Yep, even in these hot “dog days of summer,” those test strip strays… they’re everywhere!

Thanks as always to the talented Jon Carter, who’s been drawing for us here at the ‘Mine for some time now. You can check out the more of his work over at CARTerTOONS.

Be sure to follow more of our D-humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Another Day at the Office?

Published June 23, 2019

We’re moving toward the dog days of summer and ICYMI we just marked National Take Your Dog to Work Day. So of course, we in the D-Community are making due with what we have…

Thanks as always to the talented Jon Carter, who’s been drawing for us here at the ‘Mine for some time now. You can check out the more of his work over at CARTerTOONS.

Be sure to follow more of our D-humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Happy Dad’s Day!

Published June 16, 2019

Kids are so thoughtful, aren’t they?

Thanks to Jerry King, one of the most published and prolific cartoonists in America, creating over 200 cartoons each month for websites, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, etc., worldwide.

Wishing all the D-dads and dads of CWDs a wonderful Father’s Day!

Be sure to follow more of our D-humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Doin’ Diabetes Like Drake

Published June 9, 2019

When we start talking blood sugars, you just never know…

Thanks to Canadian D-peep friend Kayla O’Connell, who’s known in our community for many clever Diabetes Memes. Be sure to follow more of our D-humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Where There’s Smoke…?

Published June 2, 2019

You never know what our D-device alerts and alarms may mean to those without diabetes…

Thanks once again to the very talented career cartoonist Jerry King. Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Diabetes Scribes of Yesteryear

Published May 26, 2019

Diabetes logging apps are everywhere nowadays. Consider yourself lucky, compared to the “bad old days”!

Thanks to the multi-talented Terry Keelan for continuing his “If Diabetics Ran the World” series.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Diabetes, Game of Thrones Style?

Published May 19, 2019

Obsessed with the Game of Thrones final season that finishes up (tonight) May 19? Maybe even to the point of seeing GoT characters in your own D-world…?

Thanks as always to the talented Jon Carter, who’s been drawing for us here at the ‘Mine for some years now. You can check out the more of his work over at CARTerTOONS.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Meter Memories (on Mother’s Day)

Published May 12, 2019

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! In the spirit of celebrating moms, we’re riffing on the ever-popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother…

Thanks again to cartoonist and fellow type 1 blogger Meredith Pack, a graphic designer in Louisville, KY, who created this illustration for us some years back when the TV show aired its final season.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Avengers Diabetes Assemble (!)

Published May 5, 2019

OK, the Avengers: Endgame film has hit the big screen and it’s the talk of the town. What if… there was something special just for us in the pancreatically-challenged universe?

Thanks as always to longtime cartoonist Jerry King, who has drawn for hundreds of newspapers and magazines across the world. Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Monopoly Board Rejects

Published April 28, 2019

If we’re gonna play games, let’s do it right…

Remember that when you pass Go, you need to “Test and Not Guess”… ha! As always, thanks to fellow type 1 PWD Terry Keelan in California, who’s continuing his popular “If Diabetics Ran The World” cartoon series that never fails to bring a smile.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


A Diabetes Easter Bunny?

Published April 21, 2019

Oh diabetes, must you meddle in every holiday?

Thanks again to talented illustrator Brad Slaight, a fellow type 1 PWD who’s also a professional actor and comedian, well-known in the D-Community for his work at the Diabetes Hero Squad.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Diabetes and Taxes?

Published April 14, 2019

Ah, the tax deadline is here once again, and some of us feel like preparing our taxes can be as grueling as those highs or lows we feel, right…?!

Thanks to our regular ‘Mine cartoonist Jerry King, who’s had his work featured in hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and publications across the globe.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.

Call Center Blues

Published April 7, 2019


All that time spent on hold during diabetes-related calls can really play tricks on your mind…

Thanks to Jon Carter, a freelance cartoonist for more than 20 years who’s drawn for numerous newspapers, print and online publications and corporate clients.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


When You’re Hungry and Low…

Published March 31, 2019

There’s no satiating our hunger when those low blood sugars creep in…

Thanks to Canadian D-peep friend Kayla O’Connell, who’s known in our community for her many clever Diabetes Memes.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


‘Alexa, Do My Diabetes’

Published March 24, 2019

Spring cleaning… or outsourcing our diabetes tasks?

