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 […]
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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 […]
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; […]