This is written by Mike Larson from Wisconsin—just a perfect story on so many levels. Those who know me well know why autism is as real in our lives as diabetes. This is my son Jon with his prom date Maddie. He is a junior and he has autism. About a month ago, Maddie, a […]
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I Ask You……Where Are They Now????
September 26th, 1992 seems like a long time ago. Well I guess to many it is a long time ago. This is the day Kaitlyn was diagnosed. Being active happened fairly quickly. It was hard to believe how many people were around us so quickly. We were part of each other’s lives for such a […]
There may be other scholarships out there but none to this extent. Please share this anywhere AND EVERYWHERE you can so all High School Seniors know that it exists. THE DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING. FROM THEIR SITE: The Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program is available to incoming freshmen seeking a higher education at an accredited […]
I think I know when it started, but if I am incorrect I’m sure one of my readers will jump in and correct me. I credit Dr. Francine Kaufman who is a world leader in diabetes and she is one of the most incredible woman I have met in my twenty year diabetes journey. I could […]
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When a Son Becomes a Man
My oldest son is twenty-six today. Happy Birthday T.J. This day is different from any other birthday because it is the last birthday that he will be our single-son. At this time next year he will be married and that means something significant. I cannot write that he will no longer be our son because […]
I always enjoy reading various posts in the Diabetes Online Community (DOC). Clearly there are always people willing to help. I read a post recently from someone who knew nothing of the product in which they were looking to utilize in their child’s management. The person asked for people’s opinions. And it is ‘this’ point […]