I don’t want to say that we have made some crucial choices when my daughter was young, but we did. However, at the first opportunity we could, when it came to her diabetes, the choice was hers to make. The same with my son when he was diagnosed. People say to me that your children must […]
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This Little Girl.
Twenty-three years ago this date started just like every other. It was even on a Saturday, just like today. I was involved in what was considered one of the hottest tickets on the New York Theatre seen, Tony ‘N Tina’s Wedding in 1992, doing eight shows a week. It was a day that would change our […]
I’m constantly reminded how good and cool people are in what they do everyday. Some with lots of fanfare, some quiet and methodically–but make no mistake, people are doing lots of good things. Since this campaign of trying to bring awareness about undiagnosed T1D and DKA began, I have seen many people do incredible things. When many […]
Anyone who has a child understands this phrase said to the rhythm of Dorothy’s; Lions and Tigers and Bears…Oh My . In actuality there are many more places than that which holds all of the supplies needed to manage our children living with diabetes. I honestly don’t EVEN KNOW how we have everything stored correctly. With […]
In some communities, they volunteer. In some communities, they are a paid team. In either case and in most cases, the fire department and ambulance service in your area are usually very well-trained to handle any emergency that comes along. These brave souls come out in all different hours of the day and night and […]
I was speaking to someone recently who was sharing how they had given their child too much insulin by accident, they were devastated. I assured them that we all have been there….and we have, right? Mistakes. Mistakes? Here’s a doozy. I have shared this every time I have lectured, but I don’t think I have […]