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Category Archives: Life
Stepping Out to Walk to Cure Diabetes
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
Posted in D-Meetups, Diabetes, Diabetes Walks, Inspiration, Life, Shout outs
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Stealing Moments for Ourselves
Diabetes. Heart Disease. Cancer. Three different health conditions with one thing in common. All three are thieves. Each have stolen the life of one of my friends or family members. Each have stolen moments of joy that I’ll never get … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Diabetes, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life
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A Chat with Friends – DSMA Live
Last night I had the privilege of being the guest on the DSMA Live radio show. A big thanks to Cherise, Scott, and George for extending the invitation to be on the show. And many thanks to everyone who listened, … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, DSMA Live, Health, Heart, Inspiration, Life, Shout outs
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My First Interview: Kris Freeman
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
Posted in D-Meetups, Diabetes, Inspiration, Interviews, Life, Shout outs, Vlog
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You Can Do This – Mike Durbin
So, here is my contribution to the You Can Do This Project, which is the brain child of Kim over at Texting My Pancreas . The video is kind of long, but I had a lot that I wanted and, … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Shout outs, Vlog, You Can Do This
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A Day at Camp John Warvel
Last Wednesday I had the privilege of visiting the American Diabetes Association’s Camp John Warvel, during their annual Sponsor Day. The camp is organized by the good folks at the ADA office in Indianapolis, with whom I traveled to Chicago … Continue reading
Posted in D-Meetups, Diabetes, Lessons Learned, Life, Photos, Shout outs, Travel
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Today We Remember The Heroes
On this day, May 30th, 2011, we pause to remember and pay tribute to not only the brave men and women who have given the last full measure of devotion to protect and serve their country, but also the families … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life
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Extra! Extra! Read all about…Me!
As you may already know, I have been fortunate enough to have my diagnosis story picked up and published in the Summer 2011 issue of Diabetic Living Magazine. That issue went on sale May 17th. Many thanks to Kelly Rawlings … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Diabetes, Featured, Life, Shout outs
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I Hate You, Diabetes! – DBW Day 4
Day four of Diabetes Blog Week is all about hating on diabetes. The task is to come up with a list of 10 things that you hate about diabetes. I had hoped to do a top ten video blog, but … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Life, Rants
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Diabetes Supply Collection – Day 2
So the second day of my efforts to collect diabetes supplies to send to Alabama have been just as great and exciting as my first. Today’s donations included: 10 boxes of lancets 10 tubes of glucose tabs 4 boxes of … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Shout outs
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My Diabetic Heart 