Lunch with Novelist Cassandra King update…

I want to let all of my contributors know that my lunch with Cassandra was re-scheduled for next week. So, thanks to everyone who submitted an essay on time (such as, Rachel A. Gifford who has written a book titled, A Gift in Wolf’s Clothing, life with diabetes) and I will hold onto them until next [...]

Diabetes Sisters

I discovered a new diabetes website (thanks to the great online community of women diabetics) called, Diabetes Sisters, created by Brandy Barnes. Here is what Brandy has to say about her mission:
What We Believe:
We believe all women with diabetes should have access to a healthy support system that includes peers with diabetes.  A healthy peer support [...]

Diabetes Art

Thanks to Lisa Roney, author of Sweet, Invisible Body, I have been introduced to a young woman with type 1 who also happens to be an amazing artist. This painting is titled, “It follows me everywhere I go.”
Take a look at Jen’s website and diabetes related art at www.type1diabetesart.com.

Essays for Dreaming About Water

I just finished reading an essay that Andrea McDowell has submitted for DAW and wanted to write a post immediately. Andrea’s essay is about being a single mother with diabetes and how difficult it is to take care of yourself when you are parenting on your own. Her essay is brilliant, and has reminded me [...]