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{Bookshelf} Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the...
“How do you feel about shots?” “Will they make me well?” “Yes, I think they will.” “Then I’m crazy about them.” (p.198) She never looked back. (p.224) Last week, on July 27, 2011 the world celebrated...
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{Bookshelf} Not Dead Yet
It’s interesting how a diagnosis like this affects parents. My mother got mad, then got motivated, educated, and went on to mobilize the neighborhood… My diagnosis sent [my dad] into a spiral, and he...
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{2:00 AM Book Club} September 11
As if us parents of children with diabetes have the extra time or the energy to actually read a book, I’m giving it my best shot to read (or “read”) 50 25 books in 2011. Notice I crossed out the 50 and...
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{2:00 AM Book Club} October ’11
As if us parents of children with diabetes have the extra time or the energy to actually read a book, I’m giving it my best shot to read (or “read”) 50 25 books in 2011. Notice I crossed out the 50 and...
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{2:00 AM Book Club} November ’11
As if us parents of children with diabetes have the extra time or the energy to actually read a book, I’m giving it my best shot to read (or “read”) 50 25 books in 2011. And yes, I realize it’s already...
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{Bookshelf} Think Like a Pancreas- Revised!
I’m so excited to get my hands on the new edition of Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin–Completely Revised and Updated written by Gary Scheiner. What was even...
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{Bookshelf} Beyond Fingersticks
“Wearing a CGM is a bit like an arranged marriage. In the beginning it may not exactly be bliss, but you can come to love your new partner.” -William “Lee” Dubois in Beyond Fingersticks We are in the...
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{Lilly Diabetes Blogger Summit 2012} Disney Book Collaboration
This week I headed to Indianapolis to the Lilly Diabetes headquarters with about a dozen other bloggers for the Second Annual Blogger Summit. I love these events because it gives me a chance to see...
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{Bookshelf} Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Th American Diabetes Association asked if I would like to take a look at the recently released title Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A User’s Guide to Effective Diabetes Management by...
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{Bookshelf} Emotional Eating With Diabetes
I am a big fan of Ginger Vieira, not only because I consider her a friend, but because of her positive attitude and drive to help others. You can’t help but be motivated by her. I shared with you...
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{Bookshelf} Until There Is A Cure Book Review (Giveaway!)
I frequently recommend Think Like a Pancreas by CDE Gary Scheiner for people wanting to learn more about managing their child’s diabetes. It’s my go-to book when I do basal testing or begin looking at...
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