This week alone, I’ve had 3 different friends and family members ask me, “How’s Jordan’s diabetes? Is it stable now?” It’s been a while since I’ve gotten this question, but it’s still as frustrating as ever. It’s an impossible question to answer. The thing is, “stable” and “diabetes” simply don’t go together.
[Read more…]100+ Things that Won’t Cure T1D
There’s a saying in the diabetes community. “Your diabetes may vary” (YDMV). It means what works for one person, may not work for another. You see, almost every aspect of T1D will vary from person to person. But there’s one thing that everyone dealing with T1 will experience at some point. Well-meaning friends, family, and even strangers will tell you all about various “cures” for T1.
“Diabetes in a Cup”: the Diabetes Joke Dilemma
Imagine for a moment, you and I are at the beach. We go swimming in the ocean. We’re having a great time splashing and laughing. All of a sudden, I scream. We get out of the water and you see red marks on my leg. I’ve been stung by a jellyfish! Quick, what would you do? (Stay with me here… we’ll talk about diabetes in a cup jokes in a moment).
[Read more…]Type 1 Diabetes: If you Give a T1D a Slice of Cake
Diabetic. What do you picture when you hear that word? For most people, the word conjures up an image of a middle-aged, overweight person who eats poorly and never exercises. Is that what you saw in your head? Not only is that a poor representation of diabetes, but did you know that there are different kinds of diabetes? Let’s get rid of that unfortunate misconception. There’s a lot more to type 1 diabetes than most people think.
[Read more…]5 Things You Know About T1D – That Aren’t True
It’s hard to understand something until you actually experience it. Like many people, before my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I didn’t know anything about it. Most people don’t. But that doesn’t stop them from telling me everything they know about T1D.
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