When my daughter was diagnosed I found myself craving knowledge and needing to get involved. I kind of jumped in and just ran with it (what an example my daughter was!) So I was blessed to find a local support group. The founder of the group was an inspiration, her daughter is a Type 1 Diabetic and she had a wealth of knowledge to share. She was the one that convinced me diabetic camp was something my daughter needed to do. She has continued to be an inspiration and such a comfort to be able to call on.
Anyway we made it to the monthly support group meeting tonight and there were some newly diagnosed kids and parents there and I felt like I was no longer the newbie. It was odd to sit there and reflect on our first meeting and the past year and realize I have learned SO much. I guess going through it we don't always acknowledge how far we have come. I am so thankful for those in the Diabetic community that have had such an impact on our lives. There are so many similar experiences, feeling and thoughts between kids with Type 1 and their parents, sometimes just sitting down and hearing it makes you feel like you are a community and the support factor is AMAZING!
Tonight there was a parent that I had spoken to on the phone for nearly an hour and she said our conversation had been so comforting I felt blessed to be the one sharing some of my knowledge and helping someone that was in the same position I was not that long ago.
It was a great night with some great reflection and a reminder that this is a crazy, unpredictable disease but we can manage it and move on to the fun stuff!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
just sharing...
Ok SO I have decided to try sharing a post from another Diabetes blog that I absolutely LOVE, keep in mind I am new to blogging so I hope this works...http://sixuntilme.com/blog2/2012/03/second_verse_same_as_the_first.html
Friday, March 2, 2012
A bit of Inspiration
Yesterday I received an email from the doctor that was sent out to all of his patients. It was just reminding us that sometimes it is not about making Diabetes the fight but about working together to manage it. This was a bit of inspiration for me. I have been blessed with an amazing team at my daughters school that works with me every step of the way and are really out to make things as simple as possible. I realize not all Diabetes families are this lucky and have to really push to get their kids what they need in order to manage their Diabetes at school. But keeping a good rapport with the school staff is very important.
He quoted Prof Abdul Kalam, former President of India, "You have to dream before your dreams can come true". I thought of this quote in terms of we have to try before we can expect to succeed. If we approach a situation with a positive outlook and strive to settle issues in a pleasant manner it often works. However if we take an angry, my way or the highway, approach it sets a negative tone and the issue may become worse. I am not one to sit back and be taken advantage of but I have learned over the years sometimes you must step back and hear other people out.
When you deal with something, like Diabetes, on a daily basis it is sometimes hard to remember there are people who don't understand. They may not understand what the disease is, what it entails or how important it is for your child to be able to eat a snack at a moments notice. It is hard to know if you're never taught, realistically in most cases a child doesn't face the risk of passing out from not being able to eat a snack. Individuals with Type 1 sometimes need a snack instantly, if their sugar is very low and they do not address it immediately they may very well pass out. Instead of letting this upset you take the time to explain and make it simple. Educating anyone about this disease make it easier for yourself and others.
He quoted Prof Abdul Kalam, former President of India, "You have to dream before your dreams can come true". I thought of this quote in terms of we have to try before we can expect to succeed. If we approach a situation with a positive outlook and strive to settle issues in a pleasant manner it often works. However if we take an angry, my way or the highway, approach it sets a negative tone and the issue may become worse. I am not one to sit back and be taken advantage of but I have learned over the years sometimes you must step back and hear other people out.
When you deal with something, like Diabetes, on a daily basis it is sometimes hard to remember there are people who don't understand. They may not understand what the disease is, what it entails or how important it is for your child to be able to eat a snack at a moments notice. It is hard to know if you're never taught, realistically in most cases a child doesn't face the risk of passing out from not being able to eat a snack. Individuals with Type 1 sometimes need a snack instantly, if their sugar is very low and they do not address it immediately they may very well pass out. Instead of letting this upset you take the time to explain and make it simple. Educating anyone about this disease make it easier for yourself and others.
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