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Spring is here, and we all know what that means—beach season. It’s about that time where we spend extra hours in the gym to look extra trim poolside. The only problem is diabetes doesn’t really [...]

I’ve had T1D for over 20 years (!!), but ever since my 21st birthday it’s made some of my decisions difficult. College is the time for fun, independence, and drinking…once you hit the appropriate [...]

When I was in college, I always wanted to travel the world. Different cultures fascinated me, and no one could hold me back from learning more about them. During my junior year, I decided I was [...]

It’s a new year filled with new goals, new expectations, and new levels of growing into your very best you. Every year we set a list of goals or resolutions we intend to follow. But let’s be [...]

The holiday season is a time to be with family and put work and school on a temporary standstill. Gifts are given, meals are shared, and quality time is spent. It’s a wonderful time of year. [...]

Thanksgiving is the time of year when we reflect on our good fortune. Some things automatically make the top of the list, like family and friends. But some things require a little more soul [...]

Halloween is my favorite time of year. I love horror movies, playing dress up, and the overall feeling in the air. I’ve always been creative with my costumes. In fact, my husband and I came up [...]

Growing up, I was an athlete. I dabbled in swimming and basketball, but softball was my sport of choice. From tee-ball age, I was destined to be a first basemen that occupied the third batter [...]

Bullying is an ongoing issue, even in today’s more emotionally understanding world. Kids can be cruel. I could never understand what benefit comes from maliciously picking on someone for being [...]

“Jessie Dax, gather your things and please come to the principal’s office.” The class stared at me. Some jeered, some had wide eyes, and some snickered under their breath. I was a quiet kid and [...]