Oh sure, we all know about diabetes camps. You know; camps where kids have a lot of fun and learn about diabetes Sure we all know about diabetes camps But do we? When you think of a diabetes camp, do you have the slightest idea how much work goes into planning one of these incredible programs […]
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I guess the picture on the left is how I always will have Kaitlyn pictured in my mind. I’m a dad, we do that kind of thing. Of course the picture on the right is who she really is, a vibrant, incredibly energetic, funny, silly, serious, and extremely bright woman. I have written so many times on the […]
I have been honored speaking this week at the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver. First comment; what am I doing here? I am constantly and completely in awe of this ‘diabetes journey’ and where it takes me. How a guy who needed speech therapy as a child ends up in front of people […]
It’s December 2nd, Diabetes Awareness Month is behind us……..and every year, after all of the hoopla, I’m quickly reminded we have so far to go. I am on the plane to the IDF in Vancouver and I am once again reminded…..clearly. Person: What does the blue circle represent? Me: It’s from the International Diabetes Federation–it […]
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How Much More Can One Take?????
I remember when Kaitlyn was first diagnosed. Our world collapsed. Things would never get better. What will we do? How will we move on? This is the worse day of our lives. Sound familiar? But we did move on. And as we moved on, life continued to…..well…..happen. Someone once asked me how is that no […]
So there are just a few days left. What did you do this month in recognition of diabetes awareness month? If you did something, let us know what you did. Did you wear blue? Did you write to a congressman? Did you go to a fund-raising event? Did you run a fund-raising event? What did you do? […]