"If you looked at my fingers, you would not see any scabs, scars, or calluses. The parts I use to play my guitar look a lot worse!" —Michele Cordell, RD, CDE, Camarillo, Calif.
Your story "served as a vivid reminder of what life is like in the 'real world' and of the many demands made on people who are managing diabetes." —Eugene Gaeta, PhD, Manasquan, N.J.
"After 31 years of diabetes, my fingers look nothing like [your April cover]. Scars, scabs, fresh pricks—that is what a diabetic's finger looks like." —Jean Ashmore, Greenville, S.C.
"Without the pump—and without 46 years of my wife's great meals—I wouldn't have been able to celebrate my 70th birthday." —Charles E. Cabibi, Jr., Metairie, La.
"I applaud Randy Jackson for using his popularity to help remove roadblocks for people trying to manage type 2 diabetes." —Barbara Johnson, Chanassen, Minn.
"I recently commented to my husband that I wondered if there were any diabetic marathoners. I would love to know how to tackle this challenge." —Dena L., Houston
“The first Forecast I looked at was primarily for medical professionals. Today I find the magazine very interesting and informative for me, too.” Carl Weinert
“I recently started on insulin, and before I did, I had the same fears most people with type 2 seem to have about it. I couldn’t have been more mistaken! Insulin gives me far more precise control than oral meds ever did.”Marte Brengle
Applause for wonder dogs and daily exercise; self-monitoring success; noting Forecast's new look; upping the weight loss ante; deciphering the cereal box; traveling with insulin
Weight loss surgery success; diabetes care in school; understanding Actos and heart failure; the downside of eating like a kid; cheers and jeers for continuous glucose monitors
Wishing for Exubera; praise (and criticism) for Chris Matthews; waking up to sleep apnea; making the case for meat and dairy; a vote for stem cell research; how to get a continuous glucose monitor
