Living With Diabetes

Christina RodriguezChristina Rodriguez of Living With Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes, 1992

“I have to write what I know, so I decided to take up the task of writing about myself, with Diabetes. Latina, journalist, progressive.”

Living With Diabetes

I was diagnosed at the age of 7 with Type 1 diabetes, never learning how to maintain myself with knowledge until college. I have always been an advocate but now am attempting to educate through various outlets as well as being part of the American Diabetes Association Young Professionals Board located in Chicago.

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Scott’s Web Log

Scott StrumelloScott Strumello of Scott’s Web Log
Type 1 Diabetes, July 1976

“I write about & provide an analytical view of the most current Type 1 Diabetes issues, including my acclaimed ‘Business of Diabetes’ feature.”

Scott’s Web Log

Scott’s Web Log covers critical, accurate and well-documented (including links to the actual scientific journals whenever possible) news and events related to Type 1 Diabetes, as well as compelling interviews with leading Diabetes researchers and companies in the related biotech field and groundbreaking articles written by the author, Scott Strumello. In addition to news, advocacy and other issues relevant to the community are also addressed.

Scott's Web Log

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Six Until Me

Kerri Morrone SparlingKerri Morrone Sparling of Six Until Me
Type 1 Diabetes, September 1986

“Diabetes doesn’t define me, but it helps explain me. Kerri Sparling writes honestly and fearlessly about real life with Type 1 Diabetes.”

Six Until Me

Kerri Morrone Sparling has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 24 years, diagnosed just before she started second grade. She manages her Diabetes and lives her life by the mantra “Diabetes doesn’t define me, but it helps explain me.”

Kerri is the creator and author of www.SixUntilMe.com, one of the first and most widely-read Diabetes patient blogs. Started in May 2005, Six Until Me has a strong and loyal readership comprised of people with Diabetes, the caregivers of diabetics, medical professionals, and those living with chronic illness. She has contributed columns to diaTribe, Animas, dLife, and is a guest columnist for many Diabetes publications. Kerri is a passionate advocate for Diabetes awareness. Fascinated by social media and its influence on patients, Kerri presents regularly at new media conferences and currently works full-time as a freelance writer and social media consultant.

Kerri and her husband, Chris, live in Rhode Island with their daughter.

Six Until Me

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Strangely Diabetic

Scott StrangeScott Strange of Strangely Diabetic
Type 1 Diabetes; 1970

“I blog to share how Diabetes has affected my life and how my life was changed when I learned that I wasn’t alone in this chronic condition.”

Strangely Diabetic

My name is Scott Strange and I have been a Type 1 Diabetic since 1970.

It took me nearly forty years to realize that I was not alone in living with Diabetes. At that time, I didn’t even realize that I needed the support of my diabetic peers; let alone that it was available.

That moment in time, that realization completely changed my life for the better. I participate in the Diabetes Online Community not only for my own health, but to also pass on my experiences to others.

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The Diabetes Resource

Gina CaponeGina Capone of The Diabetes Resource
Type 1 Diabetes, November 2000

“The Diabetes Resource is to be the largest and most in-depth global online directory for people with Diabetes and those who want to learn more about it.”

The Diabetes Resource

The Diabetes Resource is a comprehensive Diabetes directory covering every aspect of Diabetes, such as: medical professionals, Diabetes support groups, endocrinologists, blogs, camps, insurance resources, accessories as well as national Diabetes events, online monthly chats with experts and more.

The Diabetes Resource

Filed Under: LADA, Members, News & Analysis, Parents of D-Kids, Sports, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Women with Diabetes Tagged With: , , ,

The Diabetic’s Corner Booth

Mike HoskinsMike Hoskins of The Diabetic’s Corner Booth
Type 1 Diabetes, March 1984

“The Diabetic’s Corner Booth is where I tell my own Diabetes story; connecting with an entire community, sharing the Highs, Lows and everything in between.”

The Diabetic’s Corner Booth

I’m thirty two years old and have been living with Type 1 Diabetes since March 1984, when I was five years old. My mom is also a Type 1 diabetic, diagnosed at the same young age.

Originally from Michigan, my wife and I have been living in the Indianapolis area for about seven years and I work as a journalist at a statewide legal newspaper. I’ve been periodically writing about Diabetes online for about a decade – first on listservs and community forums, then on a MySpace blog before eventually starting my own free blog in late 2005. It was mostly to keep up with friends and family as I moved around and only touched on Diabetes periodically, but eventually after reading more D-focused blogs online that became my focus in 2009.

Now, The Diabetic’s Corner Booth is my own little corner of the world online where I can tell my story of how Diabetes has affected my life and how it’s changed since I’ve learned I wasn’t alone. This is where I can share all the Highs and Lows and everything in between – through the eyes of a journalist living with Type 1 for twenty seven years now.

Aside from writing and advocating, I’m also serving on the board of directors for the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana and volunteering with outreach for the Indiana chapters of the JDRF and American Diabetes Association.

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The Girl’s Guide to Diabetes

Sysy MoralesSysy Morales of The Girl’s Guide to Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes, November 1994

“The Girl’s Guide to Diabetes seeks to empower women to live their best life with diabetes.”

The Girl’s Guide to Diabetes

The Girl’s Guide to Diabetes is written by Type 1 Diabetic, Sysy Morales with contributions from her Type 1 Diabetic sister, Ana Morales. Sysy is a wife, mother of twin toddlers, and a Diabetes Advocate and freelance writer. Ana is currently keeping busy as a second year studio art major at James Madison University. Their main goal is to help inspire and motivate others to take a proactive and empowered role in their Diabetes. They share their personal Diabetes journey, interview other diabetics, ask a lot of questions, and advocate on behalf of all people with Diabetes, especially women. They believe a positive attitude and a healthy emotional state are crucial to Diabetes management and they strive to speak openly about their experiences and highlight all of the wonderful things that can come out of a life lived with Diabetes.

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Type 1 Diabetes Lounge

Merle GleesonMerle Gleeson of Type 1 Diabetes Lounge
Type 1 Diabetes, 1963

“Type 1 Diabetes Lounge was founded with the goal to help adults with Type 1 Diabetes achieve a healthy lifestyle.  We offer regular programs by medical and technical professionals and support one another by sharing information, experiences and coping strategies.”

Type 1 Diabetes Lounge

We fill the void that exists in the current healthcare system by offering educational programs provided by medical and technical professionals. Topics include research updates, cutting-edge technologies, management techniques, lifestyle issues and creative problem solving. Founded in 1998, we are renowned in the Chicagoland area for our quality education and dedication to improve the lives of adults with Type 1 Diabetes.

 

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Your Diabetes May Vary

Your Diabetes May VaryBennet Dunlap of Your Diabetes May Vary
Son and Daughter; Type 1 Diabetes

“YDMV and theBetesNOW are the miscellaneous ramblings of a Type 1 Diabetic family. YDMV from a parents perspective and theBetesNOW videos by and for teens.”

YDMV – theBetesNOW

As a family with two Type 1 Diabetic teens, we try to pursue life, liberty and happiness & bring diabetes along for the ride. More often than not that involves managing less than perfect blood sugars in less than perfect situations and keeping those variances from preventing what we are pursuing in the first place.

the Betes NOW

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