Asante Snap – Strong & Simple Challenge
I am a fan of the Asante Snap insulin pump. I like it so much that it is official replacing my beloved Cozmo and I’m going to be doing some work with Asante Solutions through 2015. If you are an existing…
Prep Pad from The Orange Chef
I recently had a chance to play around with a Prep Pad from The Orange Chef. To call the Prep Pad a food scale seems wrong. I mean, it is a food scale, but there is something beautiful and elegant about it. It…
Scott’s Sweepstakes – Lilly Diabetes Disney Bookpack!
Welcome to the LARGEST GIVEAWAY YET!! 12 Winners of a LL Bean backpack STUFFED full of Lilly Diabetes and Disney Collaboration goodies. Enter today!
PERL Study – Early Treatment for Diabetic Kidney Disease
I am a believer in participating in clinical research. It is an important part of medical progress, and if it weren’t for clinical research, we would be in pretty poor company when it comes to choices and options for the…
Guest Post: Rick Phillips – Diagnosis & Disney
First, let me extend a thank you to Scott for allowing me to borrow this space. It is a privilege to be asked to fill in with a blog post while he is busy working. I normally blog at TuDiabetes.org…
Scott’s Sweepstakes – Great Low Carb Bread Company
Do you enjoy a low carb lifestyle? If so, you might like the Great Low Carb Bread Company. I’m not familiar with many of the low carb products on the market, so I can’t offer much useful information about how these…
Riding on Insulin – You Betcha!
Winter Sports Camps for Kids & Teens Living with Type 1 Diabetes It’s a midwest mashup of Riding on Insulin events over the next couple of months, including a Family Day right here in Minnesota! There is a Family Day here at…
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,…
Do You Know DiabeticDanica?
I spent a day at Asante HQ* last week with a group of amazing diabetes brains, and among them was one I hadn’t met yet. Danica has rocked diabetes on YouTube for a long time, so I was really excited to see that…
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…
What does the FDA need to know about living with diabetes?
What does the FDA need to know? On November 3rd we will experience a historic event. The FDA will host a discussion between the diabetes community and senior FDA leadership from both the drug and device groups. The topic? What does…
Give yourself the credit you deserve! Video Interview with Tami Neumann
I enjoyed an opportunity to visit with the wonderful Tami Neumann from Conversations in Care again this morning. She gave me a wonderful opportunity to talk about giving yourself credit for how well you’re managing diabetes (even if you think…
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…
Highest A1C in Six Years
My quarterly endo appointment brought news of the highest A1C I’ve seen in six years. More than six years. Ouch. I actually got a peek at the lab results a day or two before seeing the doctor, so I had a head…
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…
Quick survey – a non-invasive glucometer
I’m posting this on behalf of a friend and colleague, Rick Philbin. Rick lives with type 1 diabetes, has a background in exercise physiology, physical therapy, and sports medicine. He’s worked in the diabetes industry for a very long time and contributes…
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…
What Diabetes Looks Like – Walk With D
What diabetes looks like? How can we help people understand? Do the images you see in the world today align with the images of your life with diabetes? Are you satisfied with the stock photography and the tired old video…
Free Diabetes Driving Clinic for Teens – Chicago, IL – 9/27/14
I’m happy to announce that Juvenile Diabetes No Limits is heading back down to the Chicago area for another free driving clinic for teens with diabetes. This 1-day program is open to teens with diabetes ages 15-19 with a valid permit…