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My Dad, the ‘OG’ of T1D Dads
Life & Family / Perspectives Posted on: June 16, 2025July 23, 2025

My Dad, the ‘OG’ of T1D Dads

A Father’s Day Tribute — A Year Without My Dad

It’s been about a year since my dad passed away. He died peacefully in the same hospital where I was born — in Atlantic City, NJ.

As …

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“No, You Can’t Catch Diabetes From a Hug”
Education / Humor / Perspectives Posted on: June 9, 2025July 23, 2025

“No, You Can’t Catch Diabetes From a Hug”

A Public Service Story Featuring Confused Uncles, Misinformed Gym Buddies, and Science 

It started like many things do—with a family barbecue, an overcooked hot dog, and my Uncle Ron asking if he needed to use separate …

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Words Matter: Why I’m Letting My Son Decide If He’s “Diabetic”
Humor / Life & Family / Perspectives Posted on: June 9, 2025July 23, 2025

Words Matter: Why I’m Letting My Son Decide If He’s “Diabetic”

When Owen is ready, there’s something important I want him to know—something I still wrestle with myself. The word “diabetic” gets used a lot. Some say it casually, others with concern or care, and many without much …

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Race Report: Capital Backyard Ultra 
Exercise & Running Updates / Humor Posted on: June 7, 2025July 23, 2025

Race Report: Capital Backyard Ultra 

(…or, How I Packed Everything but the Kitchen Sink—wait, no, I packed that too.) 

Last week, I wrote a race preview for a race I planned to run over Memorial Day. This is my entry after the race.  …

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Brian Foster is navigating T1D from all angles — personal, professional, & parental. He believes in evidence-based care, compassionate support, & the life-saving powers of CGMs and coffee.

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