When you live with someone who has T1D, you get used to things most people never think about. You may even take for granted how much your T1 really goes through because they seem to take everything in stride. Well, when I had to check my blood sugar the other day, I realized (again) that people with T1D are brave.
The First Diabetes Camp Experience in a Word
I had this post all planned out. I was going to do a mock “interview” with Jordan before and after diabetes camp, showing his expectations compared to what actually happened with his first d-camp experience. But, halfway through the “after” interview, I remembered: I have a 7 year old boy, this won’t work. [Read more…]
D-Camp, what to Expect at the First Drop-Off
He waited for weeks, months even, counting down to his first summer D-camp. His Father and I had been waiting for years. We heard about D-camp when he was diagnosed. Since he was not even 3 at the time, we knew it would be a long wait for the D-camp for 7 to 12 year olds. But after patiently waiting for over 4 years, the day is here.
Why I will Never Celebrate my Son’s Diaversary
May 9th is my son’s diaversary. If you’re not familiar with that term, it’s the anniversary of the day he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. A diabetes anniversary, if you will. Many people celebrate their or their child’s diaversary. Some people don’t even remember what date their diaversary is. I am painfully aware of what day it is. I will never forget it, and I will never celebrate it.
[Read more…]How to Recognize T1 Diabetes Symptoms in Children
When you spend all day, every day with your child, it can be hard to notice changes. They can be slow and subtle. Just like diabetes symptoms. [Read more…]
Don’t Call My Son “The Diabetic”
Lately, I have noticed more and more people refer to my son’s diabetes rather than to him as a person. He has had teachers call him “my diabetic kid”. Nurses have referred to him as “the diabetic one”. At school he is “the one with diabetes”, “diabetes kid” and “the diabetic”.
T1D Looks Like Me: Life with Type 1 Diabetes
Today is World Diabetes Day. Every year, there is a theme to bring awareness and acceptance to type 1 diabetes. This year the theme is “T1D Looks Like Me”. The intention is to have people tell their stories of how they can succeed and even thrive with diabetes in their lives. [Read more…]