Mike with a diabetes medical alert symbol on one arm, and (see other arm) on the other.

Mikey, Dan, and Scott, Live on KDWA.com!

On January 16, 2012 By

Hoping you can join us for the pilot episode of “Diabetic Radio”, on KDWA.com (AM 1460 on the dial in the Twin Cities Metro Area (listen live)), Tuesday, January 17,  at 11:05 AM.

You guys remember Mikey, right? [...]

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First Look at Telcare – Cellular Enabled Glucose Meter

On January 10, 2012 By

I’ve been playing with a Telcare system for the past few days.

Telcare is the world’s first cellular-enabled blood glucose meter that will automatically upload readings to an online logging portal.

I was excited to try this system because it is such [...]

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Picture of Scott with a clipboard on a lanyard around his neck

Clipboard on a Lanyard?

On December 18, 2011 By

Is there no good way to keep a logbook for diabetes? Am I over complicating things?

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What is Type 1 University?

January is TUITION FREE at Type 1 University

On December 16, 2011 By

Gary Scheiner is working hard to start the new year off right for as many people living with diabetes as he can.  He has decided to offer all live classes at Type 1 University for absolutely free during the month of January!  Space is limited, and classes are filling up [...]

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December Dawn Phenom – Insulindependence

On December 12, 2011 By

I spent Sunday afternoon sweating it out with the local Insulindependence regional group.

Insulindependence is all about helping people, of all ages and fitness levels, be active with diabetes.

It’s a great mission!  Would your life with diabetes be different if you had a group of people around and available that were [...]

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Lane Desborough – Chemical Engineering and Diabetes?

On December 1, 2011 By

I met Lane at the Medtronic Diabetes Advocate Forum last Spring.  He made quite an impression on me.

Have you ever met a person who is so smart that they exude inspiration?  That’s Lane Desborough, Product Strategist at Medtronic Diabetes.  His son, Continue Reading →

Scott & Dr. Larson

Camp Sweet Life – Diabetes Camp in Southern Minnesota

On November 30, 2011 By

Last weekend I bumped into an old friend.

I don’t even know how to properly convey the gratitude I have for Dr. Robert Larson.  He is the pediatric endocrinologist that took care of me and my diabetes for nearly twenty years as I was growing up.  Starting with me at age six or seven, going [...]

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JDRF “Reach And Teach U” Event

On November 29, 2011 By

Last weekend I attended a JDRF event called “Reach and Teach U” held in Bloomington, MN (one of the Twin Cities nearby suburbs) near the Mall of America.

This was the third annual event, but it was the first I had heard of and attended.  There was no charge (but pre-registration was required).  It was [...]

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Believe, Adelaide, and Coincedences

On November 26, 2011 By

I do not believe in coincidences.  I have long believed that there are no such thing as coincidences, and as my young faith in Christ grows, that belief grows along with it.

I received an e-mail at close to 11:00 PM on Friday night from David.  David asked me to check out a song [...]

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Charlie Kimball and his Anniversary Helmet

Charlie Kimball: Giving Back

On November 23, 2011 By

I am Charlie’s number two fan (right behind Kerri).  He’s a good guy, and so down to earth.  When I heard about all of the things he had planned to mark the 4th anniversary of his type 1 diabetes diagnosis, I was impressed and excited.

Charlie had [...]

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