1 Happy Diabetic

Bill WoodsBill Woods of 1 Happy Diabetic
Type 1 Diabetes, December 1988

“1 Happy Diabetic is video content based site that promotes creating a positive attitude with your Diabetes. ‘It’s All About Your Attitude!’”

1 Happy Diabetic

In College Bill went on to play Division II football at Bentley University in Waltham Massachusetts.  At Bentley University Bill excelled in athletics and academics.  Bill was Vice President of Bentley’s Marketing Association, Student Government Academic Affairs officer, Member of the Bentley Leadership Council, and Health Services Student Representative.  He graduated on the President’s List with a Marketing Degree in 2002.

Bill was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of eight, at Uconn Medical Health Center.  Bill has over 22 years of personal Type 1 Diabetes experience.  His passion for Diabetes awareness and positive encouragement for other people with Diabetes has been his personal mission.

Bill made his first video on living with Diabetes in 2007.  Since that time Bill has become the most recognized Diabetic Vlogger on the internet.  With Bill’s positive attitude and creativeness his videos have surpassed over 500,000 views.  His videos have been featured on multiple Diabetes sites including, TuDiabetes.org, Diabeticconect.com, DiabeticRockstar.com, WebMD, DiabetesDaily.com, ChildrenwithDiabetes.com, and many more.

Bill is the founder of 1HappyDiabetic.com a website that encourages people with Diabetes to live a happy and healthy diabetic life.  1HappyDiabetic.com is a social website for people with Diabetes and family members to share their Diabetes experiences and learn from each other.  1HappyDiabetic’s motto is that “it’s all about your attitude,” a place where you can find a friend with Diabetes.

Bill was awarded the 2009 TuDiabetes.org Creative Mind award voted on by the diabetic online community.   His award winning videos for “Making Sense of Diabetes” led the way in spreading awareness of diabetes through internet video creation.

Bill Woods is a member of the Diabetes Online Community.  He has an active role in the Diabetes Hands Foundation’s Diabetes Advocate program.  The Diabetes Advocate program includes diabetes bloggers and diabetes online communities working together to conduct outreach programs.

Bill’s “Real Stories” video is featured on the Global Diabetes Handprint foundation website.  This foundation is designed to bring people touched by Diabetes together.  The Global Diabetes Handprint Foundation is sponsored by OneTouch.

Bill is the proud President of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Young Leadership Committee focusing on networking, social events, and fundraising for research to cure Diabetes.

1 Happy Diabetic

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A Diabetic Life

Beth KrempaskyBeth Krempasky of A Diabetic Life
Son; Type 1 Diabetes, August 1996

“My son Ryan is Type 1, diagnosed on August 6, 1996, at the age of 13 months. I’m a wife, Mom, and a nurse. In the nearly 15 yrs. since my son Ryan was diagnosed, I’ve always advocated in small ways – now I’m ready to go big and help bring home a cure!”

A Diabetic Life

I’m a wife of eighteen years, a Mom to two sons and a daughter, a nurse to the troubled on an in-patient psych ward. My youngest son, Ryan, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was thirteen months old, and I’ve done whatever I could to raise awareness, as well as money for research, whenever possible. Taking care of Ryan, dealing with medical professionals who knew Diabetes but didn’t know MY child, fueled my determination to become a nurse. I obtained my LPN in 2005, currently attend Kent State University, and hope to obtain my RN in 2012. Help from others in the diabetic community is what got us through when Ryan was first diagnosed, and I hope to return that help to those who need it.

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A Girl and Her Reflections

Pearlsa BintomaniPearlsa Bintomani of A Girl and Her Reflections
Type 1 Diabetes, 2000

“Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2000, followed by an extended honeymoon period. I have lived on continent Africa, North America and Europe.”

A Girl and Her Reflections

I was diagnosed in my late twenties in Washington DC Metropolitan Area, been on insulin pump therapy since November 2006. Currently live in Vancouver BC, Canada. I was born in Ghana, West Africa. I love photography and travel.

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ACT1

ACT1 Board Members(l to r) Genevieve Roberts
Christina Conaty
Lindsey Inserra
Venus Galarza of Adults Coping with Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes

“Adults Coping with Type1 Diabetes puts the emphasis on the unique needs of members in their day to day lives through support, outings, events and community.”

ACT1

While most organizations focus on finding a cure, Adults Coping with Type1 Diabetes puts the emphasis on the unique needs of members in their day to day lives. We offer peer led support groups that serve a number of populations, a national supply exchange program, mental health referrals, private online support forums and a community blog. As an all volunteer (501) (c) (3) non profit organization, we strive to reach as many Type 1′s as possible and always welcome new members.

“Many Hands Together ACTing as 1!”

ACT1

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Aliza with Diabetes

Aliza Chana ZaleonAliza Chana Zaleon of Aliza with Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes; November 2001

“About my day to day life living with type one diabetes, while attending college and striving to lead as normal a life as possible. I also have multiple other medical problems that complicate my d-life, but I’m thriving and living positively! Diabetes doesn’t have me — I have diabetes!”

