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Mother Sentenced to 16 Years for Death of her T1 Daughter; Neglect……What Are Your Thoughts?

She was nine years old when she died.  Did we, perhaps, light blue candles back when we heard?  As months and years went on, the story unraveled.  The incredible horror of life was told, and the results were as baffling as they were horrendous.  How?  Why?  Who stood by and only watched.  In this day; in this […]

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On the Road….Many Entities Help Us…..They Don’t ‘Have to’.

My friend and mentor, Charlie Rizzo, once stated to me that he had to do what he does. I have written before about his tireless efforts in the world of diabetes and since his daughter was diagnosed he has never once lost that fire to find a cure. I thought of those words today.  I […]

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Information as Promised: Dr. Camillo Ricordi’s Live Webinar

I stated that I would supply the information about Dr. Camillo Ricordi’s live webcast when it was available. Without editorial or comment I would like to inform you that on Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 from 12 noon – 1:00 PM USA Eastern Standard Time; Dr. Camillo Ricordi, DRI Scientific Director, will host a live webinar to […]

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I Know What (many of) You Did Last Summer……and Many More Should Do It This Year Too!!!!

It was about this time 13 years ago; perhaps a tad earlier, perhaps in the final weeks of the year before.  I read in a chat room that a woman was heading to Florida with her family and if anyone wanted to meet there, to let her know.  This was not any chat room.  It was a […]

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Crossroad: It Starts Today….You make the call.

There was a family I knew growing up.   Three boys until they finally had the girl they wanted.  They were a regular family, like any other regular family; whatever that may mean.  I’m constantly amazed at people who, after their child is diagnosed with diabetes (or with anything for that matter), think the world has […]

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Diabetes Abroad, an A-List Celeb, a Supermodel, a Former President…….And One Heck of a Story!!!

Don’t let his boyish good looks fool you.  When you first meet Benno Schmidt, you can not help but think that his warm smile and gentle personality could ever be part of the rough and tumble world of serious journalism; but that would be a serious, serious mistake in judgement. Benno is a good friend to the […]