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Airport Security….Pumps…and Advice for Little Ones.

There has been much discussion about what happens with an insulin pump when going through security at airports. I caution those who say, “it’s okay, I just send it through…..so far…nothing has happened, so why worry.”  I have heard others say one should not attempt that because it could damage the machinery.  Now, granted, you can […]

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Diabetes Baseball

It was 1999. I had been active on the CWD chatrooms for a while.  It was a great way to obtain information.  During that time, back when, chats were more like a thread of sentences than anything else.  One person would write something and someone else would add to it, and the conversation would grow. […]

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Incorrect Messaging about T1—Are We Partly to Blame??—a Two Edged Sword!

The faces of kids are in Washington DC testifying before congressional meetings about diabetes. The faces of kids appear in ads about diabetes and how important it is to find a cure. The faces of kids with diabetes are bought to the front of the crowd at galas, walks, rides and other events. Their faces are […]

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Hostage Situation in China…….YOU Might Want to Pay Attention.

I have been reading, with interest, about the hostage situation in China.  An American held hostage by a group of employees……turns out, pointed out by a dear friend of mine, that  a diabetes company is included. With all of the discussions surround newly orchestrated competitive bidding for diabetes supplies, will this type of situation have more […]

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Well…….It Could Be Worse……Your Child Could Have…….

Seriously it is this phrase more than anything that gets under my skin.  It is usually said, if I may add, by someone who has nothing to deal with on a day-to-day basis as far as any health issue in their children. Those of us who live with this every day also know that ANY […]

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The White House in Blue……Want to Help Make it Happen?

According to biblical stories Thomas was the doubting apostle.  This has truly followed me my entire life.  Many times it serves me well, many time it gets me thinking.  But when/if/should my mind ever get changed on something, and I believe in it—-it consumes me.   Such was the case last night and I blame Manny […]