by dys4kids | Sep 30, 2021 | Personal Reflections
I grew up a healthy, average little girl who loved to play sports, dance, act, and sing. At the age of seven, my family and I moved to a new town. I started losing a lot of weight, drinking lots of water, and going to the bathroom a lot. I was also very sleepy and did...
by dys4kids | Sep 10, 2020 | Personal Reflections, Uncategorized
Being a big sister can be a huge responsibility. You must set an example of yourself, in order to help take part in raising the younger siblings. However, truthfully, my younger sister Somer has taught me more about strength than I could have ever offered her. When...
by dys4kids | Aug 20, 2020 | Personal Reflections
Celebrating the day you were diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease may not seem exciting to most, but to my diabesties and I, it truly is a celebration. This June I celebrated my ten year diaversary. Ten whole...
by dys4kids | Aug 6, 2020 | Personal Reflections
Here at Diabetes Youth Services, we strive to connect families living with type 1 diabetes to other families going through the same challenges they are facing. Families with a child who manage type 1 diabetes often feel isolated and alone. We offer a variety of...
by dys4kids | Jul 22, 2020 | Personal Reflections, T1D Management
When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I didn’t know what to expect because it was super scary and full of unknowns. It was my senior year of high school and I was 17 years old. I was already feeling lost and being diagnosed with type 1...
by dys4kids | Nov 25, 2019 | Personal Reflections
Kids/Counselors: “Wait, are you a camper?” or “Hey, are you a counselor?” Me: “No, I am a nurse!” Pediatric Nurses Week (October 7th-11th) was a few weeks ago and had me reflecting on camp and my career as a pediatric nurse. The conversation above pretty much summed...
