Juvenile Diabetes- First Two Weeks After Diagnosis
July 21, 2009 by Christine Smith
Filed under Awareness & Hope
When my nephew was first diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at two years old, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Childrens Hospital Oakland. He was held captive in the hospital for the next two weeks until his blood sugar stabilized. Hospital rules were strictly enforced: Until the parents convince the hospital staff [...]
Juvenile Diabetes- Early Symptoms
July 20, 2009 by Christine Smith
Filed under Awareness & Hope
As a parent, you’ll never forget the day your child is first diagnosed with a disease that affects him for the rest of his life. In September 2001, a few weeks before the 9/11 attacks, my two year old nephew was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. Just a few days before his diagnosis, my [...]
Juvenile Diabetes- My Nephew’s Story
July 18, 2009 by Christine Smith
Filed under Awareness & Hope
Next week, I’m going to share my story with Juvenile Diabetes. It’s extremely difficult and emotional to discuss, so I am praying for wisdom and careful guidance for my words. Just thinking about it makes my heart race and brings tears to my eyes. I can say, writing about it is not easy. In the [...]
