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NEWSBREAK: YOUR IMPORTANT IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED TODAY– Reduce Testing of PWDs T2–Would T1 be Next????

I just received this urgent message from fellow diabetes advocate, Bennet Dunlap: Tom: Oregon is proposing a policy that risks the long-term health of people with type 2 diabetes. They would severely restrict Medicaid-funded strips. This jeopardizes the health of Oregon PWDs and sets a dangerous precedent for other states. From the Change.org site petition by […]

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A Town Named Chatham, An Incredible Event, Incredible People, and a Thank YOU. What is Your Favorite Event?

In my position with the DRI, and also in much of my volunteer work, I have the wonderful opportunity to witness first hand some incredible fund-raising events.  From Black Tie Galas with over a thousand people to a young lady selling lemonade to help find a cure.  Whether $1.00 is raised, or over a million dollars […]

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“HEEEYYYYYY It’s Your Call Moms and Dads, I Follow Your Lead!!!!!”

“IT’S YOUR CALL!!!!!” I read two things recently that really caught my eye.  One was from a mom who has a 5-year-old and she was looking into what was needed as he learned to wrestle.  Where would the pump go? Would he wear it?  What were the limitations?  She was determined to make sure that if he […]

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Diabetes Jeopardy Answer #30 for D-Month: This Group is the Reason D-Month was Created!!!

….and the answer is, people with diabetes. I hope you have enjoyed this month-long highlighting of just a handful of people active in the diabetes community.  There are certainly many more and my goal was just to span the field and show you just a few who are at this diabetes battle to benefit all of […]

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Diabetes Jeopardy Answer #29 for D-Month: Without them, We Would have No Idea what Would Work to Help Those with Diabetes.

….and the answer is, anyone who has ever enrolled in a diabetes research project. Years ago, I was talking to a friend, his name is Kenny Bernstein.  He had an islet cell transplant.  For a good amount of time, he did not need to take insulin, he did not need to check his blood sugars, […]

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How Would you like Santa to Send a Letter to your Child, Grandchild, or Relative???–a Real Holiday Treat Fundraising Event.

So many kids are writing letters to Santa…….welllllllllll….what if Santa wrote them back?  That’s right, Santa will write a letter to your child on beautiful Christmas letterhead that will be very personal. Perhaps mentioning their teacher by name, or your pet by name, letting children know how proud Santa is in the way they are taking care of their […]