Non-Prescription Supply Program

ACT1 is one of the few organizations in the U.S. that provide a non-prescription supply exchange program for diabetics in need.

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The home stretch

Tomorrow is my last day of work before officially taking maternity leave. I am already full term and can really go into labor at any time.  There are still so many things we need to do like unpack all of the baby gear that we got from the shower, wash all her clothes, and set [...] [...]

Hanky Pancreas Exhibition (April 30 - May 2)

[ April 30, 2010 12:00 pm to May 1, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Jessica Floeh, from Parsons The New School for Design would like to invite everyone to the OneZero Thesis Show!

“Hanky Pancreas™ is a fashion line created for Type 1 Diabetics who use insulin pumps. The current collection is for women and represents a series of design solutions that better integrate the machine with the body and [...] [...]

Hanky Pancreas Opening Reception

[ April 29, 2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Jessica Floeh, from Parsons The New School for Design would like to invite everyone to the OneZero Thesis Show!

“Hanky Pancreas™ is a fashion line created for Type 1 Diabetics who use insulin pumps. The current collection is for women and represents a series of design solutions that better integrate the machine with the body and [...] [...]

The Others

Happy Tuesday!
Being a diabetic means you have a list of other doctors besides your endocrinologist.
All diabetics need a podiatrist and an ophthalmologist. Sprinkle on a CDE and a nutritionist.
Some of us need a neurologist and a nephrologist. Oh I am sure I can keep going and going.
But what about the other medical professionals in our [...] [...]

These Feet Are Made For Walkin' (finally)

As a type 1 diabetic I have many things to concern myself with that the average healthy person takes for granted. Between carb counting and number crunching my mind is just about filled up. I am also lucky enough to have Gastroparesis and Insulin Antibodies which make things even more complicated. Still I try to [...] [...]