Category Archives: Talking Type 1

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“These Kids Are Just Like Me!”

Posted on February 6, 2017 by
Cindy with one of her campers

As I saw for myself at Camp Wana Kura, children with diabetes thrive when they don’t feel so alone. Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Mason’s Story

Posted on January 24, 2017 by
The Stevens family

As a parent, you want the best for your child, from health care to home life to education. But what do you do when a necessary part of your child’s life –such as type 1 diabetes care — keeps him from success? Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Sarah’s Story

Posted on January 18, 2017 by
Sarah

During the school day, on the bus and at other extracurricular activities such as chorus, the nurse helps Sarah calculate insulin dosages, monitor her blood glucose and treat hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia (episodes of high and low blood glucose). Why was this after-school activity any different? Continue reading →

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Live. Work. Play: Molly’s Diabetes Story

Posted on December 22, 2016 by
Molly with her sons at a Step Out Walk.

“I believe everything happens for a reason, and my reason for having diabetes is to help others.” Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Brody’s Story

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

“When we first applied to the camp, we didn’t have any idea that Brody might be denied because of his diabetes. Particularly since he attends school in the same district that offers this summer camp—including [attending] the same after-school camp throughout the school year.” Continue reading →

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25 Legends: Laura Nolan

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

Summer 1973: I had just finished the eighth grade. I was a little nervous but very excited at the prospect of starting high school and a new chapter in my life. But little did I know just how much my life was going to change over the next few months. Continue reading →

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#DriveYourHealth: Lisa’s Story

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

Although I always try to make lemonade out of lemons, adjusting to life with diabetes was not easy. Since I was only 11 years old when I was diagnosed, I could not fully comprehend the disease and did not realize how much of an impact it would have on my life. Continue reading →

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