruits, Supplements

5 Tasty Foods That Can Actually Lower Your Blood Sugar

With the rising epidemic of obesity and diabetes in the world, it is important to take steps to prevent these serious diseases. Here are some foods that can help to lower and control your blood sugar, if they are added to your diet:

Pickles.

A recent Swedish university study showed that eating pickles or adding vinegar to your meal can reduce your blood sugar levels by up to 50%. In addition to pickles, most anything with acetic acid in it, such as vinegar, has a similar effect. It’s relatively easy to incorporate vinegar into a meal, just use a vinegar based salad dressing on your salad or use it as a dip for vegetables. Pickles and vinegar works by slowing down or stopping the carbohydrates you ate with the meal from breaking down in your stomach, thus it is absorbed slowly, which stops it from being converted to sugar quickly. The effect is not the same if you consume bread and butter type pickles, as those contain sugar.

Almonds.

A recent study testing the effects of almonds on blood sugar had surprising results. People who ate about 2 ounces of almonds after eating a piece of sliced white bread had significantly lower blood sugar than those who did not eat the almonds. The study also showed similar results when testing with mashed potatoes and rice. Almonds are rich in antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals, so they are an excellent addition to anyone’s diet, whether you have blood sugar problems or not.

Sweet Potatoes.

High in fiber and carotenoids, sweet potatoes are also high in antioxidants that have been shown to help your body better respond to insulin. Skip the brown sugar and syrupy canned varieties, however, as they won’t have the same effect.

Flaxseed.

This includes flax seeds and flax oil supplements. Some studies have shown a stabilization of blood sugar levels with supplementation or increased consumption of flax seeds and flax seed oil.

Cinnamon.

A study in Pakistan showed that diabetics who took small does of cinnamon, from just 1/4 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons per day, had their bodies natural insulin production increase. The study also showed beneficial effects on cholesterol.

So, why not try baking some sweet potatoes and don’t forget the cinnamon! While you’re at it, have a big salad with a tasty and tangy dressing of olive oil and vinegar.

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Simple Changes to Make in Life to Learn How to Avoid Diabetes
By: Sunny Ogbereyo
Tags: Health, Health Foods, Diabetes, Lifehacks, Life

Living a healthy life for years to come should be one of your top priorities. Diabetes is a common disease among people these days and it can easily be avoided. If you want to learn how to avoid diabetes and stay safe, look at these simple changes that need to be made!

Watching what you eat is always important at an early age. Sadly, many parents do not teach their children the right eating habits and bad habits become hard to break. Protect your body with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. You might also want to stay away from too much red meat and additives in your diet.

After a meal, you might want to satisfy your taste buds with a little bit of dessert. Refined sugars seem to go hand in hand with an unhealthy diet. Those tasty treats might feel good going down the pipes, but you will pay for it later on in life. Stop eating sugars and find out the right way to avoid diabetes.

Increasing your overall exercise level will also help to reduce your risk of diabetes. Even if you can only walk a few times per week, you will still have a possibility of avoiding this disease. Take the time to lose a few extra pounds and get back into better shape. Those who are overweight are also at high risk for a heart attack or even heart disease.

Getting to the doctor on a yearly basis will also enable you to avoid diabetes. It should be known that seeing a doctor despite your fears, will greatly enhance your life. If you do not have a doctor, now would be a great time to find the right one located in your area.

If you want to live a happy life, you need to ensure that you do what you can to avoid diabetes. Take the time to use these avoidance methods and you will surely see a difference. Live diabetes free today and start changing your life!

Learn all you can about avoiding diabetes so you can make critical changes that can benefit your entire family. Learn how reverse diabetes so you can live a long, happy, healthy life.
Type 2 Diabetes: Causes and Treatments
By: Ankit Sharma
Tags: Diabetes, Diabetes Solutions

As most of us know, diabetes is linked with high blood sugar levels while type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin resistance. When a person is affected with type 2 diabetes, his body loses the ability to respond to insulin levels. This article focuses on the causes and tips to overcome type 2 diabetes.

What are the causes?

