The Big Blue Test is almost here! On November 14th, at 2:00 pm (local time).Click here to find out more about the Big Blue Test and the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
Here's something you can do right now to, not only help spread awareness, but to give life-saving insulin to children in need. Just watch the following video. That's it. Simple, right?! It will take a mere minute and 49 seconds of your time but will give a child with diabetes a week supply of insulin!
Then, spread the word by telling your friends and family to do the same. Post it on facebook. Tweet about it on twitter. Email the link to everyone you know. Let's see how many views we can help make happen between now and November 14th...
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
What Did You SAE?
November 1st. It's just the beginning of Diabetes Awareness Month! Around here, we're going to lay out some facts and SAE It Loud! (Thanks Sarah, aka: Sugabetic, for rallying the troops!)
The idea here, is to SUPPORT, ADVOCATE, and EDUCATE about diabetes...to bring to light the facts on this, too often, misunderstood disease.
There are so many great things happening this month! Here are just a few:
- SAE It Loud day...cruise around the blogosphere and give some comment love to fellow D-bloggers. Here's a list of participating blogs from Sarah...
- JDRF Walk at Dodgers Stadium on Sunday, November 7th. C is captain of her first team and we're excited!
- November 9th is D-Blog Day. Topic: what 6 things do you want people to know about diabetes? Check in with your diabetes' BFF, Gina to learn more!
- November 14th is World Diabetes Day...yes, world! This is the day to drench ourselves in blue and "bring diabetes to light" around the globe.
- The Big Blue Test will be happening on November 14th as part of World Diabetes Day.
- and so many more things that will unfold this month!
However, in between, and long after November, life with diabetes will continue. Every day. Counting carbs before every meal. Finger sticking multiple times a day. The monstrous fear of complications. I guess it's our motivation then, to raise awareness...and SAE It Loud!
Friday, November 13, 2009
The BIG Blue Test
The BIG Blue Test is almost here!!! And, in case you don't know what that means, I thought I'd give a rundown. However, I can't say it any better than this guy...Manny Hernandez (founder of TuDiabetes, a diabetes online community). I borrowed the following from him. And I know he doesn't mind...Let's do this thing!
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. On that day, at 14:00 hours (local time), thousands of people with diabetes will test their blood sugar, do 14 minutes of exercise, test again and share their results on TuDiabetes or on Twitter.
The event is called The Big Blue Test because blue is the color associated with World Diabetes Day. It is based on a test-in activity that took place July 14, where more than a thousand people with diabetes tested their blood sugar at the same time and shared their results online. This time, the activity incorporates 14 minutes of physical activity to reinforce the importance of exercise.
Participating in this event to raise diabetes awareness on November 14 is easy:
1. At 2 pm (your local time), test your blood sugar.
2. Run, jog, walk the dog or do anything you’d normally do as part of your exercise routine for 14 minutes.
3. Test your blood sugar again.
4. If you are a member of TuDiabetes click on the home page banner and share your readings and what exercise you did between them. If you have a camera, you can also add a photo of your reading(s) or you exercising.
5. If you have a Twitter account, post your readings on Twitter (use the #bigblue hashtag) and link back to: http://bigbluetest.org.
We hope to see most readings posted at 14 hours (2 pm) local time, on November 14. If you are early or late, it’s OK.
What really matters is that you test your blood sugar often and that you exercise regularly. If you don’t have diabetes, you can still take The Big Blue Test. Regardless, tell others to test, exercise and share on November 14.
IMPORTANT:
If due to disability or medical advice you cannot exercise, naturally we don't expect you to do anything that will put you or your health at risk. We'd love you to participate entering your blood sugar readings.
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. On that day, at 14:00 hours (local time), thousands of people with diabetes will test their blood sugar, do 14 minutes of exercise, test again and share their results on TuDiabetes or on Twitter.
The event is called The Big Blue Test because blue is the color associated with World Diabetes Day. It is based on a test-in activity that took place July 14, where more than a thousand people with diabetes tested their blood sugar at the same time and shared their results online. This time, the activity incorporates 14 minutes of physical activity to reinforce the importance of exercise.
Participating in this event to raise diabetes awareness on November 14 is easy:
1. At 2 pm (your local time), test your blood sugar.
2. Run, jog, walk the dog or do anything you’d normally do as part of your exercise routine for 14 minutes.
3. Test your blood sugar again.
4. If you are a member of TuDiabetes click on the home page banner and share your readings and what exercise you did between them. If you have a camera, you can also add a photo of your reading(s) or you exercising.
5. If you have a Twitter account, post your readings on Twitter (use the #bigblue hashtag) and link back to: http://bigbluetest.org.
We hope to see most readings posted at 14 hours (2 pm) local time, on November 14. If you are early or late, it’s OK.
What really matters is that you test your blood sugar often and that you exercise regularly. If you don’t have diabetes, you can still take The Big Blue Test. Regardless, tell others to test, exercise and share on November 14.
IMPORTANT:
If due to disability or medical advice you cannot exercise, naturally we don't expect you to do anything that will put you or your health at risk. We'd love you to participate entering your blood sugar readings.
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