There ’ s a new diabetes website in town!
Diabetes Strong is a new health and fitness website for people living with diabetes. It’s the place to go if you’re looking for information and advice on everything from exercise and nutrition to the latest diabetes products and tech.
Diabetes Strong was originally created as TheFitBlog in 2015 and is the passion project of Christel Oerum, a fitness professional with type 1 diabetes. It started as a venue for Christel to describe her experience as an active woman living with type 1 diabetes, and share how she manages insulin, food, and exercise.
The website quickly grew into one of the most popular diabetes we...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - December 11, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts I Support Source Type: blogs
Diabetes Emergency Relief Coalition – hurricane support efforts
Coming together to help those in need Spreading the word about important and reliable hurricane support efforts. Please help get the word out.
Diabetes Coalition Continues to Support Southeast Texas with Critical Diabetes Supplies and Ready to Respond to Hurricane Irma’s Impact in Puerto Rico and Florida
1-800-DIABETES continues extended hours, and new call center activated for physicians and
health care providers to request supplies
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 8, 2017) – Convened by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), a coalition of seven leading diabetes care and research organizations have formed a strong Diabe...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - September 8, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: ADA JDRF Resources Source Type: blogs
The power of me too and “ There ’ s More to the Story ” by Mindy Bartleson
I’ve asked Mindy to share more about her upcoming book. With great pleasure, here she is with some of her story and more details about how you can connect with her. Thank you, Mindy, you’re wonderful!
I’ve greatly benefitted from the power of me too when it comes to diabetes. When other things popped up in my life, I wasn’t able to (and sometimes wasn’t ready) to apply this beneficial power.
When my dad passed away when I was 12, I didn’t know a lot of people who understood what it was like until I got older and found more people. I also wouldn’t talk about. I had to be strong.
When I was struggling...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - September 7, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Teens with Diabetes – Free Driving Clinic
Heads up, Twin Cities! JDNL.org is putting on another free driving clinic for teens with diabetes (August 4th, 2017 at Dakota County Technical College)! But you’ll have to hurry up and register! There are only a couple of openings left for this year’s session.
Group picture from last year
My son just started driving (he doesn’t have diabetes). It’s an awesome accomplishment and an equally awesome responsibility. I’m so proud of him. And like any parent with a new driver in the family, I’m nervous anytime he leaves. My wife and I (and his grandfather – thanks, dad!) did everyt...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - July 15, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts I Support Source Type: blogs
The Freedom Broker by K.J. Howe
A kidnap-and-ransom thriller – with diabetes! Lucas Davenport, Mitch Rapp, and Jack Reacher are a few book characters I enjoy sharing time with. I recently added Thea Paris to that list.
She is one of 25 elite response consultants who travel undercover to the deadliest situations in the world to recover hostages by any means necessary. And diabetes doesn’t slow her down.
Howe’s book is a thriller that kept me up all night. I finished it in a single sitting and enjoyed every moment. I can’t wait for the next installment.
After reading The Freedom Broker, I had an opportunity to ask K.J. a few questions:...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - June 19, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Visiting Team Novo Nordisk
Heroes for people with diabetes Just before the holidays, I attended Team Novo Nordisk’s (TNN) media day at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, GA. (Disclosure: Team Novo Nordisk paid for my travel, lodging, and some meals)
I got a close look at the scale of Team Novo Nordisk’s vision, mission, and even got to ride alongside some of the athletes (I had to ride in a car to keep up). It was impressive, inspiring, and educational.
Some of Team Novo Nordisk’s Pro Team – ©Jordan Haggard
Team Novo Nordisk has nearly 100 athletes with diabetes from 21 countries spanning a number of sports (cyclists, triat...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - February 22, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Events I Support Source Type: blogs
Visiting Team Novo Nordisk
Heroes for people with diabetes Just before the holidays, I attended Team Novo Nordisk’s (TNN) media day at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, GA. (Disclosure: Team Novo Nordisk paid for my travel, lodging, and some meals)
I got a close look at the scale of Team Novo Nordisk’s vision, mission, and even got to ride alongside some of the athletes (I had to ride in a car to keep up). It was impressive, inspiring, and educational.
Some of Team Novo Nordisk’s Pro Team – ©Jordan Haggard
Team Novo Nordisk has nearly 100 athletes with diabetes from 21 countries spanning a number of sports (cyclists, triat...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - February 22, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Events I Support Source Type: blogs
The Diabetes UnConference – February 2017
See you in Vegas, baby! The Diabetes UnConference Las Vegas 2016 Alumni
Register Now
Don’t miss it – register now – the deadline is January 24th!
From the official website:
What is it?
At The Diabetes UnConference, every participant is an expert. All attendees can ask and answer questions and learn from their peers in a safe setting where there is no judgment or wrong answer. Topics may include: diabetes burnout, depression, sex, discrimination, financial issues, getting inspired to exercise, family, or even what the best treatment for hypoglycemia is for each person.
Who’s it for?
This conference...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - January 10, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts Events I Support Source Type: blogs
Identifying barriers to transition of care
Changing from pediatric to adult care I had a great pediatric diabetes care team and stayed with them as long as possible. I was in my mid-twenties still sitting in the waiting room with the little guys and gals. We passed the time by checking out Highlights Magazines and sliding shapes along metal rods.
Then an insurance issue forced me out the door and I had to find an adult care team. The change was traumatic. It took about a decade for me to find another team I felt comfortable with, and my diabetes management surely suffered because of it.
Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But I bet it’s more common than we thin...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - December 19, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
