More than a Century of Inspiration
With over a century of diabetes experience between them Joslin Medalists Tom and Richard share their experiences in a gentle, inspirational video chat.
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Dear Rep. Giffords, Thank you for being an inspiration
Rep. Gabby Giffords announced Sunday that she is resigning her seat in Congress to focus on her recovery from last year’s attempt on her life. Watching the video of her limping down the sidewalk with her husband at her side and then telling the world she’s resigning was heart wrenching. Here is a young, vital woman speaking slowly, clearly and deliberately to get her message across. The damaging effects of the bullet she took are readily apparent. Yet her words are full of hope. She is focusing on her therapy/recovery. She looks to the future. While she’s already beat the odds on even surviving, she is clearly not settling for what she’s achieved so far. Rep. Gifford’s recovery is a 24/7 thing — just like living with diabetes. Her future and her future state of health are uncertain — just like living with diabetes. Each day requires focus and effort
Continue readingTo Live Well, Don’t Be Disabled in Spirit
…Don’t be disabled in spirit, as well as physically.”
—Stephen Hawking
This Is NOT Helpful…
They put a bunch of data from other studies into a one big pool and came up with…a statistic. That’s it. …
Continue readingGung Hay Fat Choy! Three Ways to Avoid Causing an International Incident
It’s Chinese New Year and we are welcoming the Year of the Rabbit. Every aspect of this holiday is filled with tradition and meaning. And, as my friend Joanne pointed out to me, most of it involves food and eating.
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Each new year promises so much. New hopes. New opportunities. New starts. But I can’t get to the new without dealing with the old first. Looking back over the last year I realized that my efforts to manage diabetes have stalled out. I have been within spitting distance of “tight” control for way too long. My A1C just hasn’t gotten below 7.0. It’s gotten close. But close don’t count. I’m not much of one for resolutions. The goal is clear to me. What seems to be missing is intention. So I am declaring my intention here and now. I intend to get my A1C below 7.0 in 2011 and to keep it there.
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