Delicious dark chocolate truffles
I admit it. I have a sweet tooth. It’s hard for me to resist sweet delicious treats. But most of the time, I don’t need a lot. Just a quick bite or two to satisfy my cravings, then I’m good.…
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#ScottsDeathRide – Raffle for sweet cycling gear!
Iris Checked my Irises – 2012 FFL Conference
Among other things, Kerri and I were responsible for being “room captains” of the Adults with Type 1 room (sponsored by Insulet (thank you!)) at this year’s Friends for Life conference in Orlando, FL last week. Being a room captain…
Whiffle Ball With Joe
Day two with the CWD faculty has been great. I keep meeting new people, and I’m getting to spend some time with people I know of, or know about, but up until now didn’t know personally. I love all of…
Deconstructing diabetes stigma: A panel discussion
I am thrilled to share a thought-provoking panel discussion about diabetes stigma.
The panel discussion aimed to shed light on the misconceptions and challenges faced by people living with diabetes. Our goal was to create a safe space to come together and discuss ongoing efforts and strategies to combat the stigma associated with diabetes.
When providing helpful information isn’t enough: A web-based intervention to address insulin worries
Welcome to another episode of BDI Briefs! Our aim with BDI Briefs is to take a brief look at important issues about the emotional side of diabetes. In this short discussion, Scott, Bill, and Susan have a thought-provoking discussion exploring a groundbreaking study titled "Is insulin right for me?", which delves into the challenges of encouraging people with type two diabetes to consider insulin as a treatment option. The study involved a web-based intervention, and the results were surprising in ways that challenge conventional thinking.
#ScottsDeathRide – Week 3 wrap up
Time without CGM? No big deal, right?
I am a big fan of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). I’ve used CGM for a more than a decade. I think it’s a tremendously valuable layer of information, and I’d argue that continuous glucose monitoring has been the the biggest…
Diabetes Emergency Relief Coalition – hurricane support efforts
Spreading the word about important and reliable hurricane support efforts. Please help get the word out. Diabetes Coalition Continues to Support Southeast Texas with Critical Diabetes Supplies and Ready to Respond to Hurricane Irma’s Impact in Puerto Rico and Florida…
Scott’s Sweepstakes! Marked Measuring Glass!
A Cup or a Glass? I don’t drink many carb filled liquids (unless I’m low), but sometimes a tall glass of milk really hits the spot. But I often don’t give much thought to whether I’m drinking a cup of milk,…
Scott’s Sweepstakes! Diabetes Carb Control Cookbook!
3 Winners! Diabetes Carb Control Cookbook! Bestselling author, Nancy S. Hughes, shares her latest book with you! Diabetes Carb Control Cookbook features over 150 recipes with exactly 15 grams of carbs per serving. Featured on the American Diabetes Association’s online…
Scott’s Sweepstakes! Nuun Hydration Grab Bag!
Nuun Hydration Have you heard of Nuun? I used their products for my big bike ride in 2012 and during my half marathon training this year. They are big on hydration and replacing electrolytes without added carbohydrates and sugar. Drop…
Scott’s Sweepstakes! Medical ID Bracelets & Jewelry!
I love talking about medical id bracelets and jewelry. I’m a big advocate for wearing medical ID of some sort and will talk about it any chance I get. I am almost paranoid about wearing mine, and often wear both…
Scott’s Sweepstakes! Coco’s First Sleepover (Book)
Did you know that Lilly Diabetes and Disney do a lot of work together to help make a difference for kids with type 1 diabetes? We (yes, “we” – I’m still very much a “kid” with diabetes 🙂 ) even…
Want to Win an iHealth Align Meter?
I’m having fun with the “Scott’s Sweepstakes” series! I was so tickled when the contest software picked Loren as the winner of last week’s giveaway! I actually met Loren and her family at Friends for Life a couple of years…
Diabetes Stigma – Let’s Keep Talking About It
I love that the conversations about diabetes stigma continue, and it’s clear to anyone paying attention that there’s a lot to talk about. The folks at diaTribe and dQ&A (dQ&A is a diabetes focused research company that works closely…
Diabetes Scholars – Polynesian Style!
I’m happy to spread the word about the Diabetes Scholars annual fundraiser at Friends for Life this July. This year sounds amazing! Mary Podjasek, tireless champion and President/Executive Director, Diabetes Scholars Foundation, describes the evening: Your Polynesian experience begins with the…
Wired Up – A Taste of Magic
There are many amazing things about going to a Friends for Life conference, but one of my absolute favorites is having a chance to interact with people you’d never dream of meeting otherwise. As an example, years ago and only…
The Friend for Life Award
I received this award last month while at CWD’s 2013 Friends for Life conference in Orlando. That moment easily falls in with some of the most memorable of my life; getting married, witnessing the births of my kids, the many…
Just Alone – Friends for Life
While I’m a believer that it is never too late to experience your first Friends for Life conference, I do believe that the earlier you get there the better. To this day I can vividly remember walking into the opening…