I advocate Therefore I Am

February 7, 2014.Reading time 11 minutes.

Warning – this post is 1270+ words. normally I would toss in some random cat pics but honestly I don’t want to take away from the message. I thought about changing the font randomly but that just seemed silly. Its wordy but in my very humble opinion worth it. Who is an advocate? : a […]

oh F***

January 8, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’m torn. Really seriously torn. I want to give these kids kudos. I want to congratulate them and wish them luck at the Grammies. I want to thank them for raising awareness about the dangers of sugars and how eating unhealthy can/will lead to obesity and other health issues. The thing is – I can’t. […]

If We Have To Strip – Let’s Be Safe.

August 26, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Earlier this summer Bennet author of YDMV began a campaign to hold manufacturers of glucose test strips and meters accountable. The campaign StripSafely has reached far and wide. Last Wednesday there was a ‘Tweet In‘ members of the Diabetes Online Community and beyond sent thousands of tweets to members of congress and the FDA. (If you […]

Strip Safely

July 2, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

Avoid applying glitter to your nether regions. Ok actually Strip Safely is not a joking matter. It is about holding Glucose Meter manufacturers and Test strip manufacturers accountable. People with diabetes and the parents of children with diabetes rely on glucose meters and test strips to collect blood droplets multiple times a day. The numbers […]

Grumpy Cat Says – No.

April 24, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Day 24 Health Activist Writers Month Challenge Today I was supposed to create a Pinterest board and share it for wordless Wednesday. Instead I drew a picture. I drew the picture because I am still unclear about all the laws pertaining to using other people’s photos without permission. I don’t happen to know Tardar Sauce’s […]