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Since November is National Diabetes Awareness month I have been trying to think of ways to raise awareness about this disease so I, too can do my part.
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I have to be honest in that I had no clue that there was a Diabetes Alert Day until hearing about it over the weekend. So for 20 years (18 in which I actually had diabetes) the American Diabetes Association has made this a day to alert people about the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Now it all makes sense. It is about type 2 and I am a type 1.
I do recognize that the diabetes epidemic is truly a type 2 issue but all of us are affected and now people that type 2 diabetes affects. This day should matter and be on the minds of everyone. I will say that for many years, just hearing "type 2" instantly made me check out of the conversation. (READ MORE)
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It was a birthday party on Saturday. My wife, kids, and I all trekked up to her Aunt's house for an afternoon of family fun.
I must tell you that I am very lucky because my wife's family is pretty cool. We always have a good time together and when we left this particular party my son made it a point to say, "I could stay there all night. I have a lot of fun with all of them." They really are great people. (READ MORE)
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Nicole Purcell lists having type 1 diabetes last when she's asked to provide information about herself - because that's where it belongs.
Carey is a full-time hater of diabetes. The benefits stink. His 7-year-old son, Charlie, has been giving he and his wife the finger since November of 2003. Carey's parenting humor has appeared in various websites and print magazines. He resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and three children.
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