It is the annual observance of National Dog Day; however, inside my blue world, dog appreciation occurs 365 days a year! Many who rely on a pet for a little more than unconditional love and affection may very well agree. Sammy Dogis, Jr., who, like me, lives with type 1 diabetes and requires daily insulin, […]
Or a better title may very well be: When You’re Blue and Suddenly Bionic, too! This post technically falls under the My T1 Diary category, but information on diabetes as it relates to hip replacement surgery is too important not to Pass it On. Your Blue Crusader is now the Bionic Blue Crusader. My type […]
I recently came across a list of 30 foods for healthy hair and skin. Now that your Blue Crusader (my alter ego) hosts the weekly Internet radio show, The Bonnie Sher Show, Boomer Life, she has to have the hair right and skin tight, doesn’t she? So I ventured to learn more and to print […]
Some secrets are just meant to share, especially if you use CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) technology and are a heavy sleeper. On a recent visit to the Bonnie Sher Show, Boomer Life, my Internet radio show, Philadelphia’s own, Daniele Hargenrader, aka, The Diabetes Dominator, revealed a great tip on how to amplify your CGM system […]
Not too long ago, I landed in the emergency room of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (LA). I had a mild case of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and a major confirmation of what many contend to be the truth: hospital emergency rooms are ill equipped to treat Type 1 diabetics. Living most of my life, 48 years, in […]
In a previous post, I described the important role Sammy Dogis, Jr. plays in my type one diabetes care. Today, in recognition of National Pet Month and love for my four-legged companion, I’d like to take this opportunity to focus on canine diabetes. Yep, Sammy Dogis, Jr. has diabetes too. Diabetes mellitus is a growing […]
Has anyone tried Rx Outreach, a program that provides diabetes care products, including blood glucose monitors, blood glucose strips, lancets and syringes? You must complete and submit a two-page application and order form. Rx Outreach is an independent nonprofit organization that has served more than 150,000 people. They provide both branded and generic medications for […]
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) is the organization of choice for those who are serious, passionate and committed to curing diabetes. Its mission – to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now – is a testament to the belief that tomorrow is not soon enough to cure those […]