Tag Archives: World Diabetes Day

Happy World Diabetes Day to All You WILD Warriors for Wellness!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Mari Ruddy

I woke up all excited, knowing today is World Diabetes Day! I started jumping around, happy that diabetes activism has reached new and awesome levels. I did my third Red Rider Hangout with the amazing type 2 Red Rider Terena … Continue reading →

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Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? Today is your day to BE ALERTED!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Mari Ruddy

The American Diabetes Association and many other diabetes organizations have declared the 4th Tuesday of March of every year to be Diabetes Alert Day. This year, that’s today. And what exactly does that mean and what could you or should … Continue reading →

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Flash Mobs for World Diabetes Day

Posted on November 20, 2011 by heatherl

Monday was World Diabetes Day and people all over the world busted a move to get the word out that it’s time to beat diabetes. In Brussels: To see several more awesome video clips of diabetes flash mobs

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Get Active for You and for Others

Posted on November 10, 2011 by heatherl

I have moments when diabetes advocacy feels uncomfortably selfish. But then I am reminded that not everyone with diabetes is on a quest for better high-tech gear or a cure. There are people who need our help to get the … Continue reading →

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Team WILD is celebrating Diabetes Awareness Month in WILD style

Posted on November 6, 2011 by heatherl

Members of Team WILD: We Inspire Life with Diabetes are celebrating this month in all sorts of active ways. Whether you are Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 (a supporter of someone living with diabetes), Mari is here with … Continue reading →

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Blue Fridays Raise Awareness

Posted on October 30, 2011 by heatherl

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day is November 14 (insulin co-discoverer Dr. Banting’s birthday). Team WILD is participating in efforts to raise awareness in all sorts of ways. We have already told you about the WDD Postcard … Continue reading →

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Big Blue Test

Posted on October 23, 2011 by heatherl

The diabetes hands foundation is hosting the Big Blue Test again this year and Team WILD: We Inspire Life with Diabetes is joining in. Last year, the 2010 video got more than 120,000 views, raising $75,000 for Life for a … Continue reading →

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WDD Postcard Exchange

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Lee Ann Thill at The Butter Compartment is hosting a postcard exchange for World Diabetes Day – November 14. You can get more details and sign up HERE. Lee Ann made a great tutorial to get you started making your … Continue reading →

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