Non-Prescription Supply Program

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Buddy's blog

I remember the day that the Lady [Gen] came home from the hospital, its hard to forget, the Man [Gen's husband John] was gone longer then he was supposed to, and most of our food was gone. Who am I you ask? My name is Buddy, and I am a cat, and quite a spectacular [...] [...]

Love can Transcend Diabetes

This post is by Stacey’s husband of 6 and 1/2 years, Joe.
Yes, I am a type 3 diabetic (type 4 according to some) but this blog I am writing is not necessarily about me alone and how diabetes effects my life but the love I have for a type 1 diabetic; my wife – Stacey.  [...] [...]

You Gotta Have Faith

Post by Coral’s Incredible Mom!
    My father’s mother had Type 1 Diabetes.  She was a big strong Swedish immigrant who died before I was born, but I was named for her.  My parents expected me to inherit her disease, but unfortunately, it was my youngest child who did.  Ever since she was diagnosed in elementary [...] [...]

Can't Chase This Monster From Under Her Bed

(This blog is written by a very important type 4 (loved one of PDW), my Mommy. Yes I said “Mommy”, not “Mom”, “Mother” or “Ma”. When I read what she wrote I felt like a little girl with pigtails that ran to her everytime I was afraid. I was 21 when I was diagnosed, still [...] [...]

Diabetes Rising by Dan Hurley/B & N Signing (86th and Lexington 7:00PM)

[ January 13, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] [...]