Did you know there are critical warning signs of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) that can be and have been mistaken for the flu? Yes, people can still get the flu during the Spring season! Be sure to check with your doctor or a hospital emergency room if you or a loved one is experiencing the persistent symptoms…

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Today, my Orange Brain Excited and my Yellow Brain is Honored to announce that Purr-fect Pals: A Kid, A Cat & Diabetes, which is my unique picture, activity, and resource book for children and their families who live with the challenges of diabetes, is now part of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)…

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Yesterday, Wednesday, January 25th, the news that Mary Tyler Moore had died saddened people all over the world. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation international community also lost a courageous advocate for finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and our JDRF International Chairwoman, who brought a voluminous awareness to others around the world about the…

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Everyone Needs a Purr-fect Pal They Can Count On!

Everyone needs a “Purr-fect Pal” they can count on in their lives. That “Purr-fect Pal” may be an adult, child, or a pet who seems to know how you feel and when you need comfort and understanding! A Yellow Brain “Purr-fect Pal” is Always Dependable. A Blue Brain “Purr-fect Pal” is a Sincere Listener. A Green Brain “Purr-fect…

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November is National Diabetes Month. If you have been reading my blog for the past 7 years and/or have “liked” my Facebook page you will know that I allocate 100% of the royalties from my children’s book, Purr-fect Pals: A Kid, A Cat & Diabetes, and 10% of the royalties from the sale of my…

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is International Diabetes Day! Earlier this morning, my Orange Brain Excitedly announced the publication and availability of Purr-fect Pals: A Kid, A Cat & Diabetes, which is  my new, unique picture, activity, and resource book for children and their families who live with the challenges of diabetes!…

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