If you look up the word ‘aware’ in the dictionary, Webster writes, “….having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge; watchful, wary…..” This is Diabetes Awareness Month and this day is World Diabetes Day—the 14th—–it is the ‘wary’ I would like to focus on. Lately, I have struggled with my approach about the closing of Animas…..leaving tens […]
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Time and time again we hear people say, let me know when something different comes along; something we can all participate in to help a diabetes cause that we can all do but does not take away from the efforts each person has with the diabetes organization of their choice . Why can’t we get […]
By now I’m sure you read the comment made by Jimmy Kimmel regarding the cookies he received from Kelly Ripa (“you are sweeter than diabetes”)? Forget Halloween, the internet lit up like a Christmas tree with tweets and comments slamming the late night host stating that he should know better AND especial because he has […]
Dear Remaining Insulin Pump Companies. Hi. In the diabetes community, I’m known by many as DiabetesDad. I write a column such as this. My heart belongs to my two children who have diabetes. My heart belongs to the world around us who are on this diabetes journey. Many people have diabetes. Many have a child, or […]
I received the announcement listed below earlier today. It is very straightforward. It gives information what to do next. Yes, it really sucks. From Bridget Kimmel at Animas I wanted you to be among the first to hear about some important news that was issued early this morning announcing our intention to shut down the Animas Corporation. […]
Now listen carefully if you have been at this ‘diabetes thing’ for a few years and you are ‘losing your grip’. Hang in there. Today marks the beginning of year 26 since Kaitlyn was diagnosed in 1992 at the age of 2, with this monster called diabetes. But take heart…..we have learned a ton and […]