We all remember our diagnosis.  Francesca Fretta will surely remember hers.

Author Michael Crichton has died.  Here's his prologue from Jurassic Park, as recited by another fine American, Charlton Heston. 

Also, you may be interested in his thought provoking essay concerning the ill-effects of patents on the use of human genes, particularly with regard to treatment of diseases.

This has been in my head all day.

From the "You call this NEWS??" department comes word that the treatment of diabetes is expensive.   Who knew?  

What has seven fingers and 27,000 pieces of mail? 

Check out the story of fellow diabetic Craig Parker, who could probably benefit from some OC blood sugar management tips. 

With the World Champion Boston Celtics already back in training at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, guard Ray Allen has more than just a title defense on his mind.  You may recall that Allen's son, Walker, was diagnosed with diabetes during the NBA Finals earlier this year. 

Here's what Allen and his wife, Shannon, had to say about dealing with an NBA championship, controlling Walker's blood sugar, and raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  (You may need to scoll down a little on the page.)

Ochre Court at (my alma mater) Salve Regina University. The Celtics training camp is just across the street. This building was used in the opening scene of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film, True Lies.