Hola Diabetes
An Engineer from Venezuela, a Web Product Manager and an Internet Marketing Specialist with type 1 diabetes, Manny became determined to push social networks beyond plain socializing in late 2006. The result: in 2007, Manny founded TuDiabetes, a community for people touched by diabetes from all over the world and its sister community 100% in Spanish, EsTuDiabetes.
Manny has been blogging in both English and Spanish, since 2002 (right around the time he was diagnosed), but his passion for writing goes beyond that. So to have him write in dLife about his life with diabetes in both languages is fairly natural.
Today Manny lives with his wife and his young son in the Bay Area, California. He dreams of a day when he will be able to look back and remember how life with diabetes was like... a day when there is a cure. In the meantime, he raises awareness and helps others through TuDiabetes, EsTuDiabetes, and his monthly column "Hola Diabetes" as part of the dLife Viewpoints.
Lea las columnas de Manny en español.
Diabetes Myths Among Latinos
Dispelling the myths that touch diabetes lives.
Diabetes and Your Partner
Love is sweet - and can help you better manage your diabetes.
How Latinos Can Cope With Diabetes and Depression
Knowing the symptoms and finding help.
How to Choose an Endocrinologist
Finding this important member of your diabetes management team.
Feliz Navidad
Making some popular Latino dishes diabetes-friendly this season.
Flu, Common Cold, and Diabetes
What to do when you’re feeling the flu.
Edgar´s One Thousand Mile Journey
The journey to good health begins with one step.
Diabetes and Latinos: A Perfect Storm?
A look at the brewing storm and how we can change its course.
Disclaimer
dLife's
Daily Living columnists are not all medical experts, but everyday
people living with diabetes and sharing their personal experiences.
While their method of diabetes management may work for them, everyone
is different. Please consult with your diabetes care team to find out
what will work best for you.