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Is it REALLY Okay to Seek Medical Advice from Other Parents?

There was a d-mom who was unable to be with her child who has diabetes.  The child was staying with her grandparents and her meter read ‘high’.  A second reading was taken, and ‘high’ came across again.  She, unable to get to where her child was, asked what should she do, or have the grandparents do? As I […]

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I Think We Should have a Hippo named “Hypo”…..Don’t You?

Does anyone else think of a Hippo when they see the word, or experience a, “Hypo”.  I think there should be a Hippo named Hypo.  We feel the weight of the world on our shoulders when we are faced with a “Hypo” so the weight on our shoulders is about the same of carrying a ‘Hippo’ […]

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A Reminder about Some Pretty Good “Insurance”.

Recently I was on business in the state of Florida.  As I left the parking lot, I spent 10 minutes trying to get this (what I thought was) little green gecko off the roof of my car.  There I am talking to the little cutie by telling him to get off or he will be […]

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Today is Declared……..A Day of Fluff. Enjoy!

I have decided to declare today…….a day of fluff; you in? I’m unsure who it is that has the power to declare a day in any such manner but if it is something that everyone wants, why not?  So today is a day of fluff.  You’re welcome. We are all bogged down with so much.   […]

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Take Life with No Regrets…..One Shot at Being Happy…What’s Your Choice?

People know nothing about this disease…… We need to do a better job educating the public……. People have no idea what we, as a family, go through on a daily basis…. Diabetes?   Right. Answer, No.  I found these comments on other sites dealing with heath issues other than diabetes.  They are out there you know. […]

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Why is there NO Ice Bucket Challenge for Diabetes?

Unless you have been on another planet for the last month, you have seen the many, many ice bucket challenges that people around the world are doing to raise funds for ALS.  Bravo, them; I say.  Even with a bit of envy as anyone involved in raising funds can appreciate when something of that magnitude […]