by dys4kids | Oct 2, 2018 | Personal Reflections
Syd: For six years, I went to DYS Hot Shots camp as a camper and for the last 7 years I have been a camp counselor. I have loved every moment being involved with this great organization—meeting new friends and role models, being able to help educate others about T1D,...
by dys4kids | Sep 21, 2018 | Personal Reflections
My name is Katherine Garver and I play Lacrosse at Lourdes University, and I have Type 1 Diabetes. Playing college sports is such an amazing experience and opportunity. It can be difficult to balance school, practice, workouts, AND manage diabetes on top of it all. It...
by dys4kids | Sep 11, 2018 | Spotlight
My name is Madelynn Whitman and I have been a registered nurse for 10 years. My professional background is in school nursing and occupational health and wellness. My first year as a school nurse, parents of a newly diagnosed type 1 student asked DYS to come and train...
by dys4kids | Aug 22, 2018 | Personal Reflections, Uncategorized
Entering the first year of college comes with the normal fears that everyone has in common. The normal college experiences are practically guaranteed for every trembling freshman, but I had the added responsibility of navigating the lessons of independence while...
by dys4kids | May 18, 2018 | Spotlight
When your child is diagnosed with type one diabetes a million things goes through your mind. One of the thought was – how is my child going to get by each day when they grow up.? Will they be able to cope will the daily routine of type one? That was a question...
