As most of you know by now, Little Kycie has lost her battle. In a statement released by her family: Her mission on this earth was complete. We have found inspiration and strength from her courage. We are thankful for the last 5 months that she was able to be home with her family and […]
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I have often seen four-wheel drive vehicles in accidents during times of cold weather and ice in the New York area where I live. The reason is simple. In sand and snow a four-wheel drive vehicle is ions ahead of the crowd but when it comes to ice, it will matter little when you start […]
Do You Want to be My FFL? (pronounced Fif El). It represents the acronym Friends for Life. The video attached is something that anyone with diabetes can relate. It was written by Sarah Loebner, a very special young lady. The introduction read at Friends for Life Conference was as follows: She—-was diagnosed with T1 […]
One of the most amazing things I have learned over the years is that each and every family approaches diabetes in their own unique manner. The more I learn, the more I ask myself, is there one way that works in the day-to-day management of this disease that all families could apply to their lives………that […]
There will usually come a time when a child with diabetes will say to their parents, “Leave me alone, I got this.” Horror…..right? I always loved the picture I included……..I have no idea if this kid ‘has this’ or not……but he surely looks like he has the confidence………but it surely is scary. Diabetes can […]
Registration is open here in Florida. I have often discussed CWD’s Friends for Life…..I have been a faculty member there since its inception; it’s an honor I cherish. They have an annual conference each year in July in Orlando and thousands attend. They run local weekend conferences as well. There are scholarships available for families who […]