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365 Days of Diabetes

Over the last 366 days (leap year added the extra challenge), I've lived my life with my camera at the ready, snapping photos of everything from CGM sensors to snacks ... and the moments in between. I thought that the Diabetes 365 project would make me feel like diabetes is an overwhelming facet of my life, but instead I've seen that diabetes truly does not define any of us. We can grab pictures of our meters and our pump sites, but there'… Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on January 11, 2009 at 8:21pm — 1 Comment

A Christmas Poem.

I hope everyone here had a wonderful holiday as we gear up to close out 2008! Siah (annoying little gray cat) had a productive Christmas Eve, helping Santa deliver his presents. (Here's the full Christmas poem - complete with more useless puns than should be legal.) I've been thinking about New Year's resolutions and my hopes and goals for 2009. As far as 2008 goes, I'm grateful for everything that the diabetes community has… Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on December 29, 2008 at 7:59am — 2 Comments

Dusting Off The Blog

I don't update my TuDiabetes blog nearly as often as I should (slapping my own wrist - "Bad Kerri!"), but I wanted to pop back in here and say hello to everyone here! I've been reading as many blog updates as I can - we're a prolific bunch! I wanted to share my YouTube channel with you guys, because I've stumbled into the mess that is vlogging ... and I like it. :) Today I posted up a clip about the SUM vlog outtak… Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on December 9, 2008 at 11:49am — No Comments

Denied CGM Coverage.

My insurance company has denied my claim to have my CGM covered. So now we battle. I've written a letter to Oxford Health (posted on my blog) and am now waiting for Round Two of the appeal process. Diabetics and their caregivers deserve to have access to all available resources to manage their diabetes. Insurance companies should be able to put a price tag on my health, or on yours. I'm not going down without a fight, damnit. Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on June 17, 2008 at 1:59pm — 4 Comments

Can You Hear Them?

Can you hear them? All of those raised voices, helping to bring diabetes awareness to the forefront and making a difference? Check out links to the RYV posts on Six Until Me, and email me if I'm missing your voice.
We deserve to be heard!!! Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on April 14, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Getting Ready For Monday

Need some ideas on what you can do to help Raise Your Voice for Type 1 Diabetes Awareness? Check out the suggestions on my blog, and please feel free to add your own! Together, we can make a difference. Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on April 10, 2008 at 5:08pm — No Comments

Raise Your Voice!

On April 14th, the type 1 diabetes community is encouraged to RAISE YOUR VOICE to educate people about their disease. So what can we do to raise awareness on April 14th? You can write about your diagnosis story. Maybe a post about your most challenging diabetes moment and how you handled it. How ab… Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on April 3, 2008 at 7:37pm — 1 Comment

Ode To Flickr.

There once was a service named Flickr,
Where my photos live - now here's the kicker:
It's easy to use
And quite fun to peruse,
I've yet to find anything slicker!

Check out my photo collection on Flickr, where I'm chronicling everything from my recent trip to Philadelphia to my proud participation in the… Continue

Added by Kerri Sparling on February 11, 2008 at 1:55pm — 7 Comments

The Polls Are Open!

SUM is a proud nominee.
I am so proud that SUM has been nominated for the 2007 Medical Weblog Awards at MedGadget! If you would like, please cast your vote for Six Until Me. Much appreciated, guys. :)

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Added by Kerri Sparling on January 16, 2008 at 6:52pm — 1 Comment

dLifeTV May Be Looking For YOU!

Hey guys. I'm on the hunt for a diabetes support group in the New England area that is for teenagers. If you are the member of a teen support group, or if you host one, please contact me at morrone [at] dlife [dot] com. dLifeTV is looking for you to be a part of our next season (premiering January 20th).

Thanks, everyone!

