Welcome to episode 2 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 discuss innovative ways to transform diabetes education.
Let me be clear from the start. I am thankful for every piece of medical equipment, technology, milligram, microgram, and unit of medicine I use. I am fortunate to have reasonable access to almost everything I need. I am blessed even to be alive. It wasn't that long ago that people with diabetes didn't live long. But...
Introducing BDI Briefs I’m very excited to share the first episode of BDI Briefs! Together with Dr. Bill Polonsky and Dr. Susan Guzman from the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, our aim with BDI Briefs is to take a brief look at important issues about the emotional side of diabetes.
I am a big believer in medical ID. I wear one almost all the time. I have a few MyID Condition Sleeves on my Apple Watch bands and I love them. But I also learned about another interesting approach that I want to tell you about. I’d love to hear what you think of it. I’m also curious if there are any first responders out there who have heard of this or might use it.
I recently connected with Cherise to kick off a new series at diaTribe called Community Dialogue to talk about why I started sharing my story.
It's always a blast catching up with Cherise, and I'm honored for the opportunity to answer a few questions about sharing my story.
I think people with diabetes are especially equipped to build resilience. We have an advantage that most other people don't. Yes! Even you! Learn more...
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.…
I got excited when I saw these! Delicious Club Crackers! I love them. But I struggle to limit how many I eat in one sitting. They are so good – it’s easy to eat a lot of them. I’m only…
I wrote an article on diabetes fatigue at diaTribe.org, please head over and check it out if you’re interested. I’m approaching my 41st diaversary, or diabetes diagnosis anniversary. I’m doing well and have tried my best to take care of myself.…
I had a chance to catch up with John Robert Wiltgen, the fascinating international award-winning JRW Design founder. I’m enjoying his recent blog posts and stories and want to spread the word in case you might enjoy them too. John…
Skin Tac is an adhesive barrier that helps keep things stuck to your skin. I’ve been a fan for a long time. It does a great job adding some extra stick to the adhesive on my CGM sensor. It comes…
Dad passed away about a month and a half ago. I’ve been struggling to write this ever since. Many of you knew dad, at least in a way, but probably didn’t realize it. I’ll talk more about that soon. He…
Cycling through Death Valley, CA is a once in a lifetime experience! I trained hard over 16 weeks to get ready for this event. It was SUPER hard, but I made it!
