Adults, Type 1 and Mental Health: Time to shine a light on it all (The one where a successful adult admits to the struggle)

Welcome back! After a couple of years of focusing on other spots, I’ve decided to fire up my blog again. Why? Because I find I somethings have things to say that *might* not always fit the view or needs of some … Continue reading Adults, Type 1 and Mental Health: Time to shine a light on it all (The one where a successful adult admits to the struggle)

The one that might shock you until you read it: Why I WILL NOT sign a “petition to fund more for a cure.”

There is a petition being passed around on line asking people to “demand” that JDRF and ADA “spend more on a cure” and less on other things. As someone who wants nothing more in life more than I want a … Continue reading The one that might shock you until you read it: Why I WILL NOT sign a “petition to fund more for a cure.”

An Oldie but goodie …. on Happiness FIRST

  I love that Timehop showed me this post today. Because … it is still so true. Lauren is now a college graduate working in health care advocacy lobbying on Capitol Hill. She has a great life and is so happy and healthy. And it matters — in that order – still.   Read on:   http://www.despitediabetes.com/the-one-where-i-remember-the-correct-order-happy-fulfilled-healthy/     Continue reading An Oldie but goodie …. on Happiness FIRST

On Bret Michaels and his latest diabetes-related setback: The good news behind his brave fight

    If you are in the D-world, you’ve probably heard that Bret Michaels has been ill. His BFF wrote a poignant recap of all that has happened on Bret’s Facebook page. Read it. It’s remarkable. So of course, many … Continue reading On Bret Michaels and his latest diabetes-related setback: The good news behind his brave fight