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ATTD Report: Paris Conference Hones in on ‘Advanced’ Diabetes Tech

By AmyT on March 13, 2013

Neal Kaufman is not only the husband of famed endocrinologist and Medtronic exec Fran Kaufman; he’s also a diabetes guru of sorts in his own right. He’s an experienced clinician and educator who founded a company called DPS Health (Diabetes Prevention Source), that offers an intense coaching program using technology + real-life interventions to help people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes improve their lifestyles. Like us, he’s extremely interested in all sorts of D-technologies…

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Making Diabetes More Sexy, Less Scary, for the Black Community

By AmyT on February 26, 2013

This February marks the 37th year of African American History Month (formerly Black History Month), and we’re pleased to mark the occasion by welcoming Chrystal Leary, a fellow D-advocate who’s become extremely active online spreading education and awareness among the African American population.
Chrystal lives in the Los Angeles, CA, area and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just over five years ago. Since then, she’s quickly stepped up to her new role as an advocate, busting myths, countering stereotypes and working…

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Bob Leonard: “That DJ with Diabetes”

By AmyT on February 8, 2013

Not long ago, we heard about a fellow PWD (person with diabetes) who’d recently retired after an illustrious career as a radio personality that spanned nearly half a century.
Not only was he one of the pioneers who helped shape the radio station formats of today, but he learned the radio ropes in places across the globe and even has experiences reminiscent of Robin Williams in the movie “Good Morning Vietnam!“
We’re talking about Bob…

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Injecting Insulin Through Clothing… Is It Safe (Gasp!) Or Not?

By AmyT on January 4, 2013

You’re out in public, surrounded by people without diabetes, and you need insulin. So, instead of pulling up your shirt and showing some skin, you opt to just inject through your clothing.
Gasp… Oh my! What are you thinking?!
The habit of stabbing a syringe through your clothing is a controversial one that’s long been debated within the diabetes community.
Curious about the actual safety aspects of this practice, our correspondent Mike Lawson decided to…

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Life with Diabetes… in Brazil

By AmyT on January 3, 2013

We’ve been traveling the world for the past year or so, bringing you different perspectives on life with diabetes in our Global Diabetes Series. This month, we’d like to introduce you to Claudia Labate, a twenty-something in Brazil (the worlds’ 5th largest country), who’s lighting up the D-scene as part of multiple advocacy efforts in her country.
Diagnosed at age 10, Claudia says she feels lucky to have great support from family and friends. She’s been…

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