Thoughts on Labor Day with Diabetes

Hey there, All — Happy Labor Day 2013!As you know, this annual holiday here in the States and Canada is a time to honor the hard-working people. And in the Diabetes Community, there are certainly many different jobs to recognize.We kept it light …

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