Kids with Type 1 diabetes have the most important questions. When 12 yr old Max Domi was diagnosed, he just wanted to know if he could play hockey.
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Reminders For Those Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Awareness Month is the perfect reminder to assess your risks of developing type 2 diabetes and how it affects your heart helt. Take the test here.
Mentors And Apps Help Make T1D Easier For Teens
Camp Jean Nelson is a Canadian summer camp for kids with diabetes. They do all the things kids do at summer camp with one difference – they do it with T1D.
If You Want To Be Truly Happy, You Need To Move
Dr Scholls knows we were Born to Move and wants to make it easier for you to make it happen. Dr Scholls can make it comfortable so you can move more doing the things you love, here’s how to make time for them!
A Gift Guide Full Of Real Holiday Magic
Around this time of year many bloggers come out with holiday gift guides, listing of all the things you should be buying for your friends and family. I’m going to put a spin on that this year, by sharing a list of charities my family supports.
Max Domi Is Inspiring Kids With Diabetes To Light It Up
Going back to school and starting back with the team is stressful for kids with diabetes. Thankfully there’s a guy like Max Domi reaching out to help them #LightItUp
A Family Of Charitable Giving
Each member of our family has a very unique charity and a very personal reason for supporting them. How does your family give where you live?
This Year Vow To #GiveABetterGift And Get Your Family Moving
It doesn’t take much, just a little nudge, a little accountability, and a little teamwork. Thanks to Sport Check for helping me share my ideas to #GiveABetterGift!
16 People Proving Diabetes Can Be Beaten
Here’s a list of people who achieved greatness in their fields despite living with diabetes. From the field of play to the big screen, here’s some inspiration from celebrities living with diabetes.
An Epic Summer Of Watching My Children Grow And Give Back
As the air gets brisk, I’m reflecting on an epic summer of growing for my boys. So many achievements unlocked, so many bucket list checks, so much giving back.
It Takes A Village, It Really Does
Max Domi manages his diabetes with a team of support and he’s here to support others. Powered By Accuracy is a new resource to help Canadians living with diabetes live inspired lives.
The One Thing All Superheroes Have In Common
There is one thing all superheroes have in common. No matter their backstory or power, they all care. Empathy is the thing I hope my kids take from their superhero fantasies.
Is It Good For Kids To Run Long Distances?
My boys are training for their first long distance races. Is it good for kids to run long distances? I talk to some running experts, and get the kids some new shoes.
On Accepting My DadBod And Embracing My DadButt
I have a dadbod and with that dadbod comes a dadbutt. Everything with the dadbod means not fighting your true size and buying clothes that fit – same with dadbutt.
What’s It Like To Have Type 1 Diabetes At School?
What’s it like to have diabetes at school? With so many schools ill equipped or unwilling to support diabetic kids, it can be a nightmare. It shouldn’t be. Diabetes is manageable when kids have support. So why aren’t we offering them the same support children with allergies receive?
33,000 Canadian Kids Are Going Back To School With Diabetes
33000 kids in Canada and 3500 in Alberta will go back to school with diabetes this month. It’s an easy disease to manage, if schools are willing to help. The willingness, however, is not always there.