We are looking for crucial data on DKA. PLEASE share this link in any group where there are moms (and dads) of kids with T1 Diabetes. Local Chapters, Support groups, hospital groups, as well as FB pages and other diabetes gatherings. It is crucial that we get a good amount of participants from every state. Please […]
To say the last two weeks have been an incredible journey would be an understatement. I have just learned so much from you all regarding the topic of undiagnosed T1 and being in DKA. The pictures you sent of your children in the hospital upon Dx with DKA crushed, ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED, me. Know that they […]
I honestly do not remember me ever saying ‘why us’ when Kaitlyn was diagnosed. In fact I am sure that we did not say it when Rob was diagnosed either. It’s how you look at things, isn’t it? “Life” comes at us all the time. It has a zillion-and-one things that are really cool that come […]
There certainly has been much activity surrounding DKA Awareness of late and that is a very good thing; the reason will always sting, but good that change could be coming. If we are to make a dent in this awareness, work; a lot of work, needs to get done. I have had conversations all weekend […]
THIS NOTE ADDED ON 8/2/15: I HAVE ENOUGH FOR NOW…..DO NOT NEED ANYMORE PICTURES/STORIES AT THIS TIME. As many of you know, about 18 months ago I began the Child’s Cry for Change campaign which tackled the missed diagnosis of T1 diabetes head-on. Shortly there after, Kim May (a mom from Texas) and I started […]
The diabetes community is devastated lately with those who entered DKA and lost their lives recently; even before given the opportunity/chance to live with T1 Diabetes. Much has been both written and said. Kycie’s Family, The Terry Family, chose to live their life ‘out there’ for everyone to see. They allowed us to see the pictures of […]