Smith Medical announced a voluntary recall of some Deltec Cozmo pumps on Monday, March 10. Apparently a mechanical malfunction could result in the extra delivery of insulin – a pretty scary thought. It’s hard enough to manage diabetes without having to factor in machine error alongside human error. But not to worry, this... Read more
I was aghast yesterday when I received an e-mail from my JDRF Chapter Executive Director about an alleged fraud that had occurred at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's National Office. The incident was reported in yesterday's NY Times. According to the NY Times, a National Director and National Manager are being... Read more
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation announced the largest bequest in the foundation's history this week. Mrs. Helene Whitlock Alley left the JDRF a remarkable $7.3 million. What came from tragedy could have an extraordinary effect on diabetes research in the coming years. Both the JDRF website and today's Washington... Read more
On Sunday I attended an awards ceremony for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation‘s (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes in Philadelphia. I was reminded why our family participates in the Walks. It was moving to see pride on the children’s faces as they received their golden sneakers and team awards, and equally moving to see tears... Read more
My New Year's Diabetic Parenting Resolutions: To say "what was your blood sugar" one less time every day. (I'm a mom I can't just stop saying it!)To have REALLY good and tasty snacks on hand to treat low blood sugar.To NEVER buy that disgusting "sugar free" chocolate that gives everyone in our family... Read more
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