by dys4kids | Aug 16, 2019 | Personal Reflections
I’m a mother, a daughter, wife, friend, and a type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed 37 years ago, at the age of 10, and thrown into a life, much different, than the one I had to leave behind. A new diet, daily injections, no more candy, no sugar at all, and urinating on...
by dys4kids | Jul 26, 2019 | Personal Reflections
As a stepdad to a son with type 1 diabetes, I never really knew what diabetes was all about, but I had to learn as I started taking on responsibilities with Crosby. I didn’t even know what type 1 diabetes was, how to treat it, or what signs or symptoms to watch for....
by dys4kids | May 31, 2019 | Personal Reflections
When I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 2003, my whole life changed – well I think so because frankly, I don’t remember…I was 3. People with diabetes and family members both know that diabetes is a group effort. One person cannot manage it...
by dys4kids | Oct 18, 2018 | Personal Reflections
I have been attending the mom’s retreats at Diabetes Youth Services for the past 3 years. I look forward to getting together with the friends that I’ve made and meeting new friends as well. Not only is it a great support group for moms but it is also a time to relax...
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...