Heredities: People with a family history of diabetes are at higher risk.

Birth weight: There is a very strong relationship between birth weight and diabetes. The lower the birth weight, the higher the risk.

Metabolic fluctuations: People suffering from metabolic syndrome and metabolic fluctuations are more likely to get diabetes type 2.

Obesity: Statistics show obesity causes the most health issues. Since it increases our body’s resistance to insulin, obese people are more likely to develop the condition.

Gestational Diabetes: Some mothers will have gestational diabetes at some point during pregnancy. Usually there are no noticeable signs but have it in mind!

Ways to treat and prevent:

Genetics play the most important role in the development of diabetes and this is something that cannot be controlled. Nevertheless, there are other things in your surroundings and personal routines that will definitely help you lower the risk. Some are listed here:

Exercise: Jogging and fitness play a vital role in maintaining top health. Physical exercise three to four times per week will make you will feel awesome! Most people think that exercise is only for those who want to lose weight. Combine those two concepts and you will see the difference right away!

Quit Smoking: 16 to 20 cigarettes per day (as the usual statistics) put a person at high risk for developing diabetes (among other things). Since smoking decreases the body’s ability to develop insulin resistance, blood sugar levels increase immediately after your next cigarette.

Eating Nuts: About an ounce or 28 grams of nuts a day will keep your doctor away! It’s time to say goodbye to your favorite yummy calorie-stuffed chips!

Create Awareness: Spread the word about diabetes and make everyone learn how serious it actually is. Discuss with community members, local doctors and organize the best awareness event! Marathons, walkathons, game shows… or make a documentary and publish it online. Social media is always there to help you advertise your cause, so it can reach as many people as possible! Don’t forget that trendy giveaways like personalized silicone bracelets with a special message will make your event more successful!

If you feel that you are at risk, consult your doctor. The earlier you do this, the better the chances are for you to stay safe and healthy. Remember that self-treatment is not always perceived as unproblematic!

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Is Career in Accounting worth it?
Tags: Accounting, Mba, Universities

Is Career in Accounting worth it?

Accounting is good for every business, not-for-profit or government association. It’s a profoundly respected calling, with employer stability, open doors for headway and a low joblessness rate. You can function as a reviewer, clerk, charge bookkeeper, budgetary expert, controller, accounting manager, etc.

Accounting is in excess of a profession, an individual who experts accounting secures a lot of abilities that genuinely enables one to deal with a business. The greater part is that the accountant encountered long stretches of work particularly toward the start of their accounting vocation. The street is long however compensating for the individuals who make the correct profession moves and are eager to buckle down.

The field in accounting is worth it as it is an important part of every business whether it’s your business or someone else’s. Obviously, there’s likewise the decision among private and civic accounting. Private or corporate, accountants work for single organizations. Civic accountants work for organizations that give reviewing, assessment, warning, and counseling administrations to other people or may fill in as autonomous bookkeepers. While open bookkeepers may work with an assortment of organizations, corporate bookkeepers become accounting specialists in explicit organizations and businesses, with an expansive scope of accounting, evaluating, charge and counseling obligations.

Accountants also receive handsome salaries as they are crucial for a business’s financial statement. There are even many job opportunities you can choose after studying accounting.

· Financial analyst

· Compliance analyst

· Payroll specialist

· Financial adviser

· Accounting manager

· Accountant

· Bookkeeper

· Tax professional

· Loan officer
Install the latest Quicken 2014 R10 update
By: Sergiy Tytarenko
Tags: Accounting, Accounting Software, Converter, Utilities

Error during Quicken 2014 update

Quicken 2014 for PC may give an error during the update:

C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Quicken\INET\COMMON\Patch\Update\patchw32.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.

if this happens, download the manual update and install it over the existing version (sorry, you have to google for “manual quicken update”).

