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Take a moment out of your day to educate a public officer on type 1 diabetes...
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Cara Bauer commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
I've been diabetic for 13 years now, and 3 children later, I can guarantee I wouldn't be where I am without this disease. Trust me, I'd rather not have it, but I've learned to slow down, say NO frequently and be more careful and loving to myself. ...
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Mikey Irish commented on Jon Strishak's photo 'Me & My New Running Partner 1'
Thats great...When my Bear was younger he enjoyed going out for a stretch of the legs. Now he is content to lay under a tree in the shade and watch me (supervise the wife says) split wood or do yardwork. Every now and again he will change spots in...
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PAMELA JOANNE MOE-KAVIANI commented on Jon Strishak's photo 'Me & My New Running Partner 1'
sweet!!!!!!!
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Kristin commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
Thanks for the post and sharing your thoughts Jon. Life with type 1 diabetes is not easy. Life is not easy. Period. But I do see that type 1 diabetes can be an opportunity (I like this wording, Nel). Diabetes has shaped me in many ways, many for...
on Wednesday
loosha commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
Jon! I've been a Diabetic for 13 years now, and I never heard anyone say those words! Despite my endless attempt of sharing and explaining how wonderful Diabetes is and what a blessing it is in every way possible! Thank you for your thought, it ma...
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Doris Ann Dickerson commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
Jon, GREAT ATTITUDE!! If it wasn't for thking Type 1 36 years ago I would NEVER have been as health concious as I am today! Now when I took it at 10...........Well it was another story indeed! My mom passed 5 years back but she was my strongest su...
on Wednesday
dino commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
Jane, I will remain firm with my "airy fairy" outlook on life, despite the hundreds of bite marks that T1 has already left on my bum. There is also a very fine line between the faithful and the foolish, I suppose. Perhaps you should reread the po...
on Wednesday
nel peach commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
I have held type 1 diabetes ( 27 years now ) as an opportunity , rather than a gift , to make it my passion and share with others .Lots of pats on the back received during these years , which motivated me along the way . I looked at Jane' s profil...
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Jane Goffin commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
Hi dino, I assure you that i am not forecasting imminent disaster and am a very positive person but to make people think that Type I is a walk in the park is not being 100% honest. I have great strength and have helped many people over the years w...
on Wednesday
Andreina Davila commented on Jon Strishak's photo 'Me & My New Running Partner 3'
that is too funny
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andrew jhon sansom commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
hey jon am a type 1 of 33 years i have many of the problems that come with D1 but like u Thu it all have managed to but a positive spin on things its good to hear that someone has used it to focos on the importance of life and not the coming of th...
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dino commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
Thank you for the great post Jon, and I absolutely feel the same way. It's such a fine line between blessing and curse; proper perception is everything. To discover this gift and use it to your advantage is an enlightenment that many of us never ...
on Wednesday
Jane Goffin commented on Jon Strishak's blog post 'Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?'
Hi, Sorry don't know how you can class type 1 as a gift. Wait until you have had it over 40 years, had sight problems, black outs due to hypos etc, etc. I t might be a healthier life style but don't let it fool you. I t is hard work and a continua...
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Teena commented on Jon Strishak's photo 'Me & My New Running Partner 1'
My my...so handsome...errrr ...both of you, LOL Great picture!
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Many people might have issue with my ideas, but I'm going to say it anyway. Honestly, I could not imagine my life without diabetes. And in a strange way, I am grateful. Being diabetic has increased my appreciation of the human body. It has given ...
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Hometown (where you come from):
Chico
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
January 10, 1990
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.5
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One Touch Ultra
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Pump
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Medtronic Paradigm
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Type 1 Diabeties, A Gift?

Many people might have issue with my ideas, but I'm going to say it anyway.

Honestly, I could not imagine my life without diabetes. And in a strange way, I am grateful.
Being diabetic has increased my appreciation of the human body. It has given me a reason to be more health conscious and disciplined. It is the reason that I do not let a day go by without feeling extremely grateful and fortunate to be alive. It has given my life greater depth and meaning.

I understand that there are many, many… Continue

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 3:05pm — 10 Comments

Jon Strishak

Take a moment out of your day to educate a public officer on type 1 diabetes...

Have you had experiences with fireman, police officers, or other public officers where it became readily apparent that they didn't have a basic understanding about what type 1 diabetes is?

I, for one, think this is a huge problem. There are countless records of injuries and even deaths caused by public officers' lack of basic knowledge about this disease (See "Mr. Universe Assaulted by Police During Low Blood Sugar Episode").

Today, take a moment to approach a public officer to tell them about… Continue

Posted on August 27, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Jon Strishak

Today, tell 3 other people the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Today, tell 3 other people the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
An overwhelming majority of the population do not understand the difference between these two diseases and it is a growing problem. If each of us, takes action and explains the difference to 3 others it will make a difference.

Posted on August 7, 2009 at 6:24pm — 3 Comments

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At 10:36pm on November 17, 2009, Elizabeth said…
Hi Jon,
Was looking at the great pictures of your new running partner and happened to see you live in Berkeley. Me, too! (Well, Oakland.) I ask you for a doctor recommendation some day (if you have a good one). I am in the market for a new endo.
Later!

Elizabeth
At 6:39pm on November 17, 2009, Christine said…
Your new running partner is adorable!!!
At 6:55pm on October 30, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…

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At 6:49pm on July 14, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

Welcome to the family Jon. Take a peek at some of the groups when you get a chance!
At 5:14pm on July 13, 2009, Stacey :0)~ said…
Hello and welcome Jon!!
At 3:20pm on July 13, 2009, Alison said…
Welcome Jon! :0)
At 2:01pm on July 13, 2009, clarence haynes said…
Comgratulation and may you have a healthy diabetic life. I live in TORONTO the city where BANTING & BEST, discovered INSULIN, JULY 30 1921,As a appreciated diabetic, clinically dead, in Boston,in 1977, and a 91 computer rookie, and ROLE MODEL to over 40.000 diabetics, is asking insulin-users to call 5 DIABETICS and have them join me, in silence, JULY 30 INSULIN APPRECIATION DAY,and give THANKS FOR INSULIN,giving hundreds of millions of US a chance to live healthy lifestyle, TODAY. AMIGOS will be selling BLUE ROSES for www.discoveryofinsulin.com that day.The meaning of this flower is our mission and motto, ATTAINING THE IMPOSSIBLE. Since you are pres of your group, make sure you set up DIABETIC BUDDIES, this daily contact with people who are diabetics, can SAVE A LIFE. Wear a MEDIC-ALERT bracelet , it can SPEAK for you in case of emergency. AMIGO clarence.haynes@sympatico.ca
 
 

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