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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Simon from the 70s

Simon BootsSimon Boots of Simon from the 70s
Type 1.5 Diabetes (LADA), 1997

“I am an Australian living with T1.5 Diabetes (LADA) and blog about the emotional issues attached to living with Diabetes.”

Simon from the 70s

I am a latecomer to Type 1.5 Diabetes. Initially misdiagnosed as Type 2 (in my early 20s) I spent a long period in denial until diminishing beta cells and failure to follow up lead to a raft of complications.

I began my blog as a way of sharing my story and my emotional battles with Diabetes both for personal benefit and in the hope that it might resonate and help others.

I have no formal medical training just a load of personal experience that comes from living every day with a chronic illness.

Filed Under: LADA, Members, Type 1 Diabetes Tagged With: ,

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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Scott’s Diabetes

Scott JohnsonScott Johnson of Scott’s Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes; April 1980

“Living life with Type 1 Diabetes and telling my story. Blogger, Speaker, Writer, Advocate, & Co-host for DSMA Live.”

Scott’s Diabetes

I started writing about my life with Type 1 Diabetes in February of 2000. First as a way to journal, and keep records, maybe so one day my family could look back on my struggles and successes and better understand me. I started blogging late in 2004, when tools started making it much easier to self-publish. By then the writing evolved into a way for me to cope with Diabetes.

Life with a chronic disease is full of many vague thoughts and feelings, and I found the exercise of putting words to those thoughts and feelings helpful. I wasn’t the only one. There were four or five others who also started blogging about their lives with Diabetes. The Diabetes Online Community took off, and hasn’t slowed down since. A handful of us has turned into thousands of us. The support and encouragement I find “out there” is immeasurable, and plays a crucial role in my self-care.

I bring an honest and open account of my life with Diabetes. I work hard to stay involved, and contribute as much as I can back to the community that has changed my life in such a beneficial way.

Scott's Diabetes

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Sara Knicks of Diabetes Daily

Sara KnicksSara “Knicks” Nicastro of Diabetes Daily
Type 1 Diabetes; February 2003

“‘I’d rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.’ Advocate living moments to the fullest. Also at momentsofwonderful.com.”

Sara Knicks of Diabetes Daily – Moments of Wonderful

After a series of misdiagnoses lasting over a year, I was finally diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the spring of 2003 at the ago of 22. I managed my Diabetes with multiple daily injections (MDI) for about a year, and started wearing an insulin pump in January of 2004. Other than a maternal grandmother with Type 2 Diabetes, I am the only known diabetic in my family. I am also a conservative Christian, and navigating what it means to be a person of faith and someone living with a chronic condition is a challenge I continue to explore.

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The Princess and the Pump

Hallie & Avery AddingtonHallie Addington of The Princess and the Pump
Daughter; Type 1 Diabetes, April 2009

“I’m not a doctor. I just play one in real life. The Princess and The Pump is the story of how our family lives and loves with Type 1 Diabetes.”

The Princess and the Pump

On April 27, 2009, my then 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. And our lives changed forever. The Princess and The Pump is our story of how we are LIVING with Diabetes. I share all the emotions of being a parent AND a pancreas for our child. I share what works for us and what does not.  And I share my newest passion:  Advocating and educating about Type 1 Diabetes.

The Princess and the Pump

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Our Diabetic Life

Meri SchuhmacherMeri Schuhmacher of Our Diabetic Life
Three Sons; Type 1 Diabetes, 2006 – 2009 – 2010

“Meri is mom to 4 boys, 3 who have Type 1 Diabetes. Muddling her way through with humor and hope, she wishes every family to know they are not alone.”

Our Diabetic Life

My husband and I have four boys, three who have Type 1 Diabetes. Our 13 year old son was diagnosed at 8 months old. Our 9 year old son was diagnosed at 5 years old, and our 7 year old son was diagnosed at 2 years old. I began my blog, Our Diabetic Life, about two years ago. It was my field of dreams…I truly believed if I could build it, they would come. Since then I have met hundreds of Mothers just like me, and many adults with Diabetes who inspire me every day.  The DOC has brought me joy beyond measure. The power of “same” is an amazing thing. Knowing our family is not alone in this battle has changed our life for the better. I hate to think of the families that battle alone. We are an army that is stronger together.

Our Diabetic Life

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Ninjabetic

George SimmonsGeorge Simmons of Ninjabetic
Type 1 Diabetes, October 1990

“Using honesty, humor, and truth, I share the entirety of my life with Diabetes to help others feel less isolated and alone.”

Ninjabetic

George Simmons is a husband and father living with Type 1 Diabetes. He was diagnosed over 20 years ago but only started taking his health and his disease seriously a little over 5 years ago.  A self proclaimed “Ninjabetic,” George began blogging as a way to meet other people with Diabetes and share his experiences with others.

His personal blog serves as a place for George to express his frustrations, triumphs, and failures. In June 2006, George began insulin pump therapy that has helped lower his A1C and his overall management of his Diabetes.

He frequently uses his sense of humor as a tool to help not only himself but others through the mental struggle and strain that diabetes can create. Always known to wear his heart on his sleeve, this native Southern Californian loves to listen as much as he loves to talk. Being a “shoulder to lean on” for family, friends, and PWD’s is one of the things that brings him joy.

Ninjabetic

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My New Islets

Kathy WhiteKathy White of My New Islets
Islet Cell Transplant, 2008

“After struggling with Type 1 Diabetes for 25 years, I received an islet cell transplant in 2008 which has transformed my health and my life.”

My New Islets

I write about my islet cell transplant experience in an attempt to inform people about this option. I was a struggling with Type 1 for 25 years despite following my diet, exercising, using a pump and a CGM. After my transplant, I enjoyed two years of being free of insulin. Now, I take about 8 units/day and am hoping that my new islets will last until the next phase of the cure is available. I candidly describe my experience with the immunosuppression as well as any other bumps in the road that are a part of being involved in a clinical trial.

I am also a JDRF Advocate.

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My Diabetic Heart

Mike Durbin of Mike DurbinMy Diabetic Heart
Type 2 Diabetes, December 2008

“I live life to the fullest in spite of Type 2 Diabetes and CHF, and strive to support and encourage others in their efforts to do the same.”

My Diabetic Heart

Mike was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes on December 29, 2008, and congestive heart failure the very next day. Talk about a double whammy for anyone, let alone a 24 year old.  Mike is very open about his fight with Type 2 Diabetes and CHF, and welcomes any opportunity to share his story.  He blogs about it at My Diabetic Heart. Mike firmly believes that there is no shame in having Diabetes or CHF, and hopes that by sharing his story, he will inspire others to fight on, and live their life to the fullest.

My Diabetic Heart

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