Options to import into Quicken 2014 after the update

Once you have Quicken 2014 for PC updated, use one of the listed converters to convert to QIF or QFX (Web Connect) format and import your transactions:

CSV2QIF to convert CSV or Excel or TXT files to QIF format. Quicken 2014 imports correct QIF files for bank (checking, savings) or credit card or investment accounts (or cash accounts)

CSV2QFX to convert CSV/Excel/TXT files to QFX (Web Connect) format. Quicken 2014 will stop importing QFX files on April 30, 2017 (see Quicken discontinuation policy).

OFX2QIF to convert OFX files to QIF (make sure to select the QIF target as Quicken 2014 or earlier)

PDF2QIF to convert PDF files to QIF

QFX2QIF to convert QFX files to QIF (this should be handy after April 30, 2017 if you decide to keep existing Quicken version)

QBO2QIF to convert QBO files to QIF

Bank2QIF to convert various formats to QIF (OFX, QFX, QBO, and correct incorrect QIF files)

If you have to complete your 2016 taxes before the end of April 2017, use both QIF and QFX format, whichever you find easier. We do suggest to choose QIF over QFX if you decide to keep using Quicken 2014. If you upgrade Quicken to a newer version, if you have both QIF and QFX choices, but read below:

Quicken 2015, Quicken 2016 for PC have a bug for QIF import and have to use a workaround with a cash proxy account

Quicken 2017 for PC imports QIF files fine as Quicken 2014 does

Quicken 2015, Quicken 2016, Quicken 2017 for Mac do not import QIF files at all, only QFX files

So if you are planning to complete your taxes and switch to Mac, QFX format is a great choice as well. There CSV2QFX, PDF2QFX, Bank2QFX, QIF2QFX, OFX2QFX converters to help you.
Best SaaS Startup Metrics Resources
By: Ninan Thampy
Tags: Startup, Metrics, Accounting, Finance, Venture Capital

Best SaaS Startup Metrics Resources

Last updated — October 2021

A curated collection of the best startup metrics resources mostly focused on SaaS:

You can find a curated list of the best SaaS startup finance resources here

Table of Contents

Unit Economics

SaaS Metrics Definitions | By Joel York, founder & CEO of Markodojo

Finance Glossary | By Baremetrics

The Ultimate SaaS Metrics Cheat Sheet | By ChartMogul

23 SaaS metrics for fundraising + optimization | By Intercom

KPIs vs Metrics | By databox

Metrics

The SaaS Metrics That Matter |October 2021 | By David Sacks and Ethan Ruby

The Key Metrics / Key Driver for Saas Success | By David Skok VC at Matrix Partners

The Ultimate SaaS Metrics Cheat Sheet | By Nick Franklin from ChartMogul

SaaS Growth + Marketing + Sales + Customer Success Metrics | By Cobloom

16 Key Startup Metrics| By Andreessen Horowitz

16 Business and Financial Startup Metrics| By Andreessen Horowitz

SaaS Metrics and Key Drivers | By David Skok, Serial Entrepreneur turned VC

SaaS Metrics — A Detailed Guide to Measuring and Improving what Matters ++ SaaS Metrics — Detailed Definitions ++ The Key Drivers for SaaS Success ++ 12 Key Levers of SaaS Success

Marketing 101 + Payback period, CAC and lifetime value explained (Video) | By Elizabeth Yin VC

Financial Metrics (Detailed Explanation | By Aron Susman, VP Finance & Zachariah Reitano, CEO of ro

Simple E-commerce Financial Model | By Alex Taussig VC at Lightspeed

The CFO’s guide to SaaS business metrics | By Typeform CFO

The five accounting metrics for cloud companies | By VC Byron Deeter

Six Key Metrics as part of a Value Driver Framework | via OpenView

Startup’s 10 Most Important Metrics | By Tomasz Tunguz VC at redpoint

SaaS Startup Key Metrics Template | By Tomasz Tunguz VC at redpoint

The 6 Key Marketing Metrics Your CEO Actually Cares About | By Sophia Bernazzani Senior Marketing Manager at Hubspot

A KPI dashboard for early-stage SaaS startups | By Christoph Janz from Point Nine Capital

