Dr. Diabetes Comic Books Created By 2 Brothers From Kansas City
May 2, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Dr. Diabetes. The villain who was created by 13 year old Kaamal Washington and his 11 year old brother, Malcolm, have gained national attention. Kaamal was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 9.
The evil Dr. Diabetes leaps from a hospital window, crashing through the glass, determined to infect anyone in his path with the chronic, debilitating disease from which he takes his name. The imposing, green, wild-haired monster scowls, punches the air and taunts, “I will make sure that everyone on the planet feels my pain. The whole world will have diabetes.”
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The American Diabetes Alert Day Is March 27th
March 7, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
As Rob had previously mentioned, the American Diabetes Alert day is Tuesday, March 27, 2007. This day is used to spread awareness about diabetes and its seriousness. Do you know if you are at risk for diabetes? Take the American Diabetes Risk Test to find out.
Are you worried that someone you care about could be at risk for diabetes? The American Diabetes Association is also offering an Alert e-card that you can send to your friends and family.
Nearly 21 million people children and adults in the United states have diabetes; almost one third, or 6.2 …read more




