There has been much happening in the arena of spreading awareness of the missed Diagnosis of type one diabetes; but it is not fast enough…..is it? When I read of Tyson, my heart broke—-more needs to be done. I will be presenting a fuller, more detailed, report next week on what has been happening. But I have […]
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I have stated it before and will state it again as long as there is breath in me; when Kycie, Reegan, and David passed away from undiagnosed T1D while in DKA (there is a link at the end of this story defining DKA)–they were not the first, and unfortunately they will not be the last. […]
Her name is Debbie, and she volunteers her time. When I asked her what her favorite way to volunteer, she answered simply, “I sing.” But Debbie’s way of singing is a dream for most others you see, Debbie sings with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (MTC). At any given time, they pull into town after taking […]
Oh sure, we all know about diabetes camps. You know; camps where kids have a lot of fun and learn about diabetes Sure we all know about diabetes camps But do we? When you think of a diabetes camp, do you have the slightest idea how much work goes into planning one of these incredible programs […]
I guess the picture on the left is how I always will have Kaitlyn pictured in my mind. I’m a dad, we do that kind of thing. Of course the picture on the right is who she really is, a vibrant, incredibly energetic, funny, silly, serious, and extremely bright woman. I have written so many times on the […]
I have been honored speaking this week at the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver. First comment; what am I doing here? I am constantly and completely in awe of this ‘diabetes journey’ and where it takes me. How a guy who needed speech therapy as a child ends up in front of people […]