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School Horror Story…….How Did YOU Build a Good Relationship? Please Share!

I was reading a story yesterday and it seems to be that there is always much going on surrounding schools…..ever notice that point?   Certainly understandable when you consider the amount of time our kids spend in school. When it comes to diabetes, for the most part, these posts are not good.  I have often stated […]

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Toddler Dies—-An Update—-YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE.

Yesterday I wrote and shared just an incredibly sad story.  I shared this link: http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/Mother-speaks-out-about-her-toddlers-death-210151081.html  The story was about a toddler of 20 months.  He did not visit a doctor’s office who sent home with no blood test being done, he unfortunately, ‘just became unresponsive’.  The coroner’s report stated that he had 4 times the […]

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NEWSBREAK: A Toddler Dies (T1?), a Mother Speaks; A News Story Just Wrong?

There is so much wrong with this story that I’m shaking as I write it.  Be warned—-this is a very sad story. http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/Mother-speaks-out-about-her-toddlers-death-210151081.html  Shaking with anger; shaking with the fact that once again here we are with yet another child dying, at 20 months of age, and by all accounts it may very well be from type 1 diabetes […]

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Bribing Our Kids to Comply?……..Is that Okay? Seeking Input: Parents and PWDs

There was a discussion on one of the sites recently from a mom who stated that she felt guilty when she bribed her child regarding diabetes care. There was an entire ‘thread’ on what people thought.  Some gave really creative and solid answers.  I reached out to two people who I deeply respect. Jill Weissberg-Benchell, Ph.D., […]

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Way Out on a Limb……This is a MUST Read on a Taboo Subject. WOW!

There are many people who write about their lives with diabetes. Many moms write, dads write, people with diabetes write, and health professionals all venture into the pool of literary wisdom, humor, and teachable moments sharing their thoughts and experiences. I enjoy the writings of many of my colleagues in this space but every now and again […]

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NEWS BREAK: Over 1000 College Bound Kids with Diabetes Wanted One of These?

Mary Podjasek, President of the Diabetes Scholars Foundation informs me that over 1000 college scholarship applications were received  from kids living with type 1 diabetes. Think about that……..over 1000 applicants. Imagine all of them in one graduating class; out to change the world.  If you apply for a scholarship, you are not awarded based only […]