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Comment by Lisa Shenson on November 15, 2009 at 1:07pm

California Assembly Select Committee on Child/Adolescent Health & Safety
Isadore Hall, III, Chair
Our Kids, Their Health: Addressing Childhood Diabetes in Schools
Convened at the Capitol in Sacramento, CA on November 4th, 2009

11/5/09 - Famed civil rights leader Martin Luther King once said, “Our lives to begin to end the day we remain silent about things that matter.” At yesterday’s Hearing on diabetes care in California’s schools, our diabetes community spoke out.

The impressive testimonies offered by diabetes medical professionals, legal experts, school administrators, and concerned diabetes parents were compelling, and everyone in the room was left inspired by the testimony of 10-year old Gabrielle, whose words captured all to listen:

“…My school nurse was at the school only one day per week. Last year I went to a new school and the only people that helped me were the health aide and my teacher. I was not helped by my school nurse… Please pass a bill that will let yard duties, health aides, and teachers take care of all the children with diabetes in need of help. Even though I am just one kid, I am not speaking just for myself, but for all children with diabetes, because I can tell you that lots of other kids with diabetes feel the same way I do.”
- Gabrielle, 10 yrs. old, Living with Type 1 Diabetes

We called upon all diabetes families to submit written testimonies to Assembly Member Hall and the Committee. And you overwhelmed us with your support, and heart-breaking stories. Some of you traveled to Sacramento yesterday to tell your stories in person. In whatever way you have chosen to speak out, know that your stories make a difference.

The American Diabetes Association, DREDF and the pro bono legal team at Reed Smith LLP are working tirelessly to protect the rights of all children with diabetes. And other important organizations and leaders in the diabetes community are lending their support, too. We are indebted to them for all their efforts thus far. And yet there is much more work to be done in the months ahead. Remember…YOU are your child’s best advocate!

We thank you for honoring the 15,000 children with diabetes in California who are counting on each and every one of us to give them a voice. We will be in touch with you very soon to keep you informed and let you know of ways you can truly make a difference…

In Partnership,
Lisa Shenson Jim Stone
lisa.shenson@gmail.com stonecwd@gmail.com
Phone: (415) 328-3452 Phone: (209) 740-6712

Comment by Manny Hernandez on October 30, 2009 at 6:13pm

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Comment by Chris on October 13, 2009 at 9:25pm

Hello all, me and my Type 1 are in the house!

Comment by Margaret on October 7, 2009 at 10:32am

Hi everyone,
I just joined too. I'm a Type 1 in Union City (SF East Bay Area).

Comment by Heather on October 2, 2009 at 3:02pm

Hello to all from the Peninsula!

Comment by Laurie Green on September 20, 2009 at 10:41pm

Hi all, I just joined trudibetes.com today and live in the East bay, Crockett to be exact. i was diagnose pre-diabetes 2 years ago. I am not sure what that means though. My Dr. has me on metformin 2x a day but my blood sugar is off the hook. ( to me at least) it varies from an occasional low of 87 to 250 and it jumps around a lot. The hard part for me is getting my diet right as my significant other is not a diabetic and I am struggling. What is a good reading?

I joined this forum in hopes of support and in turn being able to support others as I become more educated on this condition.

Comment by Anne Findlay on September 20, 2009 at 3:17pm

To introduce myself... I have had t1 for 21 years (dx 21 years ago tomorrow 9/21!) and started running soon after dx in 1988. I am the local Triabetes captain and have been doing triathlon since 2005. What made me happiest this weekend is that I was able to take my dad, who also has t1 and had a kidney transplant 10 years ago, for a 9-mi bike ride--the longest ride he has been on in recent memory. I realize that we all come from different backgrounds with respect to exercise, and am happy when anyone has his or her own personal victory.

Comment by Anne Findlay on September 20, 2009 at 3:13pm

Triabetes will be hosting a fun run + dinner on 9/22/2009, 6:30 PM at the Sports Basement in the Presidio (San Francisco). We'll meet at the front doors and leave by 6:35. All abilities welcome; I can give you a good hard workout or you can run easy with me! Let me know if you might come, or just show up. We'll have dinner after at the Pluto's in the Marina. Cheers.

Comment by erika408 on September 17, 2009 at 3:45pm

Hi everyone. Campbell, CA represented here... :)

Comment by Tony S. on September 17, 2009 at 10:30am

Hello, everyone. Bernal Heights, San Francisco, here. Any locals here?

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