Category Archives: Parents
Parents Talking Type 1: Brooke Wheeler
The story I am sharing is of when our life with diabetes began . . . Friday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2008, the day our 21-month-old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is a day that is still so vivid in my memory. Continue reading
Parents Talking Type 1: Jessica Miller
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 such as: How can I strike the balance between caring and hovering? Will she ever be able to eat sweets again? How will I ever be able to let him go out on his own? Continue reading
Parents Talking Type 1: Mila’s Story
Seven years ago, type 1 diabetes knocked on the door of our home. Since Friday, June 2, 2006, it has become part of our family. My relationship with it is completely personal and very close to my heart. Continue reading
Keeping Your Child Safe at School This Fall
It’s Aug. 1, which means the crisp fall days of a new school year are fast approaching. While children across the country are picking up new Superman backpacks and Sponge Bob Square Pants lunch boxes, the families of kids with diabetes have a longer list of supplies to gather, tasks to complete and concerns to address. Continue reading
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Parents Talking Type 1: Lori Denson
All week long, we have been presenting stories from parents of children with diabetes, illustrating the emotions, challenges and successes each family faced upon diagnosis. The Densons are the final story in our series. Continue reading
Parents Talking Type 1: Keyanna Labon
All week long, we are presenting stories from parents of children with diabetes, illustrating the emotions, challenges and successes each family faced upon diagnosis. Keyanna’s daughter Jazell is the first child with diabetes at her school: “Even with getting four to five shots a day, she is still a star.” Continue reading
Parents Talking Type 1: Jennifer Parker
All week long, we are presenting stories from parents of children with diabetes, illustrating the emotions, challenges and successes each family faced upon diagnosis. “Until [Justan] is old enough to read his body and not need me anymore, I will be his pancreas for him,” says mom Jennifer. Continue reading
