Living with diabetes means taking on many different responsibilities every day. In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, Dennis reflects on the different “hats” we wear when managing diabetes—from monitoring blood glucose and making food choices to exercising, understanding our data, and looking after our emotional wellbeing. Above all, he reminds us of the important role we play in our own diabetes management.
Continuous glucose monitoring provides a wealth of information, but what do all the numbers actually mean? In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, Dennis explores the evolution of glucose monitoring and breaks down key measurements in an Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) Report, including Time in Range, average glucose, glucose variability, and GMI. He also looks at why CGM and glucometer readings can sometimes differ.
What inspires someone to support a diabetes organization thousands of miles away? After more than 58 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, Dennis reflects on the importance of connection, community, and finding purpose through helping others. In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, he shares why Diapoint became a community he wanted to support and a place where he could continue to “pay it forward.”
Living with diabetes can sometimes feel overwhelming, making it important to find something that offers comfort and a break from everyday pressures. In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, Dennis reflects on his lifelong love of music, from the Doo-Wop days of Brooklyn to the songs he still enjoys today, and how music has given him a place to unwind, reflect, and find peace of mind.
Living with diabetes is challenging enough without the added burden of stigma and discrimination. In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, Dennis reflects on the misconceptions people living with diabetes face every day, why these attitudes persist, and how education, advocacy, and standing together can help create a future free from diabetes stigma.
