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Angela Griffith
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Angela Griffith left a comment for paula"Yes... unfortunately, I'm hearing our story quite often! What part of NCAL are you in? I'm always looking for other parents in our area going through the same issues we are."
Brunetta left a comment for Angela Griffith"It becomes, not easier, but it is just regular maintenance, like grushing your teeth. Sometimes I have inexplicable highs and lows, but I am fortunate not to have hypo unawatreness, nor major complications.. REmind your son of the MANY diabetics who…"
Angela Griffith left a comment for Brunetta"awww... thank you Brunetta... I tell you, it is not easy watching my young man struggle the way he does, but he is STRONG! How are you doing with it all? It does get easier, right?"
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- networking with other parents of type 1 Diabetics.
- Date diagnosed
- September 26, 2007
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.4
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Minimed Paradigm 522
My son was diagnosed September 26, 2007 and it broke my heart. I thought the sky was crashing down on me. Now I see my teenager, young man have you, growing up and becoming more and more responsible at a much faster pace.
He was DKA and slipping into a coma when he was diagnosed. I knew something wasn't right and that it wasn't just "viral" as I was told the 3 times I brought him to the dr's office before his diagnosis.
I am amazed at his strength. From day one, he insisted on checking his own sugar, giving his own shots and learning everything he can about this disease. I remember we were falling asleep in the Pediatric ward and it was about midnight. He sat up and said "Mom, am I going to die?" I said "NO!". He said "Good... I don't want to die", and then he layed back down and fell asleep.
He is my strength every day. He is my Angel...
He was DKA and slipping into a coma when he was diagnosed. I knew something wasn't right and that it wasn't just "viral" as I was told the 3 times I brought him to the dr's office before his diagnosis.
I am amazed at his strength. From day one, he insisted on checking his own sugar, giving his own shots and learning everything he can about this disease. I remember we were falling asleep in the Pediatric ward and it was about midnight. He sat up and said "Mom, am I going to die?" I said "NO!". He said "Good... I don't want to die", and then he layed back down and fell asleep.
He is my strength every day. He is my Angel...
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Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 6:50pm on October 30, 2009,
Manny Hernandez said…
- At 1:08am on October 11, 2009,
paula said… - Your story is JUST like my story with my son....
- At 1:31pm on February 3, 2009, Brunetta said…
- It becomes, not easier, but it is just regular maintenance, like grushing your teeth. Sometimes I have inexplicable highs and lows, but I am fortunate not to have hypo unawatreness, nor major complications.. REmind your son of the MANY diabetics who are professional athletes, moms, dads, and can be anything that they want.!!!
- At 6:40pm on January 29, 2009, Brunetta said…
- What a wonderful mom you are to be so rightfully proud of your son!! I was diagnosed 41 years ago at the age of 13 and I know how difficult it can be to be a teen diabetic... God Bless You and your family!!!
Brunetta
- At 11:11am on January 26, 2009,
Liz Harris said… - Hi Ang,
My in-laws will be here exactly when you will be but I will for sure make time to see you guys at least once! Are you staying at Orange Tree again?
- At 11:05pm on September 8, 2008,
Alyssa Williams said… - im sorry to hear about your soon. i am 17 years old, and i was diagnosed about 6 months ago. your son is proabably feeling alot of stress right now. it is just plain out hard being a teen, worring about dances and homework and now blood sugars!!! its really hard. i have my " bad" days but my mom is always there for me to cry to. and im sure you are the same for your son. let me know if he wants to talk
:)
- At 11:22am on July 9, 2008,
Priscilla Call Essert said… - We are struggling a little bit with Byron and his control. He is forgetting to bolus every day and so his bg's are all over the map. It is so frustrating. I just forgets. Even if reminded, he forgets. It reminds me of Miles a year ago so I think it is the "teen" thing...Other than that, just fine. Byron has a slow week next week so call if you want to get together.
- At 5:45pm on July 7, 2008, Liz Harris said…
- Hi Angela,
I am sure you nervous as hell but he is in the best hands he could be. At a diabetic camp? Who could take care of him any better (besides mom of course). I really hope you take that time to relax and have some adult beverages. You deserve it!
- At 10:04pm on June 24, 2008, Priscilla Call Essert said…
- Good picture...How are things going? Any better?
- At 4:05pm on June 24, 2008,
Tony Keyworth said… - Hi Angela,
Thanks for the comment and becoming a friend.
I hope your son finds out what works best for him soon!
My blood sugars are beginning to get back to some kind of normality,thank god!
Keep in touch
Tony
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