The House That Community Built
At the December Diapoint coffee morning for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes, one of the moms gave me this gingerbread house and said, “Thank you for being a superwoman and for all you do for us and the diabetes community.” It was such a touching, unexpected...
Racing Beyond Limits: Yusuf Abdulla’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes – Dia-Logue Podcast S6 E2
In this episode, Yusuf shares his personal story of living with diabetes, the lessons he’s learned, and how he continues to inspire others with his resilience and optimism.
Lessons from the Diabetes Barbie Launch
Hola!, Or should I say, ¡Hola! I’ve been working from Spain these past two weeks while my son attends a university program here. After he finishes, we’ll explore a few other parts of Europe. I think he’s having a great time—he hasn’t checked in once. 😅 This week, my...
53 Things I’ve Learned from Managing My Son’s Type 1 Diabetes
I recently turned 53, in the same week that Diapoint turned 8. I have learned so much about diabetes since my son was diagnosed with Type 1 at just 18 months old. The past 16 years as his caretaker have been challenging – to say the least. Everything I have done at...


