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Category Archives: Family
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Diabetes BFFs
If I hadn’t been diagnosed with diabetes, I would have never met my best friend. She is always there for me and having a friend who also lives with diabetes is truly life-changing. Continue reading
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Stopping Diabetes at Camp
If you are a parent of a child with diabetes, the idea of sending him or her to camp might seem scary. But right now, thousands of kids with diabetes are canoeing, horseback riding, zip-lining and making new friends just like them at camp. Continue reading
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Parents Talking Type 1: Shauna and Matthew Tompkins
This has been an incredible, challenging and sobering journey. But Lily’s energy, joy and enthusiasm are a constant source of inspiration for us. Continue reading
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Parents Talking Type 1: Danielle Light
The biggest piece of advice I would give other parents who are new to type 1 diabetes, like myself, is: in order to care for your child, you must remember to take care of yourself. This is a full-time job on top of all the other responsibilities we have as parents. Reach out and find support. Continue reading
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Parents Talking Type 1: Michele Steiner
Nothing can make you feel better than talking to a child who has type 1 diabetes who says, “I have diabetes but I am okay.” Especially when that child is your own! Zachary is resilient and brave, and he inspires us every day. Continue reading
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Parents Talking Type 1: Kaprice Dal Cerro
Looking back, I realize Jake was showing what I now know are the signs and symptoms of the onset of diabetes (weight loss, consistent thirst, frequent urination, sudden bedwetting). Had I known this, I would have had him to the doctor a lot sooner. But there is no going back, only moving forward. Continue reading
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Parents Talking Type 1: Sue Carnicle
I am a worrier and she is a free spirit. Kendra knows what she should do, but she doesn’t always make the best choices. It’s difficult for me to let go—we’ve been doing this together for almost nine years. I’m trying, and quite frankly I have no choice because she leaves for college in the fall. Continue reading