D-Mom Blog

Is all of the awareness raising we do in November reaching anyone outside the diabetes community? I hope so.
“A 504 plan is a fluid document put in place in school to ensure that children with diabetes are given the same opportunities as other students.” Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that people with diabetes cannot be discriminated against because of their medical condition.
“Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in essence states that people with diabetes cannot be discriminated against because of their medical condition.”
Today is World Diabetes Day. It’s the birthday of Banting, who with Best, discovered insulin in 1921. I wish I had some fantastic post to share with you. Inspiring words, enlightening thoughts. You can check in on Facebook every day this month where some of my daily thoughts have gone viral. Last night as I… [Continue Reading]

Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 15

"Insulin is not a cure for type 1 diabetes. It keeps people with diabetes alive, but it does not make it go away." Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on … [Read More...]

World Diabetes Day…it’s a family affair

Today is World Diabetes Day. It's the birthday of Banting, who with Best, discovered insulin in 1921. I wish I had some fantastic post to share with you. Inspiring words, enlightening … [Read More...]

Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 14

"Annually, November 14 is World Diabetes Day. 11/14 is the birthday of Dr. Banting, who with Best, discovered insulin in 1921." If you would like to know more about the discovery of insulin, you … [Read More...]

Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 13

"In many parts of the world, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in a child is a death sentence. Access to insulin and testing supplies is limited in some developing nations.” Every day during Diabetes … [Read More...]

Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 12

“Undiagnosed type 1 diabetes can be life-threatening. Extremely high blood sugar can cause diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which needs treatment in the emergency room.” Every day during Diabetes … [Read More...]