Diabetes Connections – Friends for Life

This week I’m double dipping. I’m attending the annual Children with Diabetes Friends For Life Conference and I’m also making that the subject of the latest episode of Diabetes Connections. #CWDFFL is the largest family diabetes gathering in the world. It’s unlike any other conference I know. On the podcast, you’ll hear from Laura Billetdeaux, VP…

Diabetes Connections – Camp!

This week’s episode is all about camp. Mostly diabetes camp, but a little bit about “regular camp” as well. I spent almost all of my childhood summers away; camp was independence and fun and a chance to find out who I was, away from my parents and school friends. I’m so happy and grateful that…

Positive Spin?

I left a comment on a Facebook diabetes group post recently and she replied, “Thank you, Stacey! You always have the positive spin!” At first, that made me feel good. Then I thought about it. Always positive? Am I the cheerleader of this group? I do try to be optimistic about diabetes management. After all,…

Changes – #dblogweek

Today let’s talk about changes, in one of two ways.  Either tell us what you’d most like to see change about diabetes, in any way.  This can be management tools, devices, medications, people’s perceptions, your own feelings – anything at all that you feel could use changing.  OR reflect back on some changes you or…

Clean It Out – #dblogweek

Yesterday we kept stuff in, so today let’s clear stuff out.  What is in your diabetic closet that needs to be cleaned out?  This can be an actual physical belonging, or it can be something you’re mentally or emotionally hanging on to.  Why are you keeping it and why do you need to get rid…