Diabetes Connections
National Diabetes Awareness Month, Book for Children with Diabetes, and Children Advocates’ Brain Colors
I have emerged from the depths of my writing for National Diabetes Awareness Month. You might be wondering why now. The answer is simple. My Yellow Brain writing goal was to complete the manuscript for Purr-fect Pals: A Kid, A Cat & Diabetes by November 1st. I am thrilled to say that I met my…
Read moreAuthor Is Back from Hiatus with A New Brain Color Book and Diabetes Book!
I am back and feeling better than ever about my hiatus and my two new books! Since my last post Researching and Revising a New Book is More fun on a Summer Porch on July 17th I completed my new Brain Color Book entitled: What Color Is Your Brain? When Caring for Patients: An Easy…
Read moreHow Does Diabetes Impact Everyone In A Family and Their Relationships?
Last Saturday, I had the privilege and pleasure of presenting my What Color Is Your Brain? While Living with Type One Diabetes keynote presentation and facilitating the “Highs” and “Lows” of diabetes management and family relationships during my interactive group activity session at the South New Jersey JDRF Chapter’s “Living With Type One Diabetes” Educational…
Read moreFather Asks Sons To Write One Word That Describes Living With Diabetes
In my post on February 12th about the South New Jersey JDRF Chapter’s “Living With Type One Diabetes” Educational Symposium, I included a picture of 3 boys with Living with diabetes is no easy feat! written on their feet. I was surprised and delighted when I received a Facebook message from Scott Kasper, who is…
Read moreDiscussing Book Publishing and Diabetes with Enrichment Class Students During 5th Author School Visit
On Tuesday, I enjoyed my 5th Author School Visit with Laura Newcomer’s 5th Grade Enrichment Students at Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School. As soon as the students assembled Max showed me example of his Green Brain Editing of What Color Is Your Brain?. In chapter #12 Connecting with Others and Building Rapport at the bottom of …
Read moreSouth New Jersey JDRF Chapter’s “Living With Type One Diabetes” Educational Symposium
I am delighted and honored to announce that I will be the keynote speaker and also facilitate an interactive break out session at the “Living With Type One Diabetes” Educational Symposium. The South Jersey chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is hosting this exciting event on February 22nd from 8:00am – 2:30pm at…
Read moreResearch Discovery – New Way to Treat Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Wow, exciting diabetes research news! My cousin George has a Wonderfully Curious Green Brain. He recently sent me a fascinating article about Dr. Eli Lewis, a diabetes expert at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. “Through research, Dr. Lewis found a use for a safe and thoroughly tested drug, Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT). The FDA-approved protease inhibitor…
Read moreToday Is World Diabetes Day 2012!
Today is World Diabetes Day! The International Diabetes Federation is committed to tackle diabetes from the local to the global level – from programmes at community level to worldwide awareness and advocacy initiatives. “The activities of IDF aim to influence policy, increase public awareness and encourage health improvement, promote the exchange of high-quality information about…
Read moreDiabetes Myths or Facts Videos
My Green Brain is always looking for latest information about diabetes. A few days ago, I found the Diabetes Awareness Facebook Page in the sidebar of my Facebook profile page and “Liked” the page. My Orange Brain enjoyed the educational and engaging Diabetes Facts and Myths Video and the Health Nuts’ What Is Diabetes Video. I…
Read moreNew Diabetes Law In Illinois
Yesterday, July, 17, 2012 was a landmark date for diabetes prevention and treatment in Illinois. Our Governor, Governor Pat Quinn, signed a new law to raise awareness and increase education about diabetes through out our state to improve health and wellness. The new law provides that every November 14th will be declared “Diabetes Awareness Day”…
Read moreMagazine Article: A Children’s Diabetes Fairy Tale
Today, my Orange Brain was delighted to receive a Google Alert letting me know that my interview with Amy Mercer about my children’s fairy tale, Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visble Gift was now online. Amy is the author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Diabetes: Authentic Advice on Everything from Eating to Dating and Motherhood. Amy, who has Type 1 diabetes is a free lance…
Read moreIntense Exercise Can Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Today, I received the latest copy of the Diabetes Health Online Newsletter. The headline that caught my attention was: Just 30 Minutes Per Week of Intense Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar. Exercise seems to be a the top of people’s list for their New Year’s Resolutions for losing weight. Of course, exercise should be at the top of all of our…
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