In light of my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah this past weekend (!), I’ve been thinking a lot about setting our children “afloat” — out on their own, responsible for their own actions and the consequences thereof. It’s scary, and mine don’t even have diabetes. Today my good friend Allison Blass joins us again to discuss some of these issues, and share some of the wisdom she’s gained from personal experience.
A Guest Post by Allison Blass…
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Our growing community of diabetes advocates has always been inspiring, but now it looks like we have a whole new crop of people getting involved — the next generation! For example, Bennet Dunlap, author of the popular blog YDMV (Your Diabetes May Vary), now has help from his two teenagers, Kelley and Connor. Connor and their sister Delaney have type 1 diabetes, while Kelley does not. And Kelley is spearheading an amazing film project.
She…
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AmyT on
April 26, 2010
The tech blogs are all abuzz today over Bayer’s new DIDGET meter, designed just for kids, which integrates BG testing into the world of video games:
“Bayer’s DIDGET is the first and only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS and DS Lite and helps kids manage their diabetes by rewarding them for consistent testing habits with points to unlock new game levels and options. Bayer’s DIDGET meter is made for kids ages…
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This Tuesday, March 2, was Dr. Seuss’ birthday. I can’t believe I nearly missed it this year. I really should make it an annual tradition to reprint the following, which I penned back in March 2005. This thing has ricocheted around the diabetes community, across the US and beyond:
Excerpts from the Dr. Seuss “Fun with Diabetes” Book
Lancets! Test strips! Testing now! I can, you can, we know how.
Look! See! Blood drops, one…
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AmyT on
January 6, 2010
What went through your mind when you heard about the sudden death of Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson a few days ago? I can’t imagine a Type 1 diabetic out there who isn’t shuddering in their shoes. She was only 30 years old, for goodness’ sake, and despite the drugs and alcohol, she’d likely be alive today if her diabetes hadn’t played some role.
There’s been a ton of speculation since Casey, a prominent…
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