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Race Preview: Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival
Exercise & Running Updates / Humor Posted on: June 20, 2025July 23, 2025

Race Preview: Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival

TrailFest is going to be a Fun Fest

Another day, another race to run. 

This weekend, instead of attending the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions, I’ll be out on the trails at the Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival in Pottstown, PA. (I …

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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 this Father’s Day …

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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 utensils so he …

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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 thought. But language …

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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.  

So I ran …

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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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