Kathy Weinheimer was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on her fifth birthday in 1957. In her column, Here’s to the Next Fifty, she relates her experiences living with diabetes for fifty years, as well as her hopes and expectations for the future.
I'm Doin’ It!
I'm living well with diabetes, and I plan to keep on doing just that.
Diabetes Whisperer?
A good life with diabetes is a balanced life.
Unseasonal Gifts
Having diabetes makes us grateful for so much during the holiday season.
Putting New Technologies to the Test
Now where is the “stress relief” button on this thing?
Are You Listening?
Mom knows best – be sure you pay attention!
Anyone for Cookies?
Code words for love, affection, and understanding.
Spring At Last
Warmer weather brings about easier exercising.
Days With Diabetes
Some days are just tougher than others
A Diabetes “Night Before Christmas”
A diabetes spin on a classic tale.
Healthy Trends
Hoping that healthy living doesn’t become a passing fad.
The First Fifty
A look back at fifty years with type 1 diabetes.
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