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Kerri Sparling

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I believe in the power of community.

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (9)

The Power of We

As I grew up with diabetes, my mother wasn't just "my mother." She was also my nurse, my dietician, and my exercise physiologist. What she had was the powerful combination of necessity and love, driven by the need to take the best care possible of her diabetic child. I don't have a clue what it takes to be the mother of a kid with... Read more Chevron

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Gina Capone

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Founder of diabetestalkfest.com, dxd with Type 1 at age 25.

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

Mastering Diabetes at the Diabetes Research Institute, Day 2

This is Day 2 of a 5 day intensive mastering your diabetes program that I participated in at the Diabetes Research Institute. Please read DRI-Mastering your diabetes, Day 1 first. Every morning before we started our class we had to check in and go for our vitals, which included blood pressure and pulse. The only day that my blood pressure was on... Read more Chevron

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Ann Bartlett

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Wellness Center Owner, living with type 1

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

From Petri Dish to Human Trial

For many of us living with all forms of diabetes, hearing about extraordinary new prospects for treatment and a cure can become frustrating at the very least. For families who have to watch a loved one struggle to avoid complications, and through no fault of their own suffer from this disease, action cannot come fast enough! When I know... Read more Chevron

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Kelsey Bonilla

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (0)

Diabetic Pregnancy: Then and Now

Having had a healthy baby and pregnancy while managing type 1 diabetes is one of my greatest sources of personal satisfaction. This exercise of discipline and determination has provided me a sense of confidence that I can handle many of life's other challenges. That being said, I recently became extremely humbled by learning of the... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian, RD

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posted 06/02/2009, comments (0)

Recipe of the Week: Healthy Thai-Style Beef Stir Fry

Thankfully being diabetic doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste for the sake of your health. This recipe is a tasty, light and healthy meal you can make in a flash with any range of healthy, crunchy vegetables and meat. The following are my suggestions, but do feel free to add in whatever combination of vegetables/meat etc you... Read more Chevron

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