This being Veterans Day….it just seems to me that this incredible about Sgt. Mark Thompson, Army Sgt. First Class, seems both appropriate and inspiring to watch. A man’s desire to serve his country is stopped………by nothing. Listen very carefully to what happens when he lands and what he tells you about his device. Just when […]
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Many times I have read parents who search for inspiration for their child now living with diabetes. I’m still in the process of creating a video to inspire all kids that they can achieve anything while dealing with this disease 24/7. One of the most grueling sports to ever consider participating with diabetes is ice […]
Editor’s Note: I felt compelled to remove this post to avoid any misunderstandings that may occur or may have occurred. I was going to just remove it but people would want to know why so I decided to leave this note. My article was written with/as ABSOLUTELY NO REACTION to any specific post/website/article presently in the DOC or […]
Recently I heard from someone I had not heard from in a long time. His son was in trouble. Deep trouble. “Do you remember the times you would ask me how ‘XYZ’ was doing? And I was telling you great?” “Yes?” “Well he wasn’t and I could use your help.” I did what I could […]
Part of the ‘year-end-campaign’ for funding the Diabetes Research Institute and in recognition of Diabetes Awareness month, The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) created this video which highlights the story of one of my most respected heroes in this diabetes fight: Michael Otten. Michael chooses to NOT do NOTHING. In addition to his huge generosity, his story […]
Why do I get so mad? There have been times that I have ‘flown off the handle’ (where is THAT phrase from?) when I have heard someone, seen someone, or some entity, ‘getting it wrong’ about diabetes. I’m the first one; sometimes the loudest; and sometimes immediately responding; when I have ‘seen this wrong’ done to […]