I’m Kerri Sparling and I’ve been a writer for over 20 years. While I’m best known for my work as a patient storyteller, I’ve branched out from my busted pancreas, currently seeking representation for my first novel while chasing down the finish line for my second novel.

From 2005 – 2019, I wrote one of the most widely-read diabetes patient blogs on the web at SixUntilMe.com. While the blog has been archived and consolidated into Six Until Me: Essays from a life with diabetes, I’ve continued as a storyteller in the diabetes community through articles, essays, and speaking at events.

I once wrote a book about a cat who really makes something of herself (Loopy Makes a Sweater). I also wrote a diabetes poetry book called Rage Bolus & Other Poems. My first book, Balancing Diabetes, was released in 2014.

Since 2005, I’ve given over 300 talks in the healthcare space, offering context and insight on the patient experience. (I talk really fast. Speed plus clarity. It’s fun.) I still do events, when time allows, so if you’d like to connect about an event, please email me at kerri (at) kerrisparling (dot) com.

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I believe firmly in iced coffee as an all-year-round drink. I loathe jeans. I respect genes. Group chats break my brain. Best shows I’ve seen in the last two years were Muse, Elbow, and Fontaines D.C. My to-be-read pile is overwhelming and joyous in equal measures. I’ve defeated every version of Ganon available. I’ve never been on the PTO but I’ve been the room parent plenty of times. Here are some Infrequently Asked Questions and their answers.

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Tell your cat I said pspspsp.