Loss of a loved one to diabetes

Forum Post: Re: New to Juvenation

pyates — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 03:21:00 GMT

I don't know how these groups work but it seems to me there is little discussion but lots of people joining. My heart absolutely breaks when I here of these stories of the passing of these wonderful kids and people.

I don't know if this is the right place to ask these questions due to the sadness of the people who have lost so much but I do want to know more of the circumstances so that others can hopefully avoid these tragic circumstances.

Is there any info that is provided by doctors as to why or research into what happens and how to avoid it.

Many thanks

Forum Post: Re: Have a hard time accepting

orange_mms — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:22:00 GMT

[quote user="Lyn"]

I love my son,he was my angel for so long

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He is still your angel, just watching from above with a beautiful pair of wings. Remembering how much you loved and supported him thoughout your time together.

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Forum Post: Re: How do you remember the ones you have lost?

Lyn — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:35:00 GMT

My son Danny passed away due to sudden DKA on March 28th 2009,12 days before his 20th birthday.Danny did not have a previous diagnosis of T1 and he had Down Syndrome.He had what appeared to be a stomach bug for 2 days ,went to bed and never woke up,the findings were a complete shock:(He hadn't had T1 for any length of time so they feel this was the onset.I still think in horror that I was handing him Gatorade and ginger ale to drink to make his stomach feel better and all I was doing was driving his sugars higher..I'm his Mom I should have known it was something more,but we don't have those kinds of super powers do we?Always the "what-ifs" that get us.His bedroom right next to mine & I never heard a thing.Atleast I was able to say a last good night and Love u.This year we've signed up for the "Walk" being held on his birthday of all days.I thought this would be a wonderful way to honor his memory.We've gotten quite an education on T1 since his passing,too late for my boy,but hopefully what donations we can raise will help someone else.

Forum Post: Re: Today is my son's Bday

Kathie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Hi Therese,

I was hoping to find out how the walk went. I am amazed at how many walkers you had. I am walking in May '10 for my daughter and I would like to have more walkers and raise more money but not sure how.

Kathie

Forum Post: Losing a loved one...

Kathie — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:12:00 GMT

I have to say that I didn't believe people when they said it would get easier but they were right. I am not over it and the pain is still there but at least it doesn't consume me. There are times when I watch a movie and I think of the ones I have lost but more than anythig else.....whenever something significant happens in my life (such as my daughter's diagnosis), I want to pick up the phone and call my sister. It is only then that I realize she is no longer with me. And then I feel like I am losing her all over again. I can't stand the thought of erasing her number off my cell phone. Whenever I have to look up a number I always see hers and it brings a tear to my eye. Sometimes I want to call it and see who answers. I had a panic attack in the cell phone place when my phone broke and they weren't sure it would save my contacts. I was sure her name and number wouldn't be on my phone any more and I couldn't deal with that. They salesman felt so bad that he wrote down the numbers just in case. I know it is silly but I can't seem to let go. She had been gone for 2 years now and everyone has moved on but me. Of course they still have times of sadness but it doesn't compare to my grief. I have started volunteering with different charities and that seems to help.

Forum Post: Re: Thinking of everyone I have lost...

Kathie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:36:00 GMT

I do a little bit of everything. Just recently I have started sewing pillowcases for a group called Konker Cancer. They give pillowcases to kids in the hospital for chemotherapy. I try to make a difference with not only diabetes but with the whole world. There is a lot of suffering out there and if I can help then I will!

Forum Post: Re: Lost my 20 yr old son

Brittany — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:23:00 GMT

That's really sad. My aunt died from diabetes. It wasn't from DKA though. It was from a kidney transplant and then she had a blood clot and it went to her heart. I never got to meet her. She was 20 also.

Forum Post: Re: Hiedi Gilson & Fundraising ideas

Kathie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:49:00 GMT

That is some amazing ideas! My 16 year old daughter is going to have a car wash and we are giving out buttons thanking them for donating and she is giving it all to diabtetes research.

I think anything that gets money raised is great but it is even better when it raises awareness in our community!!

Forum Post: Re: Recently Lost Brother to Juvenile Diabetes

Therese — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:15:00 GMT

Hello,

I just found this site and also lost my 20 year old son to a sudden DKA one year ago. The questions are still many and our grief is still very fresh. Our family is like a 3 legged table now. Still functioning, but not as good as we once were. My daughter is only 12.5 months older and was also her brothers best friend. I hurt for her so much and all that she has lost.

You may contact me anytime.

Group: Loss of a loved one to diabetes

Anonymous — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:17:00 GMT

If you have lost a loved one to type 1 diabetes complications, get support from others here.

Forum: Loss of a loved one to diabetes

Anonymous — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:17:00 GMT