Comments on: Diabetes –what it is

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:40:12 +0000

Hi-I loved all your comments on Type 1. Our 5 year old son recently was diagnosed and the misconceptions are frustrating.

By: Jennifer G. Miller

Jennifer G. Miller — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:22:40 +0000

I’ve enjoyed these posts on diabetes, especially marking the differences of Type 1 compared to others. I’ve run into all sorts of misinformation myself. I’m glad you realize that it’s not your fault, and it wasn’t your parenting. Prayers continue for you and Tim as you go through this change of lifestyle!

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By: Bridget

Bridget — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:16:50 +0000

Michele, how did you know Maggie was in trouble and had to get to the Dr. in the first place? What are the signs to look for? I know it can be an emergency situation.

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By: Therese

Therese — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +0000

Thanks for this explanation. My nephew was diagnosed with type 1 several years ago and this is one of the best explanation I have read. I am going to send it to my sister. God bless you and your family!

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By: Sine

Sine — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:03:22 +0000

God bless you for taking the time to speak out and teach others about diabetes. Thank you.

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By: Michaela

Michaela — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:54:12 +0000

Thank you for sharing all of the information, Michele. I’m seriously considering having my 8yo son tested for diabetes, but then again, he hasn’t experienced stomach pain or vomiting. The weigh loss, even though he must eat every hour or he loses it. (not trying to be disobediant, but can’t seem to control himself) He drinks water all the time. Absolutely crumbles into a heap until he eats. Last week, we were at the doctor about something else, and on the wall there were several posters about diabetes in children. All the children were overweight. I couldn’t see my very skinny son in one of them so I thought maybe I’m on the wrong track with suspecting diabetes. I find it very very informative that based on what you’ve shared…those posters were probably of children with type 2 diabetes.
The doctor didn’t seem too concerned when my son said he doesn’t vomit or have stomach pain. Do you know if those two symptoms are the top two indicators?

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:52:15 +0000

Wow, great job Michele!!! Since giving birth to children, I have been overweight and am embarrassed now about being a diabetic, because people automatically think what you wrote about, that I eat poorly. But with Type I it is not like that at all, just as you have written! In fact, I probably eat more healthily than anyone I know, because of the diabetes. No snacking, and If I do, it’s a light snack, 100 calories, and no sugar pop or juice, etc…I always tell people that I have type I diabetes and I got it as a child and it is not caused by bad eating, like I have to prove it to them, I always feel like I’m making up excuses, or that they are thinking I am making up excuses!

We all have our crosses, don’t we?

My mother was/is a type I diabetic too. I am the only child of hers that got it though. (I was 10)

I always explain to people that in my body and those with type I diabetes, our pancreas does not produce any insulin at all, which is why we are insulin dependant and will always be. It is managed by diet & exercise, but not reversable by diet & exercise. In a type II diabetic, their pancreas works some of the time, therefore their pancreas is producing insulin and it can be managable with diet and exercise and can be reversable. The type II diabetic can be medicine free, or on pills for it, or if they do not watch it carefully or do not catch it in time, can be on insulin.

Thank you again for writing this, you did a great job!

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By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:36:53 +0000

Thanks for all the info on type 1 diabetes, Michele.

One thing I was REALLY surprised about was how serious diabetes can be when it is first diagnosed. I had no idea it could land a child in a hospital, much less put them in critical condition, until I read about your Maggie. Would you mind explaining why a person can get sick enough to require hospitalization when they are first diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes?

Thanks!

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By: Katie Fifelski (MI)

Katie Fifelski (MI) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:44:37 +0000

I haven’t been to your site in a long time. Your facebook status about diabetes caught my attention!

I have a sister with Type 1– and my husband had a brother who also had type 1.

Needless to say, I get freaked out that my kids will end up with it. Of course, things are tons better for diabetics now that the pump is so common. But, the self-control involved in managing a sickness like that is huge.

I can’t imagine the stress/worry that goes along with parenting a child with an ‘incurable’ disease. But, then, I guess that is why we need grace, right?

I’ll be praying for your kiddos. Say hello to the other Katie Fife if you see her!

Katie Fife in MI

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By: Aine

Aine — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:36:43 +0000

Michele, I wanted to add that another risk factor is if you are a Vietnam veteran(in-country). They can develop Type II Diabetes from exposure to Agent Orange. It is now a presumptive condition, meaning that it is classified as service related. The VA website has a fact sheet related to Type II diabetes and a number to call for questions and to file a claim or obtain medical care.