Category Archives: D-Meetups

A Pretty Cool Day

Posted on April 14, 2012 by mydiabeticheart

Post for day 14 of the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge and the prompt is: My Dream Day. This prompt asks us to describe an ideal day, including details of how we’d spend our time, who we’d spend it with, … Continue reading →

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Vacation recap

Posted on March 25, 2012 by mydiabeticheart

So, this vacation recap is a week overdue now as I’ve been completely swamped with work, doctor appointments, family stuff, etc… since returning to Fort Wayne. Hey, better late than never, right? Last weekend was my sister’s 23rd birthday, and … Continue reading →

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A Summit City D-Meetup

Posted on February 10, 2012 by mydiabeticheart

While en route home from Detroit today, my good friend Mike Hoskins and his pooch Riley “The D Dog” made a stop here in Fort Wayne for a D-Meetup.  Our meetups usually take place when I’m traveling through the Indianapolis … Continue reading →

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World Diabetes Day Snap Shot

Posted on November 15, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

So, World Diabetes Day turned out to be quite an awesome day.  My celebration activities included wearing blue, taking part in a town hall style meeting at hosted by the good folks at the ADA office in Indianapolis, hanging out … Continue reading →

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A Successful First Diabetes Walk

Posted on October 4, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

April & I traveled to Indianapolis on Sunday to participate in the American Diabetes Association’s 20th Annual Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event.  It was the very first time that I’ve participated in a diabetes walk since my diagnosis … Continue reading →

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Stepping Out to Walk to Cure Diabetes

Posted on August 25, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Over the last couple of years, I’ve given considerable thought to participating in the various diabetes walks hosted by the American Diabetes Association and the JDRF, but because of the weakened state of my heart,  I just didn’t have strength … Continue reading →

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My First Interview: Kris Freeman

Posted on July 18, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

During my visit to Camp John Warvel in early June, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Olympic Cross Country Skier and Type 1 Diabetic, Kris Freeman.  Now, I had never conducted an interview with anyone for … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts about Roche SMS 2011

Posted on July 6, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

So I realize this post is several days late, but it’s taken me a while to process all of my thoughts and emotions surrounding my attending the 2011 Roche Social Media Summit. The experience was incredibly exciting, yet also physically … Continue reading →

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DSMA Live at Roche SMS 2011

Posted on June 27, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Last week’s DSMA Live radio show was broadcast live from the Roche Social Media Summit in San Diego. Not only was I able to participate in the show, I also shot photos throughout the hour-long show. Enjoy! http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=104087

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Roche 2011 Photos

Posted on June 27, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Here are some of the photos I shot during the 2011 Roche Social Media Summit in San Diego.  More photos and a write up are in the works.  Stay tuned… http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=104087

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