I recently returned from a short trip to Indianapolis, IN for a visit with Lilly Diabetes*. They hosted a summit with about a dozen people from the diabetes online community and gave us a chance to learn more about what they've been up to since the last meeting. I was pleased with the meeting and felt they did a great job hosting. The group was small, which made it more … [Read more...] about Lilly Diabetes – Connecting the Dots
Kelly Kunik
You Can Do This
Every so often a project comes along that gives me the chills. Full of honesty and inspiration, empowerment and stubborn determination, the "You Can Do This" Project hit the streets this morning. http://www.youtube.com/v/lw9Pe3zgrec YOU can do this. Add your voice. Check out the "You Can Do This" page for details. Thank you Kim, this is amazingly powerful. … [Read more...] about You Can Do This
JDRF Government Day Whirlwind
The first session I went to was called "Government Relations 101". Sounded perfect to me - as I had no clue what I was getting into. Kim and I sat next to each other and listened to a great, high level, presentation about the JDRF and Government Relations. At some point during the talk, Gary Hall Jr. was mentioned. Yeah, 10 time Olympic Medalist Gary Hall Jr.! Everyone … [Read more...] about JDRF Government Day Whirlwind
Up the Tree and Bullies
A couple quick "tidbits" today: 1) I recently read a post on Wendy's blog about a new blog that her mother is starting. Wendy's mom is looking to connect with grandparents or other extended family of those living with diabetes and/or celiac. It got me thinking. Those of us living with diabetes, and parents of those living with diabetes have this place to connect. But … [Read more...] about Up the Tree and Bullies