10/4/08 Golden State Diabetes Network, La Jolla, CA
This past weekend was an incredible connect with fellow CA diabetes educators. After an stellar conference on glucose sensors in sunny San Diego, we had a fun dinner w/comedy event. It was my comic diabetes debut. Special gratitude for Kim Higgins and Debra Norman for organizing this and for the support of DexCom and Animas One Touch Ping. I'm tired of all the reps who come to our diabetes center and say "What do you need?" and you tell them sponsorship, and they rarely step up to the plate. I digress. 
Here's a little photo of my stand-up routine. I meant to record it, but realized half way through that I forgot. Low estrogen strikes again. Hit bits: nurses don't give a rats behind about carbs, explaining the credentialing process to becoming a d'titian, and pimp my pancreas.
It was a bit risque'. Good thing this is tolerantville. Nice audience! The Golden State Diabetes Network ROCKS. The majority of chapter leaders attended; several of us laughed into the wee hours of the morning. Who knew diabetes policy could be so exciting? Our deepest gratitude and respect go out to Kim, Marilyn and Lisa, 3 of our CDEs with type 1. The rest of us were humbled by their enlightening experiences. We really don't have a clue. 
Kim Higgins was awarded as the golden educator, or something of equivalent highest regards, and well-deserved. Chesney's doing the official cloaking and Debra precides over the ceremony.
Next year, Monterey, 10/09 (any CA-
AADE members, plan to come to our 2nd annual statewide meeting!)
Villa Miani
What an interesting twist of destiny from entering Inspired by Diabetes on a whim at the last minute to going to the city I nearly moved to just before getting a job in diabetes education. It was 10 years ago that it I cashed in my retirement to move to Rome rather than stay in the field of home health. Then Onnette McElroy (hi honey) convinced me to apply for her job so she could retire. I put my money back into stocks. And you know that ending. While we are on the subject... we are in big trouble if the country is in a depression. We know where that leads. To more diabetes.
To rubbing elbows with leaders from International Diabetes Federation, European Association and Eli Lilly, wearing a dress that shows off my vitamin D defeciency (hint: hump). All because of Peggy from Pin the Pancreas on the Piggy. If only pharma regs could have paid for the trip!
walks in search of shade from that stiffling heat. And to speak a little della bella lingua che e' molto diverso e un piacere di parlare. This was Cammie's first trip. It was fun to yell "CAM-IL-LA" down the street and no one thought it odd. God I miss Rome. (Villa Miani, where the award ceremony was held, is to the left of the radio tower on the horizon.)8/8/8 American Association of Diabetes Educator Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. (again)
This was another fun conference, only this time, international. Here is our President, Amparo Gonzales, with the Presdent of Australian Diabetes Educators, and the Pres of Spain. I did have their names written down...somewhere. How awkward.
of the Year, Janiz Roszler. She's amazing.
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memorable AADE. It was the first timeI gave a lecture at conference (standing room only!), my election to the Board was announced, and I avoided the temptation to load up a Cialis bag with take out diabetes educator stuff (helpful, yes - but not worth a torn rotator cuff).
Sears Restaraunt, San Francisco, CA
3/15/08 SFBAADE (San Francisco chapter of AADE) planning retreat at Point Bonita.
Marlene Bedrich (Pres. Elect), Catherine Dorey (Treasurer), Kathy Love (Pres.) and Lynne Lyons (member) during a morning walk. Glorious views!
So as you can see, there has been a lot of diabetes educator activity. At this rate of blogging, I'll see you next summer! In the meantime, tune into the real bloggers!
