“She is MY ROCK” by Sabrina Garza, November 19, 2011 My mother was born in 1937. Mom was diagnosised with Type I Diabetes when she was 3, almost 4 yrs old in 1941. She just turned 74 yrs of age on Oct. 29th, 2011. She has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for going on 71 years. She has always worked very hard and has always taken such wonderful care of herself. My Mom has never let her diabetes get in…
A diagnosis, a new life by Neel Jadeja, November 16, 2011 I have been a Poison fan since I was 12 and saw them in Charlotte opening for David Lee Roth years ago. I never grew up a musician, but when I was 19, a friend wanted me to join his band and play drums. That was in 1995 and the band was Sunny Ledfurd. In 2001 we were signed to MCA Records and toured with Godsmack, Deftones, tons of…
Long Battle by Lisa Henline, November 18, 2011 My daughter is 12 years old and was diagnosed at age 9. It has been a long battle for her. She was recently admitted into the hospital because she had DKA. I am sure you know what that is. We were very close to losing her. They had put her in ICU because she had swelling on the brain from this. It was the scariest thing I have ever been through. The…
Self Reliance by Kyle Speakman I have been a type one diabetic for 5 years now, I think there is no where near enough publicity, I honestly have to look at it like a blessing though, I was thinking about it one day and you learn so much about your body and self reliance, Our government wants us to be reliant in my opinion,that is why the majority of Americans are. I look at it like I am not going…
Borderline by Don Over the past 2-3 years, I have been diagnosed as being ‘borderline’ type 2 diabetes. Although I know I should be exercising and eating more healthy foods, I can’t seem to get started. I know that the longer I wait, the more risk I have of becoming diabetic, and thereby having to get on meds. Any advice as to how I can get off my butt & start doing instead of ‘wishing’?
Inspired by Dean P Hi my name is Dean and I am a 13yr old type one diabetic. I got diagnosed for my 6th birthday party worst birthday present everĀ. After about 2 yrs I went on the pump and accepted that I have diabetes and have taken over most of the care for myself. I feel happy with diabetes and the care I am getting. I have met a lot of great people because of having diabetes. Iv met…
Live Kidney Donor and (Sugar-free) Candy Maker “PIZZA is 4 Suckers” by Rita DiCarlo, November 2, 2011 HI! I am a live kidney donor to my friend in Detroit 10-03-07. Best day of my life! I am also a dialysis nurse and have a doctorate degree as a chiropractor. I love your website! **I am jumping ahead of myself by saying anything but, I am really so touched by all of the charitable work you do. I am working…
Empowered by Melinda Rouse November 5, 2011 I was diagnosed with diabetes 37 years ago at the age of 9.I managed to overcome a million obstacles and have 4 sons. My youngest son Brennan was diagnosed with diabetes on June 22nd, 2011. It was the most depressing, life altering day of my life, but I give thanks that I at least understand every day to day challenge of this disease.And I have been successful in challenging our HMO insurance company…
by Jenny Reifsteck, November 18, 2011 Hi, I am the mom of 4 year old Caleb. This May Caleb was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It was one of the worst days of our lives, but has in no way stopped us from enjoying and living life. One week our son got a cold. Never did we think this would lead to discovering his condition. On a Friday night Caleb was sleeping on the floor when he woke up coughing,…
I am 27 years old, and i got diabetes in 2005. I have struggled with the fact that i have type 1 diabetes. Recently i had an eye opener. I was admitting into the ICU for the 2nd time with DKA. While i was laying there the only thing i could think about was my two young children, and how if anything happened to me, they would grow up with out a mom. From that time forward i made a…