DiabetesDadIt does not matter of you are starting anew job, or learning something new…….like diabetes care. Self doubt enters the picture. Others seem so far ahead in the process. They speak of their kids doing this or doing that and we don’t think we will EVER get our kids blood sugars below 200……much less take […]
How mad are you…..I hope you are furious. Beyond Type 1.org (founded by Nick Jonas, Sam Talbot, Sarah Lucas, and Juliet De Baubigney) are involved in the Revlon One Million Dollar Challenge. Every dime that is raised today will go to Beyond Type 1’s efforts to bring awareness to the missed diagnosis of T1D. Reaching […]
“My child is recently diagnosed, can someone please send me information about a celebrity who has diabetes so I can share with my newly diagnosed child.” We have seen this request before. I believe we are better served to share with newly diagnosed kids, OUR kids who live everyday life with their diabetes who are […]
Tomorrow is the 15th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in our history. I was there. I was there for 36 straight hours and saw things that were beyond frightening. Many know my story and I’m not going to re-tell it today but I want to share an observation. When people ask me […]
Want to be involved in a really great debate…..pick a presidential candidate and tell everyone on social media why you are voting for this person…..and let the fun begin. I promise you that no matte how much sense you my be making to yourself, you will be handed an earful from others. Decisions in diabetes……..mmmmmmm…..not too, […]
Ever want to say that? My guess is, yes. I know people with diabetes (PWDs) have shared that with me many times as people forge forward in telling them what they ‘need to do’. An expert who has no reason to be an expert is….well….a turkey-brain; right? Now I know expertise can be somewhat learned. […]