SaaS Cohort Analysis | By Christoph Janz from Point Nine Capital

Accounting for User Growth | By Jonathan Hsu from Social Capital

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Unit Economics

A crash course in unit economics | By VC Ha Nguyen

What Are Unit Economics and Why Are They Important | By Lighter Capital

Understanding Unit Economics, CAC and Churn are critical to avoid BlitzFail |

By David Sacks — VC, Previously founder/CEO of Yammer and COO of PayPal

How to Calculate Unit Economics for Your Business | By MasterClass
Accountant in Oran Park- A Perfect Option for Every Business!
By: Universe Tax
Tags: Accounting, Accountant

The accounting service is indeed a crucial part of every business. Taking assistance from an expert- ‘Accountant in Oran Park’ is actually important for the growth of your business. With this article, you will get the chance to learn the benefits of choosing a reputed accounting service.

Studies over the years have shown that organizations which have considered hiring an accounting team done a splendid job. It has not only helped them to save time and money but also given them the chance to maximize the growth of their business without even putting much effort. Choosing an accounting firm is indeed a very necessary decision, as the growth of a company depends on accounting and the people who are actually taking care of it. So, in case if the people who are managing it are uncertain about all the latest techniques then how would it even help your company to grow? Hence, you need the professional assistance of the Accountant in Oran Park who can actually help you to evolve your company and also enhance productivity.

Accounting is undoubtedly the most critical and essential part of every business. Being a business owner, managing business and accounting simultaneously is quite a difficult task to perform as it is very time-consuming. Thus, it is always great to have a financial advice provider to help you throughout.

Accounting service providers offer a total range of services so that you can focus on other important works instead of worrying about managing your accounts. There are some accounting firms which are specialized in tax strategy, business planning, and also consulting. Therefore, you should make sure that you are choosing a trusted firm to achieve and exceed your goals.
Probate Fees Changes Abandoned
By: Dhiren Mistry
Tags: Finance, Property, Accounting, London, Accountant

The government has confirmed that controversial increases in probate fees will not go ahead as planned. Fees will now remain at a flat rate after proposals for a new tiered approach met with strong opposition on the grounds they amounted to a ‘stealth tax’ on bereaved families.

Following a period of consultation, plans to charge higher probate fees were set out in the Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order in November 2018. This proposed abandoning the existing fixed fee of £155 for grant applications made by solicitors and a charge of £215 for those made by individuals for estates valued at over £5,000. Under the new proposals, probate fees would have risen to a sliding scale of up to £6,000 depending on the size of the estate.

The government also proposed raising the threshold for probate charges from £5,000 to £50,000, indicating this would take around 25,000 estates a year out of fees altogether. However, an estimated 280,000 families annually would have faced higher charges under the new system. The government claimed that the increases would fund improvements to the court's service, with forecasts estimating the increased income of £145m a year from 2019–20, rising to £185m in 2022–23.

Opposition from the public, MPs, the Law Society and other groups meant the plans were not brought to a vote, and subsequently the fees were not introduced as originally scheduled in April 2019. The move was then put on hold following the prorogation of parliament.

Now the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland, has confirmed that the changes have been abandoned altogether. The Ministry of Justice will now review probate charges as part of an annual assessment of fees charged for all proceedings in civil and family courts.

The original article appeared on Lall Ondhia
QuickBooks Helpline Number +1 833–228–2822
By: Steve Smith
Tags: Accounting

QuickBooks Helpline Number +1 833–228–2822: Unlock the treasure of unlimited technical help and assistance

QuickBooks is highly popular accounting software that is designed specially to meet your unique business needs. Since its inception, it has become a prior choice of many organizations. The software offers a ton of lucrative features for the well-functioning of your system. Some of the exclusive features of QuickBooks are as follows:

Manages your employee’s amenities with an ease

Tracks the entire lifecycle of your inventory

You can track the time spend as well as the expenses that are made by your employees, clients, etc.

It contributes to the timely payment of your payroll expenses.

You can set permissions person-to-person in order to ensure the security of your valuable data

Also, you have the advantage of creating such invoices that have professional look and feel.

Viewing the key points for your vendors, customers becomes easier.

