DiabetesDadHurricane Sandy hit with a fury of which the likes have never been seen here on Long Island. Our neighbors in New Jersey, Staten Island, Queens, NYC, and parts of Connecticut were also hugely hit by this incredibly unforgiving storm. The flow of water connected bay to ocean and literally cut Fire Island into further Islands […]
This is an easy one. This was created by a group of teens in the UK. The sole purpose was to generate enthusiasm and attention to diabetes during Diabetes Awareness month. Go to the page and hot like. Let these kids know that their work is appreciated and t het we ‘like’ their concept […]
Today’s T.G.I.F. are a group of men I met recently. When I was over in the UK with the Children with Diabetes I met a group of dads, an amazing group of dads. They are regulars dads, husbands, partners, with regular jobs, likes, responsibilities and in many ways are just like any other dads…….but they […]
I had the wonderful fortune of being asked to address the CWD UK Friends for Life Conference as the keynote speaker. People seem to think that because of my background in the theatre that this task is an easy one. Nothing could be further from the truth for two major reasons. The first one is […]
Happy Birthday Fred. Yes it is November 14th, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, one of the major forces in the discovery of insulin. Thank you Fred for saving our children’s lives. Were it not for you, we would REALLY have a problem. Here are some items you may not know about Sir Frederick Banting that […]
Tomorrow is Diabetes Awareness Day; November 14th, the birthday of Frederick Banting one of the few credited with the discovery of insulin. At the time, the headlines stated insulin was a cure. It wasn’t; still isn’t. But when one has nothing, it surely was a great step in saving lives; still does. November 14th, tomorrow, […]