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Like these links– #NEDAwareness and more.

February 27, 2013 – 9:08 am

Let’s get right to it…

I can’t confess to having a serious eating disorder, but I know that I have way too much of an affection for salty carbs. Potato chips, pretzels, popcorn… you get the idea. Sometimes I get mad at myself for it. Other times, I redouble my efforts and try to remember that moderation is always best.

This is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it goes by the theme “Everybody Knows Somebody”. Ain’t that the truth. Everybody knows somebody who could use a word of encouragement, support, cheering to let them know that they are not alone. And guess what? Having Type 1 diabetes (like I do) can double your chances of developing an eating disorder, according to a recent report. So spread the word. Lend a hand. Send a message of support. Blog about it. To find out more about NEDAwareness, and what you can do, go to:
http://nedaw.myneda.org/about
 
 
I don’t have any kids, but I still check in to see what some of those great D-Moms and D-Dads are up to from time to time. Diabetes Dad Tom Karlya has a series of great posts this week. They go all the way back to Sunday and Monday, with Tom’s call to action to do what we can to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. But all of this week’s posts are great, so go and check them out:
http://diabetesdad.org/
 
 
I don’t know how to explain this, but I wanted to mention it so you could attend, if you’re near the D.C. area; and so you could comment, which you may very well want to do regardless of where you are. The FDA is holding a meeting of its Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee on April 11, 2013 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The meeting is about Extreme Weather Effects on Medical Device Safety and Quality. I’m thinking you might have a suggestion or two. To find out about the meeting, and to make a comment, start here:
http://www.regulations.gov/?source=govdelivery#!documentDetail;D=FDA-2013-N-0118-0001
 
 
And just one more mention of the JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Research Summit taking place in Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday, March 9. It’s an all day affair that promises great educational opportunities and chances to network with other like-minded souls. It’s free to attend. Wanna go? Go here first:
http://www.jdrfsummit.org/
 
 
That’s it for now. Have a great Wednesday!
 
 
 

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How busy is YOUR weekend?

February 1, 2013 – 11:01 am

I know, I know… Super Bowl. Here are a few additional items to think about this weekend:

– Diabetes Art Day has moved, from the fall to this Monday, February 4. So gather all of your D-Art supplies and create something inspirational. Then post it on the Diabetes Art Day site at
www.diabetesartday.com
Trust me… as long as I’m participating, you will never have to worry about creating the worst submission.

– Have you seen the premiere of the new NBC show Do No Harm? No? Cara over at Every Day, Every Hour, Every Minute did, and she found a host of diabetes-related inaccuracies and inconsistencies. She’s asking you to take a look for yourself, and if you feel the same way, and it bugs you, write about it. Or tweet about it. Or do whatever you can to smash those diabetes myths that seem to be all over this show’s first episode.

– Maureen and I are off to the Children With Diabetes Focus on Technology conference in Washington, D.C. this weekend. If you’re unable to attend, I’ll try to give you some of what I learn at the conference next week. To find out more, check out
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/activities/dc2013/
 
 
Enjoy your weekend… Go #Ravens!
 
 
 

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Like these links.

January 9, 2013 – 9:37 am

It’s Wednesday, and I realized that it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts. So when you have a moment, check these out:
 
 
Kelly Kunik at Diabetesaliciousness reminds us that January is the start of tax season here in the USA, and that means it’s Time To Collect And Organize All Your 2012 Medical Expenses!!
I’ve collected… Now I just have to do the organizing.
 
 
Over at Diatribe, Kerri Sparling of Six Until Me fame has a follow up and some great points to make after her December interview on National Public Radio. Find out why Kerri says the Proof Is In The People.
 
 
Finally, Alexis at Chronicles of D-Boy and Ribbon has some great Advice. You’ll want to share this with every newly diagnosed person or parent. I know I want to.
 
 
Happy Hump Day!
 
 
 

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It’s a busy month.

November 12, 2012 – 10:03 am

It is indeed a busy week inside of a busy month. So here’s a quick primer on some upcoming events:

– The American Diabetes Association is still collecting photos for their A Day in the Life of Diabetes project. They’re asking for people to take photos of their life with diabetes and upload them to the ADA Facebook page. CVS Pharmacy will donate $1 for every photo uploaded, up to $25,000 dollars. In addition to that, the Association is going to take some of the photos and project them onto the walls of Washington D.C’s iconic Union Station this Tuesday and Wednesday, which is World Diabetes Day. I’ve got Wednesday off of work… maybe I can get down there to get a look in person.

– Speaking of money for worthy causes, Diabetes Hands Foundation reminds you that you’ve still got a couple of days to participate in the Big Blue Test. Five dollars for every test logged will be contributed by Roche Diabetes Care to organizations that provide life-saving supplies and services to PWDs in need. If 20,000 take the test before World Diabetes Day, $100,000 life-saving dollars will be donated. As I publish this post, over 15,000 have participated. Only 5,000 more Big Blue Tests need to be logged before Wednesday! So get out there and work it out people! For more info, and to log your test, go to bigbluetest.org

– Locally, the Maryland JDRF chapter is hosting their Night of Hope Gala Saturday night in downtown Baltimore. They’re hoping you can attend. But if not, they’re also looking for volunteers to help with everything from checking coats to busing tables. For more information on the gala, go to jdrfmd.org/

– Finally… of course, there are many things happening this Wednesday on World Diabetes Day. All over the world, people will be dressed in blue and forming human Blue Circles and lighting monuments in blue. Many other happenings will be happening, and to find out more about all of it, go to http://www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday

Have a super (busy) week!
 
 
 

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Hiatus complete.

October 15, 2012 – 6:33 am

I’m back after a week in the warmth of Sanibel, Florida.

It was a peaceful, relaxing week. As evidenced by the photo above, I spent a lot of time in the pool. I only had one South of the Border incident, and I had half a day after a site change where I was maddeningly North of the Border. But overall, the week was just what I needed: a chance to relax and disconnect from work.

But I did take some time to read what many of you were writing last week. Here’s a sample, in random order:

From Kim at Texting My Pancreas

From Brian at Buzz, Buzz, Not my Cell

From Kate at Sweet Success

From Wil at Diabetes Uncensored

From Kelly at Diabetesaliciousness

Hope this is the beginning of a great week for you!
 
 
 

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