Non-Prescription Supply Program

As of Monday, August 17 – ACT 1 has launched its non-prescription diabetes supplies program – check out the details and how you can participate here!

Grief

 
This was Elvis shortly after we got him, when he was only a few months old.  He was a mushy, very loving little guy.  He was the type that let you hold him for a while and enjoyed snuggling with you.  He was playful but never mean, ever.  Whenever him and his brother Linkin would fight, [...]

Devices Everywhere

I admit, I am a huge technology gadget junkie.  As soon as something new or updated comes out I want it.  And more often than not, I get it.  I have my personal blackberry that I don’t know what I’d do without – it lets me stay in touch with not only my twitter friends [...]

Resistance

Insulin resistance.  What is it? If you google the term, you will find a standard definition of “the condition in which normal amounts of insulin are inadequate to produce a normal insulin response from fat, muscle and liver cells” or “condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it properly”.  While looking [...]

Chronic Illness and Relationships Webinar

I wanted to pass on some info for a great opportunity coming up.  Our wonderful friend Kerri Sparling over at Six Until Me is hosting a webinar on February 24th from 8 – 9 pm EST.  She will be discussing chronic illness and relationships along with Janis Roszler, RD, CDE, LD/N and American Association of [...]

Golden Sneaker

I was invited by the JDRF New York chapter to attend an awards and recognition ceremony for the ‘09 Walk.  It was my pleasure to attend the event last night.  I was representing the ACT1 team, as team captain, and also was being recognized for my individual fund raising.  I went last year as well [...]