We typically dont write posts about new DA members. This Richard is exceptional, as Christel explains: Sometimes, rockstars wear plaid shirts with a comfortable sweater. Richard Vaughn doesnt need to strut around in tight leather pants likeTom Cruises Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages. Hes badder than that. Much badder. The Rockstar. At least to […]
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Back row (left to right): Jessica Collins, Joshua Collins, Aaron Vlasnik, Scott Johnson, Jeff Mather, Scott Strange, Kelly Rawlings, Allison Nimlos, Erik Nimlos Second row (left to right): Mike Hoskins, Lisa Mather, Victoria Cumbow, Simon Boots, Kim Vlasnik, Courtney, Sarah Jane BlacksherKneeling: Amanda, Sara Knicks, Heather (and Becca!) I hardly know what to say about […]
By: Riva Greenberg, author,Huffington Postcolumnist, speaker and health coach. Recently the American Diabetes Association added individualized therapy to its practice guidelines. No longer are those of us with diabetes to be seen as identical; practitioners are encouraged to create individual treatment plans for, and with, their patients. We can actually help our provider do that […]
Lee Ann Thill has introduced yet another Great idea for the Diabetes Online Community to get involved in. Click on the image for more details or click on (more). Here are the rules: 1) Email your postal address to me: leeann@thebuttercompartment.com. If you would like to be matched with an adult, child or family, another […]
WEGO Health The WEGO Health Paperboy Health Activist Award winner is Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine! The WEGO Health Best in Show Award for Blogging winner is Kerri Sparling of SixUntilMe! Another member of the DOC weve all learned to love and respect also won an award: The WEGO Health Advocating for Another Award winner is […]
Aug. 21, 2013 we hosted Peter Staley, a long-term AIDS and gay rights activist, and one of the early members of ACT Up NY. Aug. 29, 2013 we hosted Bennet Dunlap, a passionate and dedicated diabetes advocate behind theStripSafelycampaign. Join StripSafely to Help Policy Makers Hear on Accurate Diabetes Testing Maters. The FDA has acknowledged […]
Dear DOC Friends, Valentines Day is coming up, and we, as a community, have a chance to show some love for people with diabetes around the globe. A small group of us Kelly Close, Manny Hernandez, Bennet Dunlap, Kerri Sparling, and Jeff Hitchcock with the support of some folks at Johnson & Johnson, got together […]
This Open message toPresident Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner is repeated in English below. Honorable Presidenta Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner, Durante el da de ayer usted promulg un discurso del lanzamiento del Plan Argentina Innovadora 2020 en la Casa Rosada. Como parte de los proyectos investigativos que present, se encuentra la creacin de un tratamiento para […]
Dear Ms. Silverman: Thanks for shedding light on the importance of social media for people touched by diabetes. It was certainly special to hear our friend Kerri Sparling on NPR during the drive to work this morning! In your story, Dr. Jason Bronner from UCSD Medical Center is quoted saying: Theres no proof in diabetes […]
Eating Disorders and Diabetes Eating disorders are common, but despite the serious health consequences associated with them, people are reluctant to discuss them. It is no surprise that those with diabetes are more susceptible to developing eating disorders because managing diabetes requires patients to be vigilant about dietary management. Thankfully, efforts are being made to […]