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Beth McNamara

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Son living with Type 1 diabetes

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posted 11/19/2009, comments (2)

Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Toe-to-Toe

We've passed the mid-way point in National Diabetes Month, which calls for awareness and education of diabetes to the general public and fostering a sense of community for all who have diabetes. Diabetes is affecting more and more people and their families and friends every year - to the tune of 23.6 million in the U.S. alone, hence this... Read more Chevron

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Christopher

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I publish diabetic live.

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posted 11/18/2009, comments (0)

Diabetic Rustler Prison Bound

Diabetic Rustler Prison BoundHe is a 21st century cattle rustler, a baby-faced cowboy and owes a few years behind bars. Oh, did we mention he has brittle diabetes?Roddy Dean Pippin is a mere 25 years of age and already a convicted criminal. He sports a bright smile and a cowboy hat. According to the American-Statesman, “Despite cries that to... Read more Chevron

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Kelsey Bonilla

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posted 11/17/2009, comments (4)

Not the News I Was Hoping to Share

While this story has nothing to do with my diabetes, I'd like to share my experience in the hope that it will shed light on this extremely common circumstance. First, let me explain what happened and then I'll share my thoughts and feelings. In early October I saw a positive pregnancy test and immediately called my doctor to set up... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Fran Cogen

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Director, Child/Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children's Nat'l

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posted 11/17/2009, comments (0)

Letting Go. Transitioning to the Adult World (Part 1)

By their very nature, pediatricians and pediatric sub-specialists enjoy caring for children of all ages. At Children's National Medical Center, we care for children up until 22 years of age. Thus, our patients tend to "age out" after completing college or entering the workplace despite their wishes to remain with our Diabetes team indefinitely. I... Read more Chevron

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Kelly Kunik

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Diabetes Advocate&Patient Blogger, & Diazon

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posted 11/16/2009, comments (10)

Guest Blogger Kelly Kunik on Diabetes Choices

So with Diabetes you have choices- never let anyone tell you that you don’t. And by choice I mean attitude, and by attitude, I mean a good one or a not so great one. You can choose to be mad, which means that you’ll spend all your time being a major downer, and your blood sugar will most likely will be running on the high... Read more Chevron

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