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Oct 24

#GoSebGo and #GoBionic.

Clearly, Go HASHTAGS!

This morning I wanted to share two videos that ventured their way into my inbox recently, from folks in the diabetes community who I support whole-heartedly.

The first is from Seb, who is STILL running across Canada. What’s your plan for today? Mine is to get some writing done while sitting on my ass on a flight to California. Sebastien Sasseville will be running through the Rocky Mountains on Day Eighty Billion of his solo run across Canada. Give Seb some love through Outrun Diabetes today and let him know you’re thinking about him and his journey to inspire.

The second video is from a group of parents and PWDs supporting the Bionic Pancreas.

To learn more about the Bionic Pancreas, you can click here or read this. Or this. Or this.

Go forth and watch videos.

Related posts:

Seb’s Still Going. Outrun Diabetes with Sébastien Sasseville. Go Bionic: Ed Damiano, Clara Barton Camp, and How the Bionic Pancreas “Really Works.”

Sep 10

So Many Things!

A Friday Six on a Wednesday!  Because why the hell not.

The FitBit obsession.

Renza talks about the messaging of diabetes, and what we can do to get it right.

Here is some damn sneaky research.

Seb is still running. And I’m still supporting the hell out of him, because he’s incredibly dedicated. You can still support him, too.

I am having the hardest time not filling our home with everything Murray, by way of Derek Eads.

“It’s a day to remember those who were lost. For me it’s a reminder that I’m lucky to be alive.”  Amazing post from Carly about a medical emergency on 9/11.

Are you in the Los Angeles area?  Diabetes Sisters is coming to LA on October 24th, and I’ll be part of the event, alongside some of my favorite DOC people (Hi Cherise, Manny, and George!).  Hope to see you there!

That same weekend, up in Anaheim, CA, the Children With Diabetes team will be holding a Focus on Technology conference.  There will be a whole session on setting up your CGM in the Cloud rig – don’t miss it!

Coming Together as a Community – a great piece from diaTribe’s editor-in-chief Kelly Close.

There is no such thing as a “free food.”  Sort of.  New column at Animas.

“today, i felt parts of the monster within myself.  today, i felt parts of the hero within myself.”  Excellent post from Heather Gabel about the activated patient.

THE SEA OF TREES found its way into People Magazine last week.

And these – THESE VIDEOS ARE AMAZING.  Melissa, you are the Weird Al of the DOC.  :)

Related posts:

Of Cocktails and Community. Friends for Life: Madcap Recap. How Real Do You Want It?

Jul 11

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The One About Broken Windows.

Tackling diabetes, one window at a time.

(See also:  caulk)

(And the second part of the CGM in the Cloud write-up will be up on Monday. A long night with a cranky Bird didn’t make for any decent writing. Thanks for your patience!)

Related posts:

Looking in the Windows. On Paper. The One About Balancing Diabetes

Jun 11

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Video: Diabetes Complications.

I feel like when people are diagnosed with diabetes-related complications, all of a sudden they feel like they have to hide somewhere and they aren’t allowed to talk about it, so they’re not able to get the support that they need to deal with this new diagnosis.

My macular edema diagnosis didn’t mark the end of my life as a healthy person; it just marks the beginning of a new journey with a new health condition.

You owe it to yourself to live the best life possible.  Even with whatever you’ve got.

Related posts:

Talking About Complications. Complicated. Looking in the Windows.

May 5

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What I’m Watching: YCDT, Diabetes Hope, and Sh*t PWD Say.

Looking for something to watch while you have your morning coffee?  Here are a few videos to check out:

This one is new – a “We Can Do This” video from the You Can Do This Project, centered on type 1 diabetes and celiac disease:

This one is a quick promo for the Diabetes Hope Conference, taking place digitally on May 20th at high noon ET.  Register today!

This one is older, but I still love it because this morning I’ve already been on the search for “my pricker” now twice.

And revisiting the People Who Live in my Computer, mostly because Birdzone was asking about Scott this morning:

Happy watching!

Related posts:

The Friday Six: Hope Conference, No Scrubs, and Grocery Store Lows. YCDT: Encouraging Independence. Bikinis and Boluses.

Apr 24

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Shake It Like a Bottle of Test Strips.

I can’t stop – I shake that stupid bottle of test strips EVERY SINGLE TIME before I open it.

 

 

What, you don’t?!

Related posts:

Insulin Pump Refill: In a Pinch. Taste Test. Guest Post: Timesulin, Innovation, and the Sniff Test.

Apr 1

YCDT: Encouraging Independence.

There’s an excellent, and inspiring, new You Can Do This video centered on parents helping their children with diabetes gain independence.

From the YCDT site:  “Independence in any aspect of a teen’s life can be a double-edged sword for parents – while parents want their children to be capable, that same capability is the gateway to their separation and evolution into adulthood. Independence can be a scary concept as it means children are ready to try their wings. Flying on their own means that sometimes they will fall and make mistakes, but most importantly it means that they are growing up.”

Check it out, and if you are ready to submit your own You Can Do This video, submission details are here.

 

Related posts:

Summiting the Everglades. Redefining “Diet.” World Diabetes Day 2013.
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