JOYFUL DIABETIC

From a distance, I spotted the Extend Bars sign among about 300 vendors on the show floor. Having thoroughly enjoyed their products over the past year, I went there directly. The greeting I received was memorable as Kensey Turnbaugh greeted me with open enthusiasm. She expressed delight in meeting me, saying, “I really enjoy your [...]

I’m off today to San Antonio today for the annual convention of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. I’m one of the few non-medical members of the organization and am privileged to be participating on a concurrent session on Friday, August 6. Our session is entitled Conversations that Matter: Living with Advanced Duration Diabetes. About [...]

I delivered a presentation to the Diabetes Educators of Eastern Massachusetts (DEEM) on June 16, 2010 and was delighted to receive the following feedback from the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) responsible for program management at monthly meetings.  DEEM is a chapter of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).   ”Your exceptional public speaking skills, personal [...]

Did you know that only about half of the 24 million diabetics in the US have had any diabetes education? Let’s understand: ·       Most of us will have diabetes for the remainder of our lives. ·       Managing diabetes is complicated with a large number of variables. ·       We’re the only ones who live with diabetes 24 by 7 and thus [...]

I attended the Annual Convention of American Association of Diabetes Educators (August 5-8) as a member. I was delighted meeting with many of nearly 4,000 attendees, most of whom were Certified Diabetes Educators. I attended as the Joyful Diabetic and was very well received. The annual business meeting was well run and featured member recognition [...]