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Reflecting On My Not-So-Inspiring Diabetes Youth

By MikeH on May 3, 2013

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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A Public Health Rant

By AllisonN on January 16, 2012

Happy Martin Luther King Day, Nation! In the spirit of speaking up for what you believe in and speaking out on injustice, I have a little rant to share today:
My town of New York City really likes to get involved in the health of its citizens. From banning smoking in nearly all public places (most recently in public parks) to requiring restaurant chains with more than seven locations to display calorie counts, it seems…

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