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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Secure Supplies: Test Strips Save Lives – Tell Roche Pharmaceuticals To Expand Their Patient Assistance Programs!

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DiabetesMine Patient Voices Contest 2012!

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Diabetes in the Mine

This thought provoking blog is from Annie!
Like much of the rest of the world, I have been captivated by the rescue of the 33 miners in Chile.  I watched several of them emerge from the rescue chamber and melt into their loved ones’ arms.  I loved hearing about their backgrounds, what roles each served while [...] [...]

Passing Down Diabetes

As I’m now in the second trimester of my first pregnancy, there’s lots of excitement, and I’ve got baby on the brain for sure!  I’m wondering when I’ll feel the baby’s first kick, when I’ll really start to look pregnant and when this darn morning sickness will be over for good.
 
One thought that has recently [...] [...]

Changes

This moving post is by Annie
I have recently gotten to thinking about the kind of person I would be without diabetes.  I’ve started to wonder how this disease has changed me, and how has it molded me into the person I am today.  Anyone living with Type I knows that this disease demands constant attention, [...] [...]

Vacation

This post is by Annie!
With nearly half of my office out on vacation, it has gotten me thinking about what I would do if I could go on vacation from diabetes.  Imagine, being able to take off and go somewhere, without having to worry about packing test strips, insulin, pump supplies, glucose tabs and all the [...] [...]

Being Alone with Diabetes

This post if from our friend, Annie.
After a very scary low that landed me in the ER this week, my endo and CDE have convinced me to try out a CGM for a little while.  I’ve never been interested in a CGM, because from everything I hear, it isn’t really quite there yet [...] [...]