It’s taken me a little longer than expected to get around to posting this review of Erin Spineto’s new book “Islands and Insulin“ — but hey, good things take time, right? It’s a different kind of diabetes book from any I’ve encountered so far; it’s a narrative of a huge sailing adventure + the college-age experiences that shaped Erin’s life, with a generous helping of diabetes on the side — rather than the other way…
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When I was growing up, I believed there were many things I couldn’t do because of my type 1 diabetes.
Be a professional athlete. Fly planes. Go to the moon. Join the military. Even grow up to be a “real” news reporter out on the streets covering current events. Honestly, I never thought I’d get even get married.
All because of my diabetes.
Keep in mind, this was the 1980s and early 90s. And this…
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By
MikeH on
February 19, 2013
When Ryan Reed was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes by his family physician two years ago, the first thing the doctor said was that this teenager could kiss his dream of being a NASCAR race car driver goodbye.
He was 17 at the time, and had just started making waves in the racing world and hitting a stride at the start of his career. The diabetes news devastated him — but only for about two…
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WilD on
September 18, 2012
Andy Suhy may be the first professional athlete to change his career to professional cheerleader.
The retired professional hockey player, part-time motivational speaker, and MBA business-finance guru has set his sights on building a diabetes management service featuring an approach he calls “more impactful than what exists today.”
He has the experience. Now in his early 40s, Andy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 15, just when he was starting high…
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Hey everyone! Happy Saturday! Welcome once again to our weekly advice column, Ask D’Mine, with your host Wil Dubois veteran type 1, author and clinical diabetes educator. Today Wil’s tackling sources of quick-acting carbs in case of lows, and whether a certain (acne!) medication is connected to causing diabetes. Great questions, all!
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Larry, type 3 from Virginia, writes: My type 1 daughter is 14 years…
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