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 […]
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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; […]
I have to tell you all; as those who share this journey with me. I just could not write anything else today. These three little faces have kept me up all night. I understand how ALL OF THIS works. I have been at this a long, long time with two kids living with diabetes. But […]