DiabetesDad
I guess the cautionary tale, these days, in the world of social media and online communications is artificial intelligence; beware. So many seemed to be obsessed with the idea that machine will mimic us in an uncontrollable way. A way that will almost begin thinking for itself and go in directions unwanted or unplanned. Think […]
On the 26th of September, it will be thirty-two years that we have been ‘at this’; this ‘diabetes thing’. It has been one most remarkable ride. Not only have we meet some incredible people on this journey, I have learned a few things over this stretch of time. Many good, but also some painful lessons […]
Any time someone visits their health care professional for a wellness check, rest assured that certain testing; both diagnostic and otherwise will be performed. It’s part of the process. “You know Doc, I have this calf muscle that has been bothering me for the past two weeks.” The health professional will examine the area, and […]
Remember when you were a child, and the world would stop, and the buzz would rise when the circus came to town? Where I lived, the Barnum & Bailey train could only go so far as the performers and animal acts made their way to the Nassau Coliseum to begin their week-long schedule of shows. […]
I could never imagine what it is like to have a disease that is constantly reminded of its existence at every chance it gets. Lest those of us who don’t have it, ever forget that 24/7/365. I have written in the past about those who have diabetes going through life ‘with an asterisk”. How amazing […]
If not, by now, shortly, you and your child will have chosen where they will be attending college in the fall. What an exciting time! As you enjoy the excitement, and if you have a child with diabetes, the coming fall becomes a dreaded monster as you realize your child, AND THEIR DIABETES, will be left on […]