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Goodbye.

Well I guess if everything goes according to the Mayan Calendar, this will be my last blog for the world as we know it, will end tomorrow. I want to thank the so many of you that have meant very much to me.  I have enjoyed our time together and I find it extremely interesting how so […]

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He Bought a Cup of Coffee and Changed the World….My Buddy Tom Cavanaugh

I have written a million times to just “Not do Nothing’ in the diabetes world; in life.  There is a news story circulating about a 9-1-1 operator from California who bought the people of Newtown, CT. a free cup of coffee.  Google the story–it is now everywhere. Tom Cavanaugh called the general store in Newtown and ordered […]

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When it Comes to Diabetes……..is Your School Prepared?

It is unfortunate that so much is happening these days and even the safe haven of a school can be at risk for danger.  Although the tragedy in Newtown, CT is so rare an occurrence; what is becoming more and more common place is “The School Lockdown”. Lockdowns are being instituted if there is the […]

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JUST ONE MORE DAY FOR LETTER FROM SANTA…PLEASE SHARE.

There is just one more day for your child, grandchild, or a child you love to receive a letter from Santa Claus.    If you live in the United States, your child can receive a personalized letter from Santa and at the same time you can help find a cure for diabetes.  Go to www.santaclausedri2012.org for more details. […]

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Newtown, Ct. Tragedy: We, at Least, have Somewhere to Turn.

What do we do now? Anger.  Much anger.  Debate.  Much debate. In the aftermath of the Newtown tragedy I find myself reading many, many posts.  Mental illness, gun control, school safety.   What do we do now? I’m not someone who would even think of myself as a professional or an expert but it seems to […]

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Diabetesdad says His Yearly “Good-bye” to 2012 in his Own Unique Style

Enjoy my annual year-end column to 2012 by clicking the link below http://www.dlife.com/diabetes_resources/diabetes_advocacy/tom_karlya/take_on_2012