Gipper Monson gives us a behind-the-scenes look at events sponsored by Sanofi US Diabetes during their recent trip to Florida for the 2012 NBA All-Star Jam Session. The activities were in support of the Dribble to Stop Diabetes partnership with the NBA, WNBA, NBA D-League and the American Diabetes Association.

A1C Champion JoAnn Henderson-Collins was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 31 and learned the importance of healthy eating and exercise. She now inspires her family and plenty of others around the country to live healthier lifestyles.

One of the early creators of Sanofi US’ A1C Champions program, Susan Harris, joins Laura K. to talk about the program, how it got started and how people living with diabetes and those around them can take advantage of it.

They’re breaking out the king cake and preparing the floats – it’s Mardi Gras! No matter how you’re commemorating Fat Tuesday this year – in New Orleans or in your own hometown – you won’t want to miss our fun facts on the holiday and practical tips for enjoying it.

The diabetes community is developing advocacy efforts, products and services from within and it’s doing so in new and different ways that all give back to the diabetes community.

Today, members of the diabetes online community (DOC) share a Valentine’s Day card to lend their thoughts on how they’re spending their day, who they would send a card to, how to avoid being overwhelmed by chocolate, and more!

In honor of Valentine’s Day, five Sanofi US employees tell us what they love most about working in the field of diabetes. Their messages have become our virtual Valentine’s Day cards to you this year.

In the second part of our conversation with diabetes blogger Michael Hoskins and his mother, Judi, we focus on what it was like to raise a son with diabetes, how much support networks have changed and how important the diabetes online community (DOC) is in Michael’s life.

In the first of two posts, Judi Hoskins, mother of popular diabetes blogger Michael Hoskins, talks about how much diabetes care has changed in her 53 years with the disease and how she has paved her own path during that time. It’s an inspiring story.

Are you ready for some football? The big game is set for Sunday and that means one of the biggest snacking days of the year. See how we put healthier spins on some yummy favorites you can put out at (or bring to) your gameday party.