Do you think that people who live with other diseases are approached by relatives and friends with what they read last night about the latest organic, drink, pill, fruit, root, and/or remedy that if taken will get rid of their disease. I never remember, when my dad was dealing with Alzheimer’s, that anyone had any […]
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When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, it seems as if the world becomes a bit unraveled. There is certainly much that happens and can happen after diagnosis but it is important to remember that just because diabetes is in your life, it does not mean that life will leave you alone and diabetes will be […]
When I say family, I mean relatives and friends that you encounter on some sort of frequency even if it is just 3 or 4 times a year. Those people with whom you come in into contact that STILL-TO-THIS day do not “GET” this diabetes thing. And if this has nothing to do with […]
I Have always found that the most incredible things happen right in our own back yard. The portrait above was made by 8th grader, Talia. Diagnosed in 2009, Talia has always been grateful to Sir Frederick Banting for his discovery of insulin. Her admiration of his work is why she drew the picture of him…..but […]
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 […]