Category Archives: Parents

Name: Emily Nebben, mother of Carter, age 16, diagnosed at age 15 Location: Victoria, Minn. The summer of 2011 will forever be etched in our family’s memory. We began noticing changes in our 15-year-old son, Carter, in April. He seemed … Continue reading →

Name: Jennifer Holdgreve, mother of Allison, age 8, diagnosed at age 6 Location: Centreville, Md. Allison was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on May 1, 2011. We remember it like it was yesterday, but at the same time, it now … Continue reading →

All week long, we’re featuring stories from parents of children with type 1 diabetes, describing how their families have adapted to life with diabetes. _________________________________________________________ Name: Michael Eddy, father of William, age 4, diagnosed at age 3 Location: Phoenix, Ariz. … Continue reading →

Name: Geraldine Schaefer, mother of Laura, age 19, diagnosed at age 14 Location: Paso Robles, Calif. Sometimes difficult life events roll over us without previous warning. Sometimes the hints are subtle before you find yourself caught by them. I consider … Continue reading →

Diabetes is a disease that affects the whole family, especially when a child is diagnosed. Parents of children diagnosed with diabetes face overwhelming, and sometimes frightening, questions like: How can I strike the balance between caring and hovering? Will my … Continue reading →