Adult Type 1 Conference
Imagine that you have an opportunity to help shape a huge conference designed for people with type 1 diabetes. What would you do? What would you want to see? What would you want to hear? I attended my very first…
Search Results for Friends for Life
All I’m Asking For
My schedule has been pretty hectic for the past week. I’ve been in Orlando, FL attending the 2010 CWD Friends For Life conference and the Roche Social Media Summit. I’ve got a TON of stuff to share about both of…
A talk with Andy Bell on thriving with diabetes
Andy Bell, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 14, shares his story of resilience, navigating life beyond diabetes to become a personal trainer, JDRF employee, law enforcement officer, black belt in jiu-jitsu, yoga instructor, father, and more. Recently diagnosed with another autoimmune disease, Addison's, Andy continues to embody determination and hope. Join me to learn more about his fascinating story.
Ginger Vieira – Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ginger Vieira, an incredible individual living with type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, and fibromyalgia. We discussed her new book, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes, and the challenges people with diabetes face when exercising. Ginger's ability to break down complex topics into digestible information is truly a gift. Her book provides practical strategies for managing blood sugar levels during exercise. With Ginger's guidance, you can learn to exercise more confidently with diabetes.
Mari Ruddy and Extreme Healing
I sat down with Mari Ruddy, a tireless advocate, successful author, and my personal hero.
Mari uses her experience to empower others facing similar challenges. In our discussion, we explore Mari's journey from discovering her love for distance cycling to writing her brilliant book, 'Extreme Healing'.
Listen in as she shares the highs, the lows, her strategies for dealing with chronic illness, and her passion for endurance sports. You’ll also hear her personal challenges of conquering cancer and living with diabetes. But most importantly, you'll hear about the resilience, the courage, and the unyielding spirit that has made her a beacon of hope for many.
The hypoglycemia fear syndrome
In this episode of BDI Briefs, we dive into causes, symptoms, and strategies for managing fear of hypoglycemia for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Learn about the Be Safe and Feel Safe strategies, the importance of diabetes technology, and how to regain confidence in blood sugar management.
What to do about problematic medication taking?
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 explore problematic medication taking and what you can do about it. You may be surprised by some insights – I know I was!
The Candy in My Pocket with John Robert Wiltgen
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…
He was the best I could ask for
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…
A Bad Case by Erin Spineto
Are you an aspiring actor with diabetes? Do you have big dreams of bringing your blood sugar to the big screen? Read on! Erin Spineto has a project that you might be interested in. For more about how it all…
The Diabetes UnConference – February 2017
[button href=”http://diabetesunconference.com/product-category/las-vegas/” primary=”true” centered=”true” newwindow=”true”]Register Now[/button] Don’t miss it – register now – the deadline is January 24th! From the official website: What is it? At The Diabetes UnConference, every participant is an expert. All attendees can ask and answer questions and…
Powerful Perspectives on Diabetes Complications
I was really moved by a recent newsletter from Dr. Steve Edelman & Dr. Jeremy Pettus about diabetes complications and asked for permission to share their thoughts with you. When Diabetes Gets Complicated And what could be more complicated than…
Continuing Connections – #DBlogWeek ’15 – Day 7
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 topic for today? Share a link to a new blog you’ve…
Changes at TuDiabetes! Yeah!
I have been an active supporter of the TuDiabetes family for a very long time. So long that I was once quoted as saying TuDiabetes is “like MySpace on insulin…” When was MySpace? Hold on, I have ask Moses… Over the years,…
Guest Post: Nene Adams & Diabetes Cards
Today I’d like to share a story from Nene Adams about a series of fun cards made just to lift our spirits and let us know we are loved. Click on each card to see the message inside – I…
Kevin K. Talks about Diabetes Training Camp
Today I’m featuring a guest post by Kevin Kosewic. He’s lived with type 1 diabetes since 1967, diagnosed at the age of 8. Just over six years ago he discovered Diabetes Training Camp, run by Dr. Matt Corcoran, and fell in…
Balancing Diabetes by Kerri Sparling
Before I talk about how much I enjoyed reading Kerri’s book, I need to disclose that she is a close friend. In general, I’m a fan of all she does. I’m also honored to be mentioned and to have contributed…
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…
DBlog Week – Day 5 – Freaky Friday
Topic for today: Click for the Freaky Friday – Friday 5/17 Link ListJust like in the movie, today we’re doing a swap. If you could switch chronic diseases, which one would you choose to deal with instead of diabetes? And while we’re considering…
Who Will Keep Them Safe?
I’m honored to introduce you to Laddie (@MNAZLaddie on Twitter). When the weather here in Minneapolis is nice, she lives here. The other 11 months of the year she migrates to more a more hospitable climate in Arizona. Okay, I was…