When is the last time you took your child with diabetes to your doctor? If, like most of us, it is usually 4 times a year; are you helping your doctor, in any way, care for your child? You should. When discussing a visit to the Doctor’s office, and this may seem elementary, but you would […]
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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 […]
We are looking for crucial data on DKA. PLEASE share this link in any group where there are moms (and dads) of kids with T1 Diabetes. Local Chapters, Support groups, hospital groups, as well as FB pages and other diabetes gatherings. It is crucial that we get a good amount of participants from every state. Please […]
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 […]
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 […]