Category Archives: diabetes advocacy

A simple message for those with diabetes

I had an amazing conversation with a friend this morning. We were talking about all sorts of things, but most were centered on growth. We always have room in our lives for learning, growing, and getting better. But we tend … Continue reading

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Big, Blue “Test”

Have you heard about the “Big, Blue ‘Test‘”? This is a project that the Diabetes Hands Foundation has been doing for several years now – and you can participate! Between now and November 14th, just go to the Big, Blue … Continue reading

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diabetes: personal and professional

I have been blogging about diabetes – my experience living with diabetes and helping others live well with diabetes – for over 2 and 1/2 years. During that time I have struggled with figuring out where I fit in. Before … Continue reading

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A voice for diabetes

It has come to my attention that the FDA is holding meetings with people who live with chronic conditions. The purpose of these meetings is to learn about the diseases – hopefully get a better understanding of what it’s like … Continue reading

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Diabetes Strength (through words)

My mother once gave me a hard time for letting my son choose where he was going to sleep when it was naptime (we were visiting my parents). I explained that I wasn’t giving him a choice about taking a … Continue reading

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Elite Opportunities with Diabetes

I am currently attending the annual meeting and exhibition for my professional organization: the American Association of Diabetes Educators. AADE is a group that started meeting 40 years ago, and strives to improve the work of diabetes educators. The annual … Continue reading

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Quality of Life and Diabetes

Quality of life is pretty important to me, and hopefully that’s an obvious statement. I just read an article about severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and it’s effect on quality of life in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. … Continue reading

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Watch, Enjoy and Benefit

Here is a great opportunity for all! Watch this documentary starring Elizabeth Perkins, enjoy the show, and the Diabetes Hands Foundation gets money. And that means people with diabetes get awesome programs. http://www.diabetescostars.com/ It’s that simple.

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Must Follow!

Today I share with you my “must follow” list, and I’ve decided to choose twitter (we only get one social network). Here they are: @scottkjohnson (Scott K. Johnson) @mydiabeticheart (Mike Durbin) @ninjabetic (George Simmons) @withfaithgrace (Allison Nimlos) @betespora (Jeff) @ArtMindBody … Continue reading

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Thankful for Diabetes Health Activists

Today’s prompt for the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge is to thank fellow health activists. Here’s my list: Leonard Auter – for his grass roots, personal efforts to reach out to and support others with diabetes. Susan Mees and her … Continue reading

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