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Added by Kerri Sparling on January 16, 2008 at 6:19pm — No Comments

Tricks of the Trade

Over the last twenty-one years with type 1 diabetes, I've picked up a few tricks of the trade. One thing I learned over my last four years with an insulin pump is how to nick some insulin from my reservoir, if I'm in a pinch. Here is one photo from the set I posted on SUM:

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Added by Kerri Sparling on January 2, 2008 at 8:23pm — 2 Comments

Year In Review

Happy New Year's Eve, TuDiabetes! 2007 was a proud year of milestones for me, from planning my wedding to developing my voice as a writer. In honor of the last day of 2007, I've written a Year in Review post over at my blog, Six Until Me.

Thanks for this great community and thank you to each member of TuDiabetes. We aren't alone in this - not even close - and I'm

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Added by Kerri Sparling on December 31, 2007 at 8:35am — No Comments

dLife News

One more dLife-related tidbit:

We're currently looking for a Director of Sales Development here in our Westport, CT office. For more information, check out the dLife job posting.

Thanks, guys! If you have any questions, you know where to find me.

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Added by Kerri Sparling on November 29, 2007 at 11:16am — No Comments

Are you Type 2?

Hey there, esteemed TuDiabetes community members. I'm looking to connect with a few PWD's who are living with type 2 diabetes for a dLife project I'm working on. If you have type 2 diabetes and you would be interested in participating in a writing project for dLife.com, please drop me a line at morrone at dlife dot com.

Thanks for your time, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

-- Kerri.

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Added by Kerri Sparling on November 19, 2007 at 8:37pm — No Comments

Community Matter Most.

Today is D-Blog Day and I've posted about what matters most: community. I'd love to have you visit today and let me know your thoughts about what the diabetes community means to you. :)

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Added by Kerri Sparling on November 9, 2007 at 7:56am — 2 Comments

SOX Until Me

Again, way too much time between posts here on Tu Diabetes. Sorry for the long lapse in time! But I'm back, and hopefully will be posting around here more often.

First and foremost, the Red Sox have won the World Series - again. This may not be a big deal for people who are drawn to teams that win events on a regular basis, but to Red Sox Nation, this is a new and very long-overdue trend.

Secondly, I'm on

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Added by Kerri Sparling on October 29, 2007 at 6:12pm — 3 Comments

Many, Many Things.

Whoa - I haven't posted here since September 4th? Ridiculous.

There's been a lot going on lately - here's the latest.

  1. Blogabetes has launched over at dLife and is staffed by some of the best and brightest in the diabetes blogosphere. Check out the latest from your favorite bloggers, and meet some new faces!
  2. I received my necklace, courtesy of Monsoo
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Added by Kerri Sparling on September 24, 2007 at 6:21pm — 2 Comments

Stress Stinks ... Weekends Work!

What happened: Small stress meltdown.

What happened next: Big recovery, hiding out in a bed and breakfast, turning off cell phones and leaving laptops in their cases at home.

What I felt: Much freaking better. Stress rips up one side of me and down the other, both diabetes-wise and emotionally. I don't manage stress very well, so I needed a little R & R at a B & B. (Ha and ha!)

After a

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Added by Kerri Sparling on September 4, 2007 at 8:43am — No Comments

LIVING with Diabetes Contest Entry: Group 1

It’s there when my sleepy hands reach out from underneath the comforter and connect with my meter case. It’s there when my eyes close at night.


It’s there when I look at wedding dresses, imagining where

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Added by Kerri Sparling on August 31, 2007 at 11:12pm — No Comments

A Beer and a Bolus

So am I the only one? I've been diabetic for almost 21 years, I'm in my 20's, and I go out with my friends pretty often. Am I the only one who enjoys a few drinks now and then?

I'm very responsible with my diabetes care, but there are moments when I throw caution to at least the zephyr (vs. the all-out wind). I've written about diabetes and drinking on dLife before, but yesterday I was wondering

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Added by Kerri Sparling on August 28, 2007 at 6:08am — 6 Comments

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