New Year's Eve with dLife

It's almost time to watch the ball drop for 2008 - are you and your diabetes ready? Check out the dLife New Year's resources and be prepared with all the right information to ring in the new year!

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Kwanzaa: A Diabetes-Friendly Holiday

Nestled between Christmas and New Year’s is Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration and reaffirmation of community, culture, and family. Kwanzaa is a Swahili word for “first fruits.” Because it is not a religious holiday, it is often celebrated along with Christmas in many African-American homes. For the diabetes community, the celebration of Kwanzaa falls in line with the celebration of a healthy lifestyle. This is because Kwanzaa encompasses the whole life — mind, body, and spirit — as it pertains not only to the individual, but to the entire community.

The weeklong holiday begins December 26th and ends New Year’s Day, with each day focusing on a specific principle of Kwanzaa. Click here to learn more!

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Year in Review: dLife Viewpoints

Happy New Year's Eve, dLifers! 2007 was a great year for diabetes advocacy and awareness, from the first UN-recognized World Diabetes Day to the increased influence of online diabetes support vehicles. The dLife Viewpoints columnists and Blogabetes writers – people who are living with diabetes every day – offer up their perspectives on the impact of the year past and their hopes for the year to come.

Check out the 2007 Year in Review for more.

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