Thanks as always to the talented Jon Carter, who’s been drawing for us here at the ‘Mine for some years now. You can check out the more of his work over at CARTerTOONS.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC.


Luck of the PWD!

Published March 17, 2019

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve got Irish luck on the mind…

HAPPY ST. PADDY’S DAY, Diabetes Community! We sure hope there’s a little D-luck coming your way! And thanks to our regular illustrator Jon Carter, a freelance cartoonist who’s drawn for numerous newspapers, print and online publications and corporate clients.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Gaining Daylight, Glucose Style!

Published March 10, 2019

As our clocks “spring forward,” let’s hope our devices don’t take Daylight Savings too literally…

Thanks to our regular contributor Jerry King, an accomplished cartoonist who creates more than 200 illustrations each month for websites, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, etc., worldwide!

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Telemarketing Blood Sugar Control?

Published March 3, 2019

Stand up, sit down… hey, who’s on the phone?

Now that’s some crafty BG control there!

Thanks to our regular contributor Jerry King, an accomplished cartoonist who creates more than 200 illustrations each month for websites, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, etc., worldwide!

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Calculate This!

Published Feb. 24, 2019

Oh, diabetes math…

Thanks to Gareth Morgan, a fellow type 1 in England and biomedical researcher-turned-illustrator who lends us his artistic talents regularly here at the ‘Mine. Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Dang It!

Published Feb. 17, 2019

It never fails to happen at the worst possible time, right…?!

Thanks to Canadian D-peep Kayla O’Connell, known in our online community for many clever creations at her Type 1 Memes site. We’re happy to feature her work regularly here at the ‘Mine!

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Diabetes Award Season, Here Again!

Published Feb. 10, 2019

With the Grammies and Oscars capturing conversation these days, it’s no wonder our Diabetes Community has our own version of the fun…

Thanks to the creative Brad Slaight, who’s been offering us some of his cartooning talent that he shares on the Diabetes Hero Squad.

Speaking of the Oscars, don’t forget to send in your nominations for our annual Diabetes Oscars that are currently open and will be announced later in February! And make sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Polar Freeze Diabetes Solutions

Published Feb. 3, 2019

When winter temperatures plunge, we PWDs (people with diabetes) face ever new challenges. And Necessity is the Mother of Invention, of course…

Thanks to the talented Terry Keelan, a type 1 in southern California who’s continuing his “If Diabetics Ran The World” series of cartoons. Always appreciated, Terry!

Make sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Winter Diabetes Fun

Published Jan. 27, 2019

We do what we can to get through the colder, snowy winter months…

Thanks as always to the talented Jon Carter, who’s been drawing for us here at the ‘Mine for some time now. You can check out the more of his work over at CARTerTOONS.

Make sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


If Yogi Bear Had Diabetes…?

Published Jan. 20, 2018

Even swiping treats can take on a new meaning when it comes to living with diabetes…

Thanks again to the talented Jerry King, a regular cartoonist here at the ‘Mine. He’s a worldwide drawing talent creating more than 200 cartoons each month for websites, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, and more.

Make sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


A Matter of Perspective

Published Jan. 13, 2019

So many diabetes supplies, they can all blend together. Or….?

Thanks to the artistic Gareth Morgan, a fellow type 1 in England and biomedical researcher-turned-illustrator who’s now a regular here at the ‘Mine.

Make sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC


Getting Real on Diabetes Resolutions

Published Jan. 6, 2019

Here are we are, in a new year with all kinds of lofty resolutions in mind… but let’s be realistic, shall we?

Now we’re talking! Thanks to the awesome Brad Slaight, a fellow type 1 in California who is not only a talented illustrator and cartoonist but also a professional actor known in the diabetes community by his alter ego, Meter Boy of the Diabetes Hero Squad.

Be sure to follow our additional D-related cartoons and humor on social media using hashtags: #diabetesmine #diabeteshumor #SundayFunnies #SundayFunny #DOC

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