Diabetes Connections
Almost every year (except 2020, of course), we are blessed to travel to Bodrum, Turkey. This year is particularly special because we will work from here for a few weeks. Part of our time here is spent on this boat in this corner of the earth. Same boat....
Diabetes Medical Insurance – A Flawed Approach to Diabetes Care
On My Mind... We recently applied for diabetes medical insurance. Our previous policy was finished and it was time for renewal. We had so many options. Most had the same, or very similar coverage. We know that diabetes medical insurance is more costly than...
Diabetes and Kidney Health
Diabetes and Kidney Health – Important Information If you have diabetes, or care for someone who does, there are some critical things to know about diabetes and kidney health. Firstly, you should get tested every year for kidney disease if you: have had Type 1...
Diabetes Foot Care
For people living with diabetes, foot care is so important. Daily foot care helps to prevent serious complications. Diabetes and Nerve Damage in Feet People living with diabetes may have nerve damage that can take away the feeling in their feet. Blood flow to...
Diabetes Movies: Recommended Films that Explore or Include Diabetes
How Reliable Are Movies as Information Sources for Diabetes? Diabetes movies can be inaccurate or out of date, whether they are documentaries or fiction. Films that touch on diabetes for entertainment can sometimes be cavalier in their approach to facts, and even...
Gary Scheiner Interview: Think Like A Pancreas – Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series
Think Like A Pancreas – A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin As part of our Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series, it was such an honor to interview Gary Scheiner, author of Think Like A Pancreas. This book was a game-changer for our family when my son was...
Diabetes Athletes: Brais Dacal of Team Novo Nordisk
Diabetes Athletes: Brais Dacal of Team Novo Nordisk – Diapoint Virtual Family Picnic 2020 As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we were so honored to speak with Brais Dacal from Team Novo Nordisk about diabetes athletes. Team Novo...
Type 1 Diabetes Super Panel
Type 1 Diabetes Super Power Panel – Diapoint T1D Virtual Family Picnic As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we held a live diabetes panel discussion with five amazing people with Type 1 Diabetes from the UAE region! Advocates...
Sara Adhami and Pam Durant: Diabetes At School
Diabetes at School Live Discussion with Sara Adhami and Pam Durant As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we held a live discussion on diabetes at school with two prominent women in the diabetes space. Sara Adhami is a Certified...
Dr Nandu Thalange: Diabetes and Sports
Diabetes and Sports As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we welcomed Dr Nandu Thalange for this informative discussion on diabetes and sports. Dr Thalange is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at Al Jalila Children’s...
Online Type 1 Diabetes Course for Parents
Visit D-Shop
5 Essentials for Managing Type 1 Diabetes at School
Relieve some of the anxiety you feel whenever your child with Type 1 Diabetes heads to school for the day.
You'll find tips on educating the teacher and nurse, making emergency snack boxes, traveling on the school bus and more.
By downloading this guide, you'll have the option be added to the DiapointME mailing list. You are also agreeing to our Privacy Policy.
