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The John and Paul of Naples Florida……Music to our Diabetes Ears.

I read something by Paul McCartney recently that really struck me.  He was talking of the many things written about the conflict between he and John Lennon.  He stated that inasmuch as it was true (most of it, depending on who is doing the reporting—far be it for media to get any of it incorrectly, […]

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How to Bring Attention to Diabetes Causes……I’m Throwing My Hat in the Ring!

It has been said, oh I don’t know, a million times; that we need to figure out something to do to bring attention to what living with diabetes is all about……..so, I had an idea.  If you are inclined to think that one of our presidential candidates is the right choice for you……PLEASE feel free […]

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NEWSBREAK: Patient Notification about Cybersecurity of OneTouch® Ping Insulin Delivery System

This was sent to me by Animas and I share it with you.  I BELIEVE this is more of an informative advisory than anything else………oh yeah; and welcome to 2016 October 4, 2016 Important Information about the cybersecurity of your OneTouch® Ping® Insulin Infusion Pump Dear Valued Animas® OneTouch® Ping® Pump User, Since 2008, the […]

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Well Now You Know? Because THIS IS Important! Jeeeeez Lousie!

As I was heading down the hallway of the airport, I could not help but notice the entire rack of magazines, when I took this picture.  Each and every one had the break-up of ‘The Pitt Family’ on their front cover. Now I’m not going to comment on the actual break-up except to say, there […]

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The Eagle and the Fishing Pole…….and Diabetes, and Us

I love to fish.   I mean I LOVE to fish.  On the rare occasion I go for the big fish, we eat some of what we catch. I usually ‘catch and release’ much smaller fish….2-7 pound bass.  When we moved off Long Island and to South Carolina, we moved to a house that has […]

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NEWSBREAK: Medtronic’s Hybrid Closed Loop NOW FDA Approved.

Exactly as reported from Med Page today ‘Bionic Pancreas’ OK’d First-ever approval for a closed loop insulin delivery system   ·         by John Gever  Managing Editor, MedPage Today 09.28.2016 WASHINGTON — A closed-loop insulin delivery system, combining a continuous glucose monitoring device with an insulin pump, was approved for U.S. marketing Wednesday, the FDA announced. Medtronic’s […]