Aliza with Diabetes

I’m Aliza, and I’m twenty five years old! I have multiple chronic illnesses and I try not to let that define me, and rather, I decide to DEFY the odds! A year ago, I would never have imagined myself in this position and a year from now, who knows where I will be?!? I have Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes and I’m on an insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor, and I have an A1c of 5.6! I have taken on Diabetes blogging as part of my goal to help define myself and redefine myself, so please join me on this ride! My twitter is @alizachana.

I am also beginning my own non-profit organization, Bags of Love and Hope to support Adult patients in hospitals and with chronic medical problems. I’ve recently been able to go back to school to begin my work on my degree so that I can start the process of getting on the track to get my combined MPH/MSW so that I can help others with chronic conditions advocate for themselves as I have done for myself. My goal is specifically to become a CDE and my concentration in my Public health degree is nutrition counseling. That is part of why I’ve started this Diabetes blog. I’m really passionate about what I do, and I love helping people!

I especially am passionate about making sure that young adults – specifically those in high school and college – take good care of their Diabetes as they are old enough to understand what Diabetes means, and how to care for themselves. Long term consequences in many cases can be prevented with proper care and control, and I am an advocate for access to the best tools available to maintain tight control!

Aliza's Diabetes

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AndariegoBlog

Ryan AttarRyan Attar of AndariegoBlog
Type 1 Diabetes, July 2007

“I LOVE traveling; been to over 60 countries. I don’t let Diabetes stop me from going anywhere or doing anything. I hope to inspire others with my blog.”

AndariegoBlog

I am a Type 1 Diabetic and in my early 30′s.  I’m an avid traveler and I’ve been to 60+ countries (most of those as a Type 1 Diabetic).  I am very interested in Travel, Nutrition, Fitness and Diabetes.  I think I have a unique perspective on these things, and hope to share what I learn with the diabetic community. At the moment I am a full time traveler and a student of nutrition and fitness.

 

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Bernard Farrell of Diabetes Daily

Bernard FarrellBernard Farrell of Diabetes Daily
Type 1 Diabetes, September 1972

“I’m a long time software engineer focused on user interfaces. I use my experiences to suggest improvements to the design of diabetes technology.”

Bernard Farrell

My experience in software user interface design and Diabetes technology uniquely qualifies me to find ways to improve the design of new and existing Diabetes technology.

We can make living with Diabetes easier by making it simpler and more fun to manage the minutes, hours and days. We must be able to take a more holistic view so the months, years, and decades are also easier and better. This requires a system-wide view. Not just data from meters, pumps, and CGMs. This must tie into food, exercise, travel and living factors so people can see why things are happening, improves their future and make Diabetes take a back row to living.

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Bitter~Sweet

Karen GraffeoKaren Graffeo of Bitter~Sweet
Type 1 Diabetes, December 1979

“I advocate online and off, and blog about life with Diabetes – the ups, downs, and everything in between. Because life with Diabetes isn’t all bad!”

Bitter~Sweet

Karen has lived with Type 1 since December 1979.  She spent much of her teens and early adulthood ignoring it.  In 2008 she was struggling with the idea of going on an insulin pump, turned to Google and discovered the Diabetes On-Line Community.  She immediately knew she wanted to be a part of it and soon created her blog, Bitter~Sweet, about the ups and downs of life with Diabetes.

Bitter~Sweet

 

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Candy Hearts

Wendy RoseWendy K. Rose, R.N. of Candy Hearts
Daughter; Type 1 Diabetes, July 2005 – Celiac 2008

“The story of one family’s journey with Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac. It’s a sweet adventure full of gluten-free goodies!”

Candy Hearts

Wendy’s oldest daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2005, at the age of twenty four months and Celiac Disease in 2008, at the age of five years. Wendy herself was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2009.  Balancing the demands of blood sugar management while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle; on top of her role as wife and mother; in addition to maintaining a career as a R.N. can be a challenge at times.  She documents her family’s journey at www.CandyHeartsBlog.com.

Candy Hearts

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Cheryl Alkon

Cheryl AlkonCheryl Alkon, Author
Type 1 Diabetes, August 1977

“The insider’s guide to preconception, pregnancy, new motherhood and more–all with Type 1/Type 2 Diabetes. Also blog at Managing the Sweetness Within.”

Managing the Sweetness Within

As a longtime journalist who has lived with Type 1 since 1977, I write about pregnancy and Diabetes. My book, Balancing Pregnancy With Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby, (Demos Health, 2010) is the first insider’s guide about what it takes to get and stay pregnant with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, and includes insights from more than 50 women with Diabetes as well as advice from top medical experts in the field of diabetes and pregnancy. The book also covers preconception, new motherhood, pregnancy loss and infertility. My blog, Managing the Sweetness Within, addresses the intersection of Type 1 Diabetes, infertility, and pregnancy. What’s it like to do each of them right? It’s all about managing the sweetness within.

 

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