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internationally published poet, writer, research assistant, diabetes advocate and educator. Dx'd with T1DM in '89.
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5 Things I Know for Sure

1. Diabetes is not for the meek. It takes and it demands. It offers no reprieve. I'm still learning to be okay with that. And with the reality that for me, it's here to stay. Because life is still big and bountiful and beautiful. And fleeting. And I am here to live it. Out loud. And without apology. And I've got a lot more livin' to... Read moreChevron
posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|
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World Diabetes Day 2011: WWBD? (What Would Banting Do?)

Today is World Diabetes Day, which, not coincidentally, falls on the birthday of Frederick Banting, Nobel Peace Prize awardee, and, more importantly, discoverer of insulin over 90 years ago. Thanks to him, I, and millions others, can live with what once was considered a death sentence.    This year, instead of the usual World Diabetes... Read moreChevron
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50 (Diabetic-Friendly) Ways to Be Brave (Starting NOW!)

  People tend to think that courage has to “wow” you. Like bungee-jumping over a canyon. Or giving away your possessions and moving to Nepal. Those things do require courage, yes. But in some ways, that's easy courage. It's also a way to avoid taking action in our lives. We can't do it. We're just not brave enough.   But... Read moreChevron
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366 Million Reasons to Go Blue for Diabetes!

November marks Diabetes Awareness month. As of 2011, 366,000,000 people around the world have diabetes. Every country is affected, and in those places without proper resources, many die as a result of diabetes. Those who are poorest are hit hardest.   World Diabetes Day is only ten days away! Though my annual WDD Fundraiser and par-tay is on... Read moreChevron
posted 11/04/2011, comments (0)|
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November is Diabetes Month!

A few years ago, IDF, International Diabetes Federation, started World Diabetes Day on November 14th, and a recognized day by the UN.  The significance of November 14th was that is was the birthday of Frederick Banting, the key scientist who discovered insulin and helped to reproduce it for those of us afflicted with diabetes.  With his... Read moreChevron
posted 11/01/2011, comment (1)|
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