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“Don’t Ask THAT!!!!!!!!” Really?

While at LAX airport awaiting my flight home yesterday, a young man in his early twenties (at most) was on-line.  It was clear that one of his arms was different from the other with only three fingers on a shortened arm. A little girl of about 5 was staring at his hand.  He bent over […]

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A Mom Loses Her Son on this Date…….Her Continued Work Humbles Us All.

This is something I wrote over a year ago but I bring back most of it today as a reminder…..not only of the life lost but the power of a woman who refuses to let diabetes win……ever. Michelle Page Alswager is not new to being involved, she is not new to making a difference, and she […]

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RESPONSES TO THE QUESTION: HONEY….UP YOUR GAME!!!!

 I asked a simple question which was: Do you feel you get enough support from your partner? If not, what one thing can they do to up their game? Below I have listed just some of the answers.  If you find this laying around somewhere—it may be for a reason.  Do not get angry, do not […]

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Some Things Occur that are not Unique to Just our Diabetes Community…….Food for Thought.

Two events occurred within the last 24 hours that made me take notice.  Judy Martin was found dead in her home; Aaron Rodgers received an award.  Now you may think these two events have nothing to do with diabetes and on the surface they surely do not; but the aftermath very well might. Ms. Martin was […]

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A Bee Gee, and an Incredible Moment which I will Never Forget.

He is a superstar.  A mega star.  A golden voice, an incredible writer, and a friend fo the Diabetes Research Institute.  He will be performing this year, which he does from time to time, at our Love and Hope Ball next month. He is getting ready to tour.  He was on Saturday Night live recently.  […]

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A Cure……..Would any Trophy Ever be Big Enough?

It is the biggest trophy in all of the NBA.  It’s sterling silver with a 24 karat gold overlay.  It weighs approximately 14.5 pounds and the ball is almost the same size as a regulation basketball.  Each year the award is created for the winner of the NBA Championship by Tiffany and Company. In the USA, it […]