Who are the A1c Champions? They’re kind of like a traveling DOC — a group of advocates around the country who volunteer to give motivational talks to groups of PWDs. The program is open to anyone, sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis, and totally worth getting involved in if you have any interest in D-mentorship!
To become a Champion, you just to need to have an A1c of under 7% and a history of successful diabetes self-management —…
Welcome back to our spankin’ new diabetes advice column, Ask D’Mine. We just kicked off this series last week, and we’re already getting lots of queries — so thank you, Curious PWDs! As a reminder:
This is a place to send all your quirky or potentially embarrassing questions, behind-the-scenes curiosities, lifestyle queries, or even ethical dilemmas related to life with the Big D.
“Need help navigating life with diabetes? Email us at AskDMine@diabetesmine.com“
And now, to…
A few weeks ago, our community was shocked to learn that one of the most respected D-bloggers, Scott Johnson, was let go from his company. Although losing a job for anyone in this economy is a hard blow, it is especially worrisome for those of us with a serious, chronic medical condition like diabetes — which requires expensive constant monitoring, daily medications and regular visits with the doctor.
So how are Scott and others effected…
Here it is: your weekly reminder about entering the Holiday Survival Sweepstakes. This week’s query has to do with exercise tips, as in how do you stay fit and active over the winter months? (see below)
Allow me to remind you that we’re encouraging fitness as best we can by offering two GRAND PRIZES from Fit4D.com: two Starter Memberships consisting of a full two months of complimentary personalized diabetes coaching customized to your goals and…