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The Focus MUST STAY IN WASHINGTON, Not The Problem with Less Expensive Insulin

There has been much discussion of late regarding insulin which is available at places like Walmart for a very reasonable expense.  Some are saying/reporting that people died by going on that particular insulin which they were forced to do because of the cost of the insulin usually used has skyrocketed out of control. I’m not […]

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Brittle Diabetes?…….and Other ‘Fun’ with Names

I have always found some of the terminology used in our diabetes world a bit…….odd.  How many of us have been in the company of strangers when our child, who is a good distance away, checks their blood sugar and shouts to us; “I’m high again!”  Funny to watch the strangers hearing this and shaking […]

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A Meeting……I Should Have Known……We Have Work To Do…….What Say You?

Astounding. Mind-blowing.  Revealing.  Frustrating. We have some work to do.  If ever I was reminded of that fact, it was last night. I belong to a small group in my hometown.  We raise money for local causes surrounding diabetes needs.  In the scheme of things it is significant enough to make a difference to those […]

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The Worst Kind of Diabetes is………

You Have a Job to do. Diabetes Awareness month is November.  We’re not going to wait.   Too many are getting it wrong now, today.  Do something today that could have an impact on Diabetes Awareness Month for 2012.  Ready? The worst form of diabetes…….is getting it wrong.   Find a newspaper in your area and either […]