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Diabetes & Me

June 24, 2020
diabetes, type 1 diabetes, diabetic, living with diabetes
By Gloria Ferreira In March of 2016, I started to develop symptoms that are typical of someone with type 1 diabetes: increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unintended weight loss, mood swings, fatigue and weakness, and blurred vision. The symptoms presented themselves slowly. I recall my first symptom was excessive... More ›

Brave in the Face of Adversity

June 19, 2020
member story, Epilepsy, Living with Epilepsy
According to the Epilepsy Foundation , 3.4 million people in the United States live with epilepsy. 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. And 1 in 3 people with epilepsy live with uncontrollable seizures because there is no available treatment that works for... More ›

I'mere the Lovable

June 19, 2020
Hemoglobinemia E, bleeding order
Meet I’mere – an active, friendly and totally lovable five-year-old. Like other boys his age, he loves going to the park, eating spaghetti and fruit, and visiting Disneyland. Nothing stops I’mere from playing an energetic game of hide and seek or enjoying his Sonic toys, not even the seizures he... More ›

Four Ways To Be Your Own Health Care Advocate

June 10, 2020
Health Care Advocate
The demands of managing a chronic medical condition such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy, or heart disease can feel overwhelming. Trying to keep track of every detail while simultaneously advocating for your health is time consuming and stressful. Truth be told, just scheduling doctor’s appointments, especially when newly diagnosed, is... More ›

Make a Pact to A.C.T. for Asthma and Allergies

May 26, 2020
AAFA, KFA, Pact to A.C.T., Asthma, Allergies, food allergy
MedicAlert Foundation and Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), and Kids With Food Allergies (KFA ) have teamed up to raise awareness of asthma and anaphylaxis. Our first commitment is to make a Pact to A.C.T - a proactive approach to help you manage... More ›

Asthma and Allergy: Protecting Yourself During COVID-19

May 20, 2020
AAFA, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, covid-19, LIVE Healthy Hour
It’s allergy season again, and this year some experts are predicting the worst seasonal allergy conditions in years. To add more stress, the coronavirus pandemic is upon us – and sometimes it’s hard to know if your symptoms are allergies, asthma, or COVID-19. People living with allergies and asthma need... More ›

COVID-19: Coping Strategies for the Autism Community

May 14, 2020
Coping Strategies, autism community, VMRC
The global coronavirus pandemic has upended everyone’s lives. Socially, emotionally, financially – and often in ways we don’t expect. For the autism community, the changes wrought by COVID-19 are acute. Life during coronavirus is anything but routine – and routine is something that families living with autism count on to... More ›

Diabetes During a Pandemic: Sheltering in Place with Larkin Clark

May 11, 2020
Larkin Clark, member, covid-19, type 1 diabetes, diabetic, type 1 diabetic, diabetes
Meet longtime MedicAlert member Larkin Clark , an accomplished writer, photographer, filmmaker, and avid traveler who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 26 years. Unlike type 2 diabetes — which is more common and can often be controlled or reversed with diet, exercise, and/or medication —... More ›

Living Courageously with Congenital Heart Disease

May 6, 2020
member story, CHD, Congenital Heart Disease
Meet Jessica - a MedicAlert member for 15 years, living courageously with congenital heart disease (CHD). On a daily basis, Jessica manages multiple heart defects such as Tetralogy of Fallout (ToF), which is a cardiac anomaly that’s a combination of four related heart defects: ventricular septal defect (VSD), overriding aorta,... More ›

MedicAlert LIVE Healthy Hour - COVID19 Q & A with Dr. David Shulkin

April 7, 2020
COVID19, Coronavirus, MedicAlert, Support
Last week we held our first ever MedicAlert LIVE Healthy Hour – a live session answering many of your questions about the coronavirus. Our special guest, the Honorable Dr. David Shulkin, offered deep insights and practical advice for living during these challenging times. If you missed it, you can check... More ›