I have yet to meet a mother of a child with diabetes who would not trade places with her child. Most mothers would say they would rather have the disease than have their child live with it every day. Of course I would rather have the disease than have my son live with finger sticks, pump site changes and the ups and downs of high and... Read more
In our family we like to confront diabetes with an element of nonchalance. Not about treatment, which we're fastidious about, but in attitude. We don't want our son to take on a tragic view of living with a chronic disease. A positive attitude is half the battle. But sometimes I think we might make it look too easy for family and... Read more
Here's what my 9-year-old son said today in response to a similar question: "Probably the really poor kids or kids who don't have someone to take care of them. They'll probably get a cure first." I was touched by his logic. Of course the neediest should get the best treatment and cures first. They have the most... Read more
It's coming - the diabetes horror holiday. Pumpkins are in the yards. Candy fills the aisles in the supermarkets, pharmacies and superstores. The celebration of sugar is about to commence! What do we do with all that candy? Here are some tips for outsmarting diabetes and Halloween: Make the Halloween about the creativity of... Read more
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