The first session I went to was called “Government Relations 101″. Sounded perfect to me – as I had no clue what I was getting into. Kim and I sat next to each other and listened to a great, high level, presentation about the JDRF and Government Relations.
At some point during [...]
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Did you know there is a whole section of JDRF that deals with Government Relations? Me either – at least not until this trip.
When I think JDRF, I always think about fundraising and walks, stuff like that. I didn’t think about people keeping an eye on government stuff.
It makes sense though, if you [...]
Continue Reading →A quick, post-trip vlog post that I recorded last night after getting home from the airport.
I know that I look half asleep already, and I’m probably even slurring my words a little bit… but I wanted to get a quick “thank you” out to the JDRF and everyone else I met these past few [...]
Continue Reading →This is a short (3:21) video compilation that Jenni composed, orchestrating a small sampling of some great Health Community Heroes. (George & Ann from our little diabetes corner of the world (I’m honored to join them), and a whole bunch of other fantastic people making a difference for [...]
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I am excited to have received an invitation from the JDRF Grassroots Advocacy group to join them for the 2011 JDRF Government Day event, starting this afternoon in Washington, D.C.
The event actually lasts four days, and is a mix of updates, information, advocacy training, and meeting with representatives [...]
Continue Reading →I support the Diabetes Research Institute (and disclosure), and they recently made a pretty huge announcement that I wanted to share with everyone.
It started with the Walgreens stores in South Florida. About 260 of them. But it has expanded across all of Florida – all 852 Walgreens stores in Florida [...]
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I love Riva Greenberg. We are all so fortunate that she is able to devote herself to helping people with diabetes. She has much wisdom and many gifts to share with us.
She wrote a post recently (A Valentine’s Gift of Health [...]
Continue Reading →I’m having breakfast this morning at the Philadelphia International Airport after spending yesterday evening with an incredible group of fellow PWD’s (Persons With Diabetes).
My four-dollar bagel and soda didn’t come with enough cream cheese, but I feel kind of stuck. The bagel itself is HUGE (60-80 grams of carbs?), but the cream cheese container [...]
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November 10, 2010 the FDA and NIH held a public workshop to discuss progress towards a semi-automated insulin delivery/ glucose monitoring system. This workshop was “webcast” meaning anyone with internet access could watch and listen from their computer.
This workshop lasted all day, and I was only able to watch a few [...]
Continue Reading →It is often hard for me to remember that diabetes can take young lives.
When I think about death and diabetes, my mind wants to think about a person who has lived with diabetes for a long time. I want to think that they lived a full and satisfying life, fighting diabetes blow for blow [...]
Continue Reading →Scott K. Johnson
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in April of 1980, I recognize the incredible mental struggle of living with diabetes.
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