You can get your work done at a pretty faster pace.

Get prominent solutions for QuickBooks errors at QuickBooks Helpline Number +1 833–228–2822

Being an exclusive accounting software, QuickBooks has flourished many business houses with its appealing features. However, it doesn’t mean that this software is immune to errors. Unlike any other software, QuickBooks also faces some bugs. Some of the most common issues in QuickBooks are as follows:

Server not responding issue

The user is unable to open the company file

Facing error while installing the software

The problem persists while updating the software

Getting bugs while making business transactions

Facing troubles while tracking inventory

An issue caused due to corrupted or damaged company files

Login problems

Connectivity problems

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Medical Accounting
By: Verse Finance
Tags: Finance, Accounting

All over the world, different countries vary in their general accounting procedures since each nation has its own financial framework. Although there had been an agreed GAAP — Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures, each country requires a certain type of financial reporting from accountants. Some countries follow GAAP but more developed countries prefer International Accounting standards (IAS).Each country has a unique political and social climate which affects the government. The government is mainly responsible for issuing regulatory policies that would provide guidelines for accounting reports and practices.

International accounting exists because the financial transactions of a developed country is more complicated than that of developing nations. Some set of information for one country may not be relevant or applicable in another country’s finances. For example, Japan has developed an intricate accounting framework that is not easily understood by accounting practitioners from some parts of the world. History may also influence the accounting procedures of a nation as countries like US adopted some of its practices from Germany as a result of the war.

Nevertheless, there is a need for countries to have a clear guideline for accounting reports that is why the International Accounting Standards have been established. The IAS contains a set of standards that states how some accounting transactions should be reported and reflected in financial statements. This helps companies such as multi-nationals and trans- nationals that deals with different countries for their products to consolidate different types of accounting reports. Also, countries that meet and discuss business regulations can establish and analyze financial transactions coming from one point.

The IAS was formerly issued by the Board of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). Later on, a more updated set of standards was released in 2001 and this is now recognized as the international financial reporting standards. It must be emphasized that IASC provides guidelines for its member countries but cannot impose members to comply with the set standards. It is just an agreement between countries to report in accordance to what has been set by IAS for publicly-traded companies. A better understanding of international accounting can gained by reading books that covers introduction to international accounting. By reading such books, one is guided properly in learning why countries differ in accounting practices and the extent of government regulations in establishing financial reports. International accounting standards and its benefits over GAAP is also explained so readers can compare the advantages of both procedures.
Accounting and Tax Consulting Lead Generation, A Short Guide
By: Judy Caroll
Tags: Lead Gen Services, Accounting, Lead Generation

Accounting and Tax Consulting Lead Generation, A Short Guide

Accounting firms are one of the in-demand professional services and the most competitive as well. Accountants generally offer the same services and skills set making it even more difficult for an accounting firm to set themselves apart. This competition is also the biggest challenge for these firms to generate qualified leads. The saddest part of this is the fact that a lot of accounting firms still employ old methods to market themselves.

If you are an accounting firm, you don’t have to suffer the same fate. There are proven ways and methods on how to get out of this dilemma and place yourself above the competition.

1. Specialize in something and get certified

Being the jack of all trades might sound great because you have different solutions for your clients. However, this practice can hurt your lead generation and marketing efforts more.

Designer extraordinaire Coco Chanel puts it best in this quote:

If you are the only one offering that specific service, you can generate more leads and close more sales quickly. You can also charge more because you are now bringing something unique to the table.

Aside from that, you will be able to create meaningful conversations and present your solutions more clearly. For example, marketing yourself as a Xero Certified Advisor or a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor enables you to attract prospects who are specifically looking for that. Just make sure that you get certified before you advertise that so you can back up your claims.

2. Optimize your website with the help of an expert

The best way to optimize your website is to put yourself in your client’s shoes.

What words, phrases, or questions do they use when looking for accounting professionals?

Hint: Google search can help you with this. When you type a specific phrase or keyword, it will not just give you what you are looking for but will suggest more keywords at the bottom so you can explore more possibilities. Here’s what it looks like:

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