Where do you live?
Knoxville, TN
Who or what makes your family laugh?

Our dog, Jessie, can always make us laugh. As Kate, our 11 year old T1 says..."you can't have a bad day when you look at Jessie's face!"

What is your favorite sports team? or activity?

Green Bay Packers and being on the lake--swimming, boating, kayaking!

What helps you get through the day?

Let go and let God" and I try to "keep calm and carry on."

Who or what makes your family laugh?

Our dog, Jessie, can always make us laugh. As Kate, our 11 year old T1 says..."you can't have a bad day when you look at Jessie's face!

What is your favorite meal or snack? Why?

Anything my husband cooks...especially his homemade artisan bread and pesto.

What resources have been useful since diagnosis? Please share a tip you think would be helpful for other parents.

JDRF, East TN Children's Hospital, the DOC and the internet in general. Plus talking to other moms of CWD.

What was the date your child was diagnosed?

Dec. 20 2010

What question would you ask everyone who lives with Type 1 diabetes?

How do you handle sleepovers/slumber parties?

Has your child attended a diabetes camp? If so, which camp? If they enjoyed it, please tell us more about their experience.

Not yet

What is your favorite type of family vacation? Do you have any tips managing diabetes on vacation?

The beach...but haven't tried it yet. Going to Disney World in July--the diabetes on-line community has offered lots of ideas...but won't know until we try it!

Do you have a specific question for our Team of Experts?

What tips do you have for traveling with a CWD?

What do you think???

Time since Dec. 20, 2010 has flown by....what was life like before T1 in our home? I don't really remember...life now has ups and downs, laughter and tears, moments of extraordinary pride in my daughter's ability to take on diabetes and her independence while still smiling. Also pride in watching her help a younger schoolmate who was just diagnosed..and  now knowing part of the "why Kate?" Blessed to have two wonderful children and my soulmate. So life after dx is pretty much the same...
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