The CWDaily

Moms can calculate a carb count from 50 feet away, pull glucose tabs and juice boxes of out thin air when needed, and keep both kids with and without diabetes afloat with what looks like ease … but we know that parents do best when they’re bolstered by their peers.  And here at CWD, we’re […]

We’re now several months into this COVID-19 experience, and people have had varying responses, experiences, fears, and triumphs.  Managing diabetes can be a challenge on the average day, and adding concerns about a global pandemic can send things into a tailspin. But take heart – there are thousands of families affected by diabetes who are […]

With COVID-19 changing the way we connect and learn from our community, there are a number of virtual events taking place in the coming days.  Here’s a snapshot of some events that may be of interest, including some from our own CWD team: The Month of May: Spread Out the 5k! Children with Diabetes is […]

Good morning, CWD friends.  We are proud that our Friends for Life conference is internationally recognized, globally attended, and supported by staff and faculty who are on this diabetes journey together. And while our mission remains unchanged, our ways of connecting with one another in 2020 are being modified for safety because of the COVID-19 […]

With COVID-19 dominating the headlines these last few weeks, and most likely for several weeks to come, we’re hearing about those who are on the frontlines of this health crisis. The nurses and doctors, the first responders, and the folks who are working in essential jobs to make sure that our health and well-being is […]

The team at Novo Nordisk has created a program to help people access insulin during the pandemic.  According to the press release, “People with diabetes using Novo Nordisk Inc. insulin who have lost health insurance coverage because of a change in job status due to the COVID-19 pandemic may now be eligible for enrollment in […]

Lilly is allowing anyone with commercial insurance, and without insurance at all, to fill their monthly prescription of Lilly insulin for $35, according to a press release issued on April 7, 2020. This new program, called the Lilly Insulin Value Program, is in response to the crisis caused by COVID-19. “Too many people in the […]

Now, more than ever, it’s important to stay connected with your community, and with the constantly-changing health situation in the world right now, we’re doing our best as a organization to be nimble and responsive. Which is why, during these times when we can’t get together in person, we’ll connect via our own little fireside […]

Making the decision to cancel our Indianapolis in-person event was important for the health of our community because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but cancelling an event?  Leaving our community without support?  That’s not our style. Which is why our CWD team proudly brought the diabetes community together for a day of education, inspiration, and community […]

“Hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.” (Source: CDC) Need a refresher on how to properly wash your hands? Did you know that you should be washing your hands with warm water and […]