Category Blog Posts

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…

The Protection Genes?

I had my diabetic eye exam yesterday. Nearly 34 years of type 1 diabetes and the doctor said he couldn’t see any sign of diabetes. Not a thing. Whew… I’d been given news of another year (actually two years since my…

Incongruous Images

Pretty soon I depart for Vienna, Austria to hang out with my work colleagues for a couple of weeks. I’m very excited – I’ve never been to Europe, and Vienna sounds like an incredible sight to see. I’m also looking…

I Wear Medical ID

I wear medical ID. It’s something I feel strongly about, and worry over when I don’t have on. Most of the time I wear a bracelet and necklace, and also have stickers on my car. You might say I’m a…

1 Mile for Diabetes

While in San Diego for the Insulindependence event I met Doug Masiuk (@1RunAmerica) in person. I had heard of him, something about a crazy guy with type 1 diabetes who ran across the United States last year.  He and I…

Did you say FREE test strips?

I am a fan of all things diaTribe. They are good people doing great work for those of us with diabetes. If you’re not already subscribed to their mailing list, I highly recommend it. Their publications come out monthly, and…