Dexcom Share Interruption
If you found yourself wondering why your Dexcom Share wouldn't work today, I have your answer.
“There was a power outage which overwhelmed the hosting companies power systems and backup power systems, it is back online now. ”
In the future (instead of making yourself crazy trying to fix the issue) you can always check out Dexcom's webpage; the current status of the Share system is always available at the link.
American Girl Diabetes Care Kit GIVEAWAY!
American Girl Diabetes Care Kit for Dolls
Some info from American Girl about their new Diabetes Care Kit for Dolls... and then, a giveaway!
American Girl is proud to offer the new Diabetes Care Kit ($24) as part of its Truly Me® doll line—providing even more possibilities for a girl to create a doll that’s as unique as she is.
American Girl has a long history of creating dolls and accessories that speak to diversity and inclusion and the new Diabetes Care Kit and Arm Crutches are yet another way we are continuing to expand in this important area. (check out the diversity page, some cool stuff!)
The Diabetic Care Kit retails for $24 and includes the following items:
Blood sugar monitor, Lancing device, Insulin pump, Insulin pen, Medical bracelet, Glucose tablets, Log book, I.D. Card, Stickers, Carrying Case
American Girl would like you to know that they worked with a panel of doctors, nurses, dieticians, and other specialists from the renowned American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. The group of experts helped them ensure that all the items in the kit are accurate and appropriate for girls in their target audience. In addition, the American Girl product designer for the kit happens to have diabetes and was able to bring his own personal experience with diabetes to the development process.
The giveaway is simple. American Girl has provided one kit for me to give to one of you (thank you AG!). The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and (wait for it) Canada! The Rafflecopter app will choose two winners at random; the first name will receive the care kit and the second name will get a consolation prize, a signed copy of my book 'Life Is Short, Laundry is Eternal'.
Use the widget to enter. There are six ways to gather entries, some are 'worth' more than others and one can even be completed once a day for the life of the give away. Maximize your entires to give yourself the best chance of being chosen. Runs 1/7/16 12:00 am to 1/21/16 midnight est, good luck!!! Read my disclaimer for more details.
Kelly's Bionic Pancreas Trial
Episode 42 of my podcast is an hour long conversation with an RN and CDE who recently completed a six week bionic pancreas study at Massachusetts General Hospital.
I'm going to drag you blog readers into the podcast world one way or another, might as well come peacefully... :)
You can listen right hear in the blog post with this player or through iTunes. An hour may seem like a lot of time but you can listen while you do the laundry, do the dishes, grocery shop or while your are in the car.
More photos from Kelly's bionic pancreas trial are available here.
Next weeks episode is an hour with actor Victor Garber. Victor has been living with type 1 diabetes since he was 13 years old and he is about the most delightful person I've ever met. Subscribe today.
Juicebox Podcast: Bonus - Year end wrap-up and a sneak peak at 2016
Upcoming guests, a look back at 2015 and ideas for the future.
Scott talks into the microphone with Basal snoring in the background.
New season of the Juicebox Podcast begins January 5, 2016.
Victor Garber will be on the podcast January 15, 2016 to talk about his life with type 1 diabetes and his long acting career.
Thank you for a great first year... Subscribe today in iTunes - COMING SOON to the Google Play Store!
Not sure how to listen? Scott's four minute podcast tutorial is right here.
#A1cYaLater
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas...
from my family to yours...
With love,
Scott, Kelly, Cole, Arden, Indy and Basal