by pgunalan | May 28, 2026 | T1D Stories, Interviews
She saw it coming closer on social media and the TV News, she heard the howling winds, but she couldn’t imagine that it could reach all the way to her house. So many previous fires had stayed in the foothills and not ventured into the neighborhoods of Altadena, CA. But as a T1D of 61 years, Dorothy Noe smelled, and then saw, the approaching danger. Over a period of hours on January 7 and 8, 2025, she and her husband had to take action. When she evacuated her house that dark, early morning, she never imagined that she’d never return.
by pgunalan | May 24, 2026 | Events, Hospital/Emergency Preparedness
A wellness lunch series from AARP highlighting seniors with diabetes.
What happens to your health management when the power goes out, an earthquake hits, or your luggage goes missing? For anyone living with a medical condition, preparation is a survival strategy. Watch to learn how to build a reliable emergency plan.
by pgunalan | May 22, 2026 | Events
Join Dr. George Birchfield and advance care planning specialist Hilary Walker of Known Wishes to learn how planning ahead lets you stay in charge of all your care — including your diabetes — during an emergency, a hospital stay, or at end of life. You’ll walk away with practical tools to make sure your wishes are known, documented, and honored.
by pgunalan | May 8, 2026 | Events
Whether you’re a longtime athlete, easing back into movement, or wondering how exercise needs shift as you age with T1D, this talk is for anyone who wants to keep moving — and keep their blood sugars steady — through every stage of life.
by pgunalan | May 7, 2026 | Events
Whether you’re preparing for a procedure, recovering from one, or navigating steroids for another medical reason, this talk will cover what to expect before, during, and after — and how to adjust your T1D management accordingly.