As I’ve mentioned before, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in my early 20s. It was hard enough getting it then. I can’t imagine getting it as a child. The shots, food restrictions, and constant monitoring is a difficult thing for children and their families. That’s why research and funding is needed until there is a cure.
To that end, I have another great interview in the Putting a Face on Diabetes series. I’m always amazed at people that get involved. It doesn’t matter how they are involved, to me doing something is so …read more

Hey Guys,
I’m back from the long Thanksgiving weekend…………… ah…………….
Did you get to take any time off? I hope so. I’ve learned that my blood sugars are much more manageable when I rest and take life at a reasonable pace.
I want you all to know that I did say a prayer for all my fellow diabetics out there! I want you all to be happy, healthy, and strong!
Of course, the night before Thanksgiving, I was thinking about all the stuff I had to do and feeling a bit overwhelmed. Wouldn’t you …read more

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If you or a friend has diabetes, one of the best ways you can help in the cause for a cure is to become an advocate. There are numerous ways to get involved, whether it be with informing others about the disease, contacting lawmakers, or just spreading the word about the realities of living with this chronic illness. Here are some ways to get started as a diabetes activist. ~more

There is a new book on the shelves and it seems worth a read. American Diabetes Association has published its groundbreaking 8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control by Laura Hieronymus, MSEd, APRN, BC-ADM, CDE and Christine Tobin, RN, MBA, CDE.
8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control helps people keep blood glucose in a healthy range while learning life-long behaviors that will help them manage diabetes. Prevention is the key to staying healthy with diabetes. This new book gives readers the optimal tool to keep diabetes on track and live life to its fullest. 
The book is designed in a …read more

My family is very fortunate in that we have the McDonald’s LPGA championship in our backyard every year during the first month of June. It is played at the wonderful Bulle Rock golf course in Havre de Grace, which by the way is ranked as one of the top 50 public courses in the US.
It is so cool to go out and walk next to the best women golfers in the world. The highlight of today was my girls chasing down Leta Lindley for her autograph- she won 2 weeks ago at the Corning Classic in NY.
What does this have …read more