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Diabetes Empowerment Foundation unveiled at SWD 2015

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Last weekend the 5th annual Students With Diabetes™ conference took place in Tampa, FL. It has become a must-attend event for young adults (age 18-30) with type 1 diabetes. Coming together from more than 103 cities across the nation, these powerful young adults learn, connect and empower one another to pursue success and achievement in life, despite the extra work … [Read more...] about Diabetes Empowerment Foundation unveiled at SWD 2015

Changes – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 4

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Find out what Diabetes Blog Week is all about. Check out the topics for each day's posts, and even see a list of this year's participants. Thank you, Karen! The question I'm answering today? What would I most like to see change about diabetes, in any way? OR reflect back on some changes I've been through since being diagnosed with diabetes. This is a great topic, and … [Read more...] about Changes – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 4

Clean it Out – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 3

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Find out what Diabetes Blog Week is all about. Check out the topics for each day's posts, and even see a list of this year's participants. Thank you, Karen! The question I'm answering today? What's in my diabetic closet that needs to be cleaned out? There are a few different directions I could take here, but I really like the angle around diabetes emotions. My head … [Read more...] about Clean it Out – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 3

Diabetes Dominator – Daniele Hargenrader

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Dominating Diabetes with Daniele Earlier this year I chatted with Diabetes Dominator Daniele Hargenrader. We talked for about thirty minutes and had a really great conversation on being diagnosed with diabetes, struggling, succeeding, and each of us finding the best way for ourselves. http://youtu.be/RdxCFsFETqA But that's not the interesting part... But what I really … [Read more...] about Diabetes Dominator – Daniele Hargenrader

PSA: Asante Snap Replacement Program

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Many of you know that I have been a big fan of the Asante Snap insulin pump and that I've also been doing some work with them. Yesterday at 5:30 PM PST, Asante Solutions announced that it is closing down and the Snap pump is no more. In an email communications from Asante sent to all Snap users, it was suggested we contact Animas if we are interested in transitioning to a … [Read more...] about PSA: Asante Snap Replacement Program

Keeping it to Myself – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 2

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Find out what Diabetes Blog Week is all about. Check out the topics for each day's posts, and even see a list of this year's participants. Thank you, Karen! The question I'm answering today? What aspects of diabetes do I choose to keep private from the internet? My friend Bennet says that your diabetes may vary, and I agree 100%. With that in mind, I work very hard to … [Read more...] about Keeping it to Myself – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 2

What am I Proud of? – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 1

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Find out what Diabetes Blog Week is all about. Check out the topics for each day's posts, and even see a list of this year's participants. Thank you, Karen! The question I'm answering today? What have I done that I've been particularly proud of? Over the past few years, I've accomplished some major things that I'm very proud of. But what I'm most proud of might … [Read more...] about What am I Proud of? – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 1

THE BETES Organization

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Today I'm sharing a post from Rick about THE BETES Organization. Their mission is to help you feel better about the hard stuff, and they help people, families, and caregivers understand the meanings of chronic illness in their lives through a unique, playful, and un-scary method. Also, sock-puppets. :-) When Scott and I talked about writing this guest blog about 'the … [Read more...] about THE BETES Organization