Following in the Footsteps of Mice in Diabetes Research

There are many different ways of dealing with the daunting feeling of being diagnosed with a consuming chronic illness like diabetes.For Mary Rooney, a fellow type 1 diagnosed as an adult in March 2011, getting involved in the research side was on…

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What’s New in Diabetes Goods: Reader Tips Thankfully, many readers send me emails when they hear about something newsworthy/ different/ fun/ controversial/ or quirky in the world of diabetes. Thank you! And keep those tips coming, pahhhleeese, People.Today, from the mailbag, three items t......
Six things I wish people knew about eating disorders 1. Eating Disorders are not a choice. One of the most upsetting things someone could have said to me when I was at my most unwell was that I was choosing to be that way. It can be so hard to express to somebody that you are not able to control your own thoughts, and that your mind is constantly causing you to deny yourself a basic human right; the right to eat. Although it is possible to make the choice to eat, it is not possible at that time to choose to avoid the feelings of intense guilt and...
Sometimes I Forget… (About Diabetes) Today is my birthday* -- always a good time to reflect on life and our place in it. I've been aware lately that as I approach my 12-years-with-diabetes mark, it slips my mind sometimes (sort of). SOMETIMES I FORGET... That I'm not 'normal' li......
Holiday Cheer… with Diabetes in Tow For this month's Diabetes Social Media Advocacy blog carnival, founder Cherise Shockley left it up to us bloggers to choose what to write about based on the DSMA chats from the month of November (FYI: you can participate in those chats every Wedne......
Ask D’Mine: Free Supplies & Mystery Rash Need help navigating life with diabetes? Ask D'Mine! That would be our weekly advice column, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois. This week, Wil lets us know where we can find lower-cost diabetes supplies, and address......