Dear Remaining Insulin Pump Companies. Hi. In the diabetes community, I’m known by many as DiabetesDad. I write a column such as this. My heart belongs to my two children who have diabetes. My heart belongs to the world around us who are on this diabetes journey. Many people have diabetes. Many have a child, or […]
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I received the announcement listed below earlier today. It is very straightforward. It gives information what to do next. Yes, it really sucks. From Bridget Kimmel at Animas I wanted you to be among the first to hear about some important news that was issued early this morning announcing our intention to shut down the Animas Corporation. […]
Now listen carefully if you have been at this ‘diabetes thing’ for a few years and you are ‘losing your grip’. Hang in there. Today marks the beginning of year 26 since Kaitlyn was diagnosed in 1992 at the age of 2, with this monster called diabetes. But take heart…..we have learned a ton and […]
Below is a message I just received from Carol Atkinson of Insulin for Life-USA. Please share it with people you know in Florida and pay close attention to help happening for those in the Fort Meyers area this weekend. So if you have supplies, hear of someone in need, and/or have few bucks to share, […]
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Why Go It Alone……Ask!
In addition to asking for help on social media when you come across a ‘hiccup’ in your diabetes journey, make sure you also ask for good and reputable websites to help you address a problem, or for that matter; any problem. Little, if anything, has yet to be seen in this crazy world of diabetes […]
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Where Did Everyone Go?
I still have a hard time understanding where people go after being active in diabetes causes for so long….one day…….poof, done. “I am tired.” “I cannot ask my friends for money anymore.” “My kids are older now, let younger people take over.” “I got so tired from broken promises…..it is all just a waste of […]