I was diagnosed at age 11 with Type 1 diabetes. It has been an uphill battle my whole life. I really can relate to what Brett has gone through too. I get so excited when I see on FaceBook that he checks his blood Sugars, and is not afraid to say I have diabetes. I know it sounds weird. I am just glad that he has been such an inspiration to me, through him I follow the dreams that I…
My son Thomas was diagnosed when he was 10 years old with diabetes. It has been a roller coaster ride with 2 life threatening emergencies where low blood sugar almost took his life and at least one time where high blood sugar hospitalized him in intensive care for 3 days. But through it all there has NEVER been one time where he has complained about his disease and now he is a father of a beautiful baby girl named Lian…
When my daughter Lauren was diagnosed with Type 1 we didn’t really know what to do or even expect, she was only 8 years old. The thought of pricking fingers and injecting insulin was too much to comprehend. She is now 15 years old, a freshman @ El Dorado High in Kansas. We still struggle from time to time, but with camp we have built quite a support system. A few years ago, someone told me about the Tour de…
I was born Jan 8, 1965 (Elvis’ birthday) I was born with what is known as a hole in the heart. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 1968, still have the original letter somewhere dating that. I had to have antibiotics before any dental work. In May of 1983 I was diagnosed with a bad case of the flu. This actually was a bad staph infection which entered my pulmonary system. This complicated matters with my heart defect…
My 29th birthday, May 20th, 2009 was a birthday I will never forget! My youngest daughter Whitley was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I had my mother in law take Whitley to the Dr. that morning 100% anticipating a call saying she had a UTI, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined I was so wrong. I received a call from our PA telling me she was fairly certain that Whitley had diabetes. I hung up the phone…
Appreciation by Jerry Argenbright November 10, 2011 I have been living with type1 diabetes for 42 years, my youngest son has now had it for about 7 years. I really appreciate how Bret has brought out people who are fighting the battle every day. I loved his comment on the Doctors how you can go to the ocean and leave the waves, but you are always fighting to control your Diabetes. Keep up the great work Bret, my son and…
by Stacey B, November 10, 2011 Greetings! A year ago, our son, Carson (Type 1 Diabetic since age 4), had the amazing opportunity to meet Bret on his 5th birthday on November 5. Bret and the entire Bret Michaels group made quite an impression on Carson and our entire family. Carson continues to talk about Bret and has said that one of the things he wants to do when he gets older is be a rockstar! He still continues to…
Education by Judy Mcnamara November 7, 2011 This segment on the Doctors show this morning was very interesting. I hope that it helps others to understand the importance of keeping track of your blood sugar. Our grandson, age 7, was diagnosed in July of this year with type 1. There is so much education involved with the family, teachers, classmates, that it is unbeliveable. You cannot tell by looking at this otherwise healthy, active boy that there is anything wrong….
We sent Katie to camp and she continues to raise awareness. Katie, called to Congress by Katie Ervin I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2006 at the age of 8. Since my diagnoses I have tried to make the best out of a bad situation. My family and I decided that we really wanted to do everything we could to help raise funds to find a cure so that is what we are doing. In 2010 the…
by Emmy, Trevor and Helen Cartwright Emmy had an amazing time at camp. It was such a great experience for her to meet with other kids her age and to meet adults living with diabetes. She particularly thought it was interesting to meet a camp counselor in his 20’s who has diabetes, Celiac, and a hearing loss, just like her. We can’t thank you enough. God Bless, Trevor and Helen Cartwright Dear Bret Michaels, Thank you for…