Category: Type 2 diabetes

Two amazing advocacy interviews: Peter Staley and Bennet Dunlap

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 […]

Riva Greenberg

Riva Greenberg of Diabetes StoriesType 1 Diabetes, February 1972 Author, speaker and health coach helping people with diabetes create a great life notdespite butbecause of diabetes. Diabetes Stories Diabetes Stories unfolds the experiences and wisdom of living with Type 1 Diabetes 39 years. Rivas work is dedicated to helping patients flourish rather than just cope […]

Six Until Me

Kerri Morrone Sparling of Six Until MeType 1 Diabetes, September 1986 Diabetes doesnt 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 […]

diaTribe

Kelly Close of diaTribeType 1 Diabetes Research and product news for people with Diabetes. diaTribe diaTribe is an e-newsletter for people eager to learn more about better managing Diabetes. Here at diaTribe, we attend all the conferences, read all the reports and articles and cut through the clutter to give you up-to-date news and opinion […]

My Diabetic Heart

Mike Durbin of My Diabetic HeartType 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 […]

Diabetes Social Media Advocacy

Cherise Shockley of Diabetes Social Media AdvocacyType 1.5 Diabetes (LADA), June 2004 Twitter Chat/BlogTalk Radio: Simple questions, thought provoking responses, strengthening the Diabetes Community one tweet and episode at a time. Diabetes Social Media Advocacy Diabetes Social Media Advocacy (DSMA) connects, support, and educates people living with Diabetes by encouraging open and meaningful discussion of […]

Diabetes Daily

David and Elizabeth Edelman of Diabetes DailyElizabeth; Type 1 Diabetes, February 2005 Diabetes Daily is an online support network and educational platform that helps people with Diabetes live a better life. Diabetes Daily Diabetes Daily is an online support network and educational platform that helps people with Diabetes live a better life. Diabetes Daily features […]

Diabetes Hands Foundation

Manny and Andreina of Diabetes Hands FoundationManny; Type 1 Diabetes, October 2002 Connecting people touched by Diabetes, offering support and information and raising awareness through programs like Big Blue Test and No-Sugar Added Poetry. Diabetes Hands Foundation The Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization that connects people touched by Diabetes and raises Diabetes […]

DiabetesMine

Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMineType 1.5 Diabetes (LADA), May 2003 Type 1 journalist, author & advocate with a quirky personality. Amys editor-in-chief of DiabetesMine.com, sometimes called The NY Times of Diabetes. DiabetesMine Amy Tenderich is a journalist / patient blogger who started DiabetesMine.com after her diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes in 2003. Her site has become […]

Diabetes Sisters

Brandy Barnes of Diabetes SistersType 1 Diabetes, 1990 We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and quality of life of women with and at risk of developing Diabetes. Diabetes Sisters Brandy Barnes, MSW is the Founder/CEO of Diabetes Sisters. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1990 as […]