It’s World Diabetes Day; Why Am I Here? What is My Why?
"I'm not even supposed to be here today!" Dante Hicks, from Clerks, 1994 So, I was not going to write a blog today. As you read, you will gain a…
Forgotten Heroes: Veterans Day 2025
Veterans, Diabetes, and the Urgent Call for Compassionate Action Author's Note: This is primarily focused on the United States; it is applicable to all countries. As I have noted in…
💙 My Diabetes “Why” 💙
A story of my family curse, shock, compliance, “deniability”, challenges, purpose, and perseverance. Photo Credit: New York City by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Finding My Why People often ask me…
💙 The Story of the Blue Circle
How a Simple Shape Became the Global Symbol of Diabetes Awareness Every powerful movement begins with a symbol.For the global diabetes community, that symbol is a circle — colored blue,…
Take Charge: Diabetes Prevention in the United States
November is National Diabetes Month—a timely moment to shine a light on how we can all play a part in stopping type 2 diabetes before it starts. In the United States, leading organizations such as the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK),…
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Why I Attend American Diabetes Association Events: Building Knowledge, Connection, Influence & Community
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is hosting a variety of signature events throughout November 2025, including many presentations on the "State of Diabetes" and other signature events. These events offer…
