This weekend marks a ritual that is almost absurd in its definition of hype……the Superbowl……or since it is a trademarked name, should I say, ‘THE BIG GAME’. Why on every commercial across this great land leading up to it, buying TVs, beer, chips, yada, yada, yada, you hear the announcer say…..”for the big game’ and […]
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There is a dilemma we face that could use the help of…….well……someone….perhaps you. With ‘diabetes technology’ at an all time high (pun intended), there are increasing numbers of ways that we as parents can stay in touch with our children to keep an eye on their blood sugar via the cloud, cell phones etc etc to make […]
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 […]
Now I know I’m absolutely skating on thin ice here at the deepest part of the pond, but I found myself asking a question based on recent observations. It seems that with the recent and ever-growing use of technologies to manage day-to-day diabetes; dads/spouses seem to be playing more of an active role than before…..has anyone […]
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A Mom Needs Our Help!!!!!!
I have always stated that the number one service I could ever provide to this community is connection…..today is such a day. A mom has a child with diabetes. Recently epilepsy has been diagnosed as well. As you could imagine there is much to know on mixing various meds; plus the fear of the unknown; […]