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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:08:00 GMT

“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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:58:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Admiring Our Differences/Inspiration from T1 Veterans

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:49:21 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:46:17 GMT

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...(read more)

"The Winning Edge"

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Tue, 24 May 2011 04:05:11 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:53:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Sat, 14 May 2011 05:49:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Today's Bitter Sweet Diabetes Blog Week Entry/Vlog

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Thu, 12 May 2011 05:54:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Today's Bitter Sweet Diabetes Blog Week Entry

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Wed, 11 May 2011 06:03:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:52:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:16:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:29:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Believing For a Cure!

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:05:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:02:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Lorraine/Maurice's Mustangs — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:29:00 GMT

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...(read more)