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ASk GINGER: Do I have to listen to my doctor even if I'm not sure she's right?

Hi Ginger,   I'm 16, I've had diabetes since I was 7 years old and I do a pretty good job with it. I'm not perfect, but I really do try to take care of it. Last time I was in the doctor's office she told me I should adjust my insulin dose a certain for my insulin boluses at lunch time but I don't think she really was listening to why I was... Read moreChevron
posted 07/22/2010, comments (0)|
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2011 Children's Congress Applications Available Now

My last post introduced JDRF's Children's Congress, a biannual event that brings kids with Type 1 diabetes together in Washington, D.C. to speak to government representatives (including the President) about life with diabetes and the need for a cure.    On Monday, July 12, 2010, applications for the 2011 Children's Congress... Read moreChevron
posted 07/15/2010, comments (0)|
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Share Your Story at JDRF's Children's Congress

Every two years, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation puts on an event called Children's Congress in Washington, D.C. JDRF brings about 150 kids, ages 4-17,  from all areas of the country to meet with policy-makers on Capitol Hill and communicate the realities of living with diabetes. No one knows what life with diabetes is like better... Read moreChevron
posted 07/09/2010, comments (0)|
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Celiac Disease and Type 1

Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged by the consumption of gluten, the main protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats.  It is sometimes referred to as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy.   The small intestine is lined with... Read moreChevron
posted 07/06/2010, comments (0)|
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Remembering the Basics: Insulin Care

Last Sunday was a beautiful day. The sky was completely blue and the sun was strong. I enjoyed the nice weather by meeting friends in the park to play a pickup game of ultimate Frisbee. I met everyone to play at 2 pm, right in the middle of the day. Because of the running and the potential to fall down (lay out), I always disconnect my pump when I... Read moreChevron
posted 07/06/2010, comments (0)|
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