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Triumphing over Type 1 Diabetes: Meet the Medalists/ Honoring Those Who Have Had T1 for 50years or more!

2012-07-17T05:08:00Z

“I have [type 1] diabetes. Diabetes doesn’t have me.” Those words illustrate the feisty attitude of Annette Richardson-Bienkowski, 72, a participant in the 50-Year Medalist Study at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA. Led by George King, M.D., chief scientific officer at Joslin, this groundbreaking research study, which has received more than $2.5 million in support from JDRF, is revealing new information about the long-term effects of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in some individuals...(read more)

Making a Splash! Gary Hall Jr.'s (Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer) feature in the JDRF Countdown Magazine

2012-07-17T04:58:00Z

On July 12, Gary Hall Jr. will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame at the Harris Theater in Chicago. It’s a fitting honor for this athlete who has shattered records along with barriers for athletes with type 1diabetes (T1D). Hall was diagnosed with T1D in March 1999 at age 24, at the peak of his swimming career—or so the world thought. He had competed at the 1996 Olympics, winning two gold medals and two silver medals. With the diagnosis of T1D, he was told his career was over...(read more)

Admiring Our Differences/Inspiration from T1 Veterans

2011-08-19T23:49:21Z

T1s who’ve lived well with diabetes since childhood gives me hope because my son was diagnosed at such a young age (23months) and knowing he has his whole life ahead of him use to worry me. Not knowing what the future holds for health and T1 diabetes care would cause me to question his quality of life and the possibility of longevity. That was until I met a gentleman about 8yrs ago who had T1 since he was about 8 and was at the time in his fifties. He was a very positive person and healthy...(read more)

It's Not Just a Numbers Game: Parenting the Child with Type 1 Diabetes with Joe Solowiejczyk

2011-07-19T02:46:17Z

This is a GREAT video about managing Type 1 diabetes for parents and teens. If you have the time please click on the link to watch it. It's about 40mins. long but worth it. Especially if you are unsure as a parent still on how to help your child be more responsible, or need to be put at ease yourself, and good for kids and teens to listen to because he let's you know that it's okay to me MAD sometimes. Anyway; good information and tips hope you find it helpful as well. It's Not Just...(read more)

"The Winning Edge"

2011-05-24T04:05:11Z

Develop the winning edge ; small differences in your performance can lead to large differences in your results. ---Brian Tracy As tough as dealing with T1 diabetes is we cannot let it get us down, and surely cannot let it DEFEAT US! When reading this quote it may seem hard to associate it with managing you or your child's diabetes, however; think of it this way---- What can you do differently today to help make things better? Sometimes all it takes in getting better blood sugar results is changing...(read more)

The Last Entry in: The Bitter Sweet Diabetes Blog Week Entry/What we’ve learned

2011-05-16T04:53:00Z

Participating in this week’s Diabetes Blog Week has been an exciting experience and I am glad I participated in it. I have wanted to become more active online in regards to my son’s diabetes and this was a good way to jump start my activity. This week got me out of my comfort zone a little bit by discussing some topics I would not have thought about discussing. Topics like “Ten things I hate” ; as I stated in that blog I don’t like dwelling on the negative so I had a...(read more)

Today's Bitter Sweet Diabetes Blog Week Entry/: Awesome things

2011-05-14T05:49:00Z

While there he took pictures with the Gray’s Anatomy cast, and the greatest part of the evening for him and his dad (of course) was meeting Robert Parker one of the Executive Directors at Ford. For Maurice I believe that these were the two highlights of his T1 career; I call it a career because it truly is work, and work every day to keep it under control. Although he is not necessarily an ice skating fan he did also have the opportunity to go the Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family show at...(read more)

Today's Bitter Sweet Diabetes Blog Week Entry/Vlog

2011-05-12T05:54:00Z

Hello everyone, I am EXCITED to say that I have completed my 1st Vlog and am HAPPY to share it. I just started talking (unplanned dialogue) and said what was on my mind It seemed easier that way. I enjoyed myself and will probably do more Vlogs in the future. Enjoy! (Please visit the site to view this video)...(read more)

Today's Bitter Sweet Diabetes Blog Week Entry

2011-05-11T06:03:00Z

Dear Glucagon Glucagon, You are the savior in the orange container that scared me when I met your acquaintance. I mean, who wouldn’t be? Hearing the doctor explain that we need to use you when our son has such an extreme low that he is not himself IE: unconscious, having a seizure, or disoriented was not only intimidating but also overwhelming. My son has had T1 for 10yrs now and I can’t remember how many times we’ve had to use you so I am Thankful to be able to say that it has...(read more)

Wes Leonard collapsed on court (A Teenage High School Basketball Player)

2011-04-28T01:52:00Z

This article is also about a Teen athlete who dies suddenly after a game/Let's Please Pay attention to this issue with our kids, do what you can to prevent this from happening to others. Exert from the article: FENNVILLE, Mich. -- One moment: a perfect shot to end a perfect season. The star player, just 16, lifted off the floor in celebration. Teenagers triumphant, crowds cheering, the district playoffs ahead, the future open wide. The next: Wes Leonard on the gym floor, his enlarged heart failing...(read more)

If your teen plays sports this is a good article to read: Teen athletes’ sudden deaths spur call for heart screening

2011-04-28T01:16:00Z

Early in September, Oregon high school football star Hayward Demison dropped to the ground with a stilled heart after scoring a touchdown. Just a week later, in Texas, high school senior Reggie Garrett collapsed when his heart stopped shortly after he threw a touchdown pass. Then in early January, Zach Gabbard's heart stopped as he was running down the court in the middle of a Minnesota high school basketball game. The recent spate of highly visible instances of hidden heart defects felling top...(read more)

If you have a Teenager and Live in the state of New Jersey you may be interested in this Scholarship:

2011-04-28T00:29:00Z

Nonprofit Organization Creates Scholarship For Students Who Have Juvenile Diabetes the John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation - which is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of young people - recently announced that it will offer its first annual scholarship for college freshmen from New Jersey, according to a press release. However, applicants must meet several requirements, including having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as well as an endorsement from a physician that demonstrates...(read more)

Believing For a Cure!

2011-04-26T17:05:00Z

There is somebody out there today right now, who feels like this Diabetes thing has got the best of you. Well don't let it continue to steel your JOY or your FAITH! Though times might seem rough right now remember that God is still there, still on the throne and still runs the show! Just because we don't see him and don't always feel like he is there; he is and he sees your pain, and knows how you feel. Even if a cure doesn't seem to be around the corner please know and remember that...(read more)

Overcoming Overprotectiveness: Part Two; "Carbohydrates and insulin independency"

2011-03-16T00:02:00Z

In Part one we discussed "Testing on their own" , At this point you are probably already planning on taking the steps to get comfortable with that. If so; Bravo! If you have not; don't worry you will in due time. In the meantime let's discuss "Preparing them for carbohydrates and insulin independency" After a few days of observing them with testing, start talking to them about counting their carbohydrates to gage whether or not they have a clear understanding of how to...(read more)

What is the difference between type one and type two diabetes?

2011-03-08T17:29:00Z

12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE When it comes to diabetes (medical term: Diabetes Mellitus) there are two main types: Type 1 (well known as juvenile diabetes) and type 2. Although some may believe that type 2 is easier to manage than type 1 there is really no better form of diabetes to have. Either you are insulin dependent and you have type 1; or you are at the point of having difficulty managing your type 2 with oral medication alone or it is non-manageable and has had to have...(read more)