What is the #BigBlueTest? Diabetes, Exercise, Empowerment

http://BigBlueTest.org is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation: http://diabeteshandsfoundation.org

iPhone app: http://itun.es/us/E7WbI.i

Between Oct. 14 and Nov. 14, 2013 do the #BigBlueTest. Help yourself. Help others. Join the movement at http://bigbluetest.org

Each entry will be matched by a life-saving donation to help people with diabetes in need get insulin and other diabetes supplies they need to live.

Over 40,000 people have done the Big Blue Test since 2010. When you participate in the Big Blue Test, not only do you experience a 20% average drop in blood sugar, but a donation is made by the program sponsor to help others around the world with diabetes in need.

The Big Blue Test encourages people with diabetes to test their blood sugar, exercise for 14-20 minutes, test again and share their experience on BigBlueTest.org. For every test, people with diabetes in need receive life-saving supplies through Big Blue Test grants that are awarded to humanitarian diabetes charities in the US and around the world, made possible thanks to the program sponsor.

Director: Sean Ross
http://ethosphane.com/

** Music: “Umbrellas” by Keith Kenniff

Category: Nonprofits & Activism
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube


Live chat and mini-concert by Brett Ryan Stewart, a musician who lives with diabetes

June 8, 2012, musician Brett Ryan Stewart, who happens to have diabetes, participated in a live chat and offered a mini-concert to members of the TuDiabetes community.

Having songs appear on numerous soundtracks, including a recent feature on the hit Fox TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance”, this Nashville based Singer-Songwriter has a distinct indie/pop sound peppered with a southern influence which named him “…a talent worth watching!” by Performing Songwriter Magazine.

Stewart’s songs have also been featured by Heineken and Microsoft, and he held the #1 spot on Neil Young’s “Living With War Today” charts for over 3 months. Relix Magazine recently showcased him in their “On The Rise” section and featured one of his songs on their compilation CD, alongside Wilco.

Category: Music
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube


#BigBlueTest diabetes stories: Riding On Insulin

http://BigBlueTest.org is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation: http://diabeteshandsfoundation.org

Sean Busby and Mollie Busby run Riding On Insulin, skiing and snowboard camps for kids and teens with diabetes.

Sean compares diabetes to snowboarding, while Mollie reminds us of the importance of doing exercise regularly to help live better with diabetes.

Between October 15 and November 14, do the Big Blue Test. Help yourself. Help others: http://bigbluetest.org

** Music: “It’s there” by monophonicspace

** Big Blue Test Crew **
* Director, Camera, Edition: Sean Ross – http://ethosphane.com

Category: Sports
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube


#BigBlueTest diabetes stories: Mia and soccer

http://BigBlueTest.org is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation: http://diabeteshandsfoundation.org

Mia Smith was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 3 years old. Soccer helps her manage her diabetes and keep her blood sugar in control.

She invites kids and people around the world to do the Big Blue Test!

** Music: “Now That I’m Real (How Does It Feel?)” by Chad Valley

** Big Blue Test Crew **
* Director, Camera, Edition: Sean Ross – http://ethosphane.com
* Producers: Manny Hernandez, Andreina Davila
* Creative Director: Andreina Davila

Category: Sports
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube


#BigBlueTest diabetes stories: Terry walking the dog

http://BigBlueTest.org is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation: http://diabeteshandsfoundation.org

Terry Keelan was diagnosed with diabetes in 2002, when he was 47 years old. He started to exercise by walking his dogs, always seeing a drop in his blood sugars afterwards. Eventually he started training for a marathon and continues to see better control in his blood sugar.

He invites everyone to do the Big Blue Test: “Start small. Start walking the dog.”

Sign up for Big Blue Test updates at: http://www.bigbluetest.org/#email

Between October 15 and November 14, do the Big Blue Test. Help yourself. Help others: http://bigbluetest.org

** Music: “This I say” by Keith Kenniff

** Big Blue Test Crew **
* Director, Camera, Edition: Sean Ross – http://ethosphane.com
* Producers: Manny Hernandez, Andreina Davila
* Creative Director: Andreina Davila

Category: Sports
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube


TuDiabetes Video Chat with Chuck Eichten, author of The Book of Better

http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Better-Diabetes-Perfect/dp/0307720683/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338318605&sr=8-1

A chat with the author designer, illustrator of “The Book of Better. Life With Diabetes Can’t Be Be Perfect. Make It Better. Our review of the book: http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/book-review-the-book-of-better-by-chuck-eichten

Category: People & Blogs
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube


Mini-concert and video chat with Nikki Lang

http://www.nikkilang.com/
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/nikki-lang/id201981283

Nikki Lang @NikkiLangMusic is a young woman with a blossoming musical career, who has type 1 diabetes. May 11, 2012 she shared a few of her beautiful songs with the TuDiabetes.org community and then chatted with the community about how she manages diabetes AND a demanding career in the spotlight.

Category: Music
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube


TuDiabetes 5 yrs: give us $5 (or more if you can)

http://td5years.causevox.com
Five years ago this month, we started TuDiabetes because we saw a problem: too many people with diabetes were feeling isolated instead of benefiting from the shared experience they could have by connecting to other people with diabetes.

Today, Diabetes Hands Foundation’s vast networks allow members to find support locally and globally. We connect advocates, artists, dreamers and thinkers so that all of us may live a more expansive life with diabetes.

On our fifth birthday, please help us keep going strong in our mission to improve the lives of people living with diabetes worldwide.

Category: Nonprofits & Activism
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TuDiabetes Weekly Update w/Emily Coles: 03-16-12

http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/red-meat-baddddddd http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/airport-security-and-full-body-scans http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/phsycologist-or-ne-dr http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/topics/endo-and-pa-issues http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/world-of-warcraft-players http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/honeymooning-type-1-diabetics

Category: Nonprofits & Activism
Uploaded by: Diabetes Hands Foundation
Hosted: youtube