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I hate Valentines Day.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Spock Feb 14. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I was relieved the other day when another Mom used this avenue to vent about the frustrations of being a parent of a type 1 child. So for the very special occasion of "V - Day" I thought I would take…Continue
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Kj replied to Jay (JJ)'s discussion 'Grandparents Role in Your T1D World' in the group parents of kids with Type 1Kj replied to PhDiabetes's discussion 'Thoughts on Screening Siblings?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"We enrolled our 6yr old son when my youngest son was diagnosed, and have continued to have screenings for the past two years. I think it makes my youngest son feel good that his brother is having "pokes" too. Something else to consider:…"
Kj replied to marnie's discussion 'High Cholesterol' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I love what you said. I believe our body makes some cholesterol, and that is sufficient - and we don't need any additional cholesterol in our diets. I wonder if diabetics have a risk of "high cholesterol" because of their diet. Its so…"
Kj left a comment for Zante"Not really sure if it worked or not. So hard to tell when they are honeymooning. I would say I was glad I used it and don't regret it. From my knowledge it can't harm them, so what have you got to loose. Go for it, I guess my only regrets…"
Zante left a comment for Kj"Hi KJ, I was browsing through the internet and saw a discussion that you had about niacinamide close to 2 years ago. Did it work? My daughter (10) just got diagnosed with type 1 and run into this grug/vitamin that helps/restores beta cells. Please…"
Kj replied to Rocky Wallbaum's discussion 'Counting Carbs in Ingredients' in the group Diabetic Food and Cooking"I use nutritiondata.self.com and have been very happy with the results.
Good luck."
Spock replied to Kj's discussion 'I hate Valentines Day.'"When I was a ten year old, my mom was the room mother. It was a very different diabetic world in 1963 and she had no real idea what to do. But she tried--cookies for the class with juice and fruit cut up and jammed into a pillsbury biscuit (so it…"
Zoe replied to Kj's discussion 'I hate Valentines Day.'"I know I can't understand what parents go through, but as for food-related holidays my feeling is always: Start your own tradition! It will be a lot more meaningful than ones that are solely food based. For example Thanksgiving I decided to…"
acidrock23 replied to Kj's discussion 'I hate Valentines Day.'"4th of July is pretty diabetes friendy! Fireworks, lower carb grilled stuff, more fireworks!"
Gerri replied to Kj's discussion 'I hate Valentines Day.'"People either think you're doing too much, or not enough. Parents of kids with diabetes have an unbelievable task. Defy anyone to try it for a day.
Didn't realize Valentine's Day was that geared to kids, especially little children.…"
Jamie Dee replied to Kj's discussion 'I hate Valentines Day.'"I hate Halloween!
Like David said, your rant is completely justified. I think Hallmark should create a diabetic friendly holiday!What my mom went through when I was diagnosed (at 14) was not the level of care you have at with your young son, but…"
David (dns) replied to Kj's discussion 'I hate Valentines Day.'"Your rant is justified, warranted and totally understandable. I have enough trouble managing my own diabetes -- just the thought of having to manage it for a child who can't do it himself is overhwelming. Personally I think parents who manage…"
Kj posted a discussionI hate Valentines Day.
I was relieved the other day when another Mom used this avenue to vent about the frustrations of being a parent of a type 1 child. So for the very special occasion of "V - Day" I thought I would take the opportunity to do the same.I am the proud parent of a type 1 little boy (5) dx 5/24/2011. This is our 2nd valentines day. Every holiday is hard, but valentines seems to be a little harder than the rest.I have such good control and then a holiday crops up and I have to rethink my strategy. What…See More
Kj replied to Sarah Keech's discussion 'Grams of protein' in the group Veganbetics"Hello Sarah. Its so refreshing to see a post in this Discussion Group. Question . . . Are you type one or type two? (Curious for my own reasons - we are vegan and my 4 year old son is type one.) In regard to protien choices, we will sometimes make a…"
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- May 24, 2011
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- My son was diagnosed with type 1 in May of 2011, when he was 3.5 years old.
Mother of Type 1, 3 year old boy.
My 3 year old son was diagnosed in May of this year with Type 1 . We are following Dr. Niel Barnard's vegan diet without a lot of support from the mainstream. I am looking forward to chatting with other vegan diabetics!
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- At 5:05pm on March 17, 2013, Zante said…
Thanks for your reply Kj, I will give it a shot.
- At 12:55pm on March 14, 2013, Zante said…
Hi KJ,
I was browsing through the internet and saw a discussion that you had about niacinamide close to 2 years ago. Did it work? My daughter (10) just got diagnosed with type 1 and run into this grug/vitamin that helps/restores beta cells. Please let me know if it worked for you.
Thanks
Eric
- At 10:04am on March 20, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Kj...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 5:32am on March 20, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Kj. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:49am on March 20, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday, Kj!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:17pm on September 23, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 4:51am on September 19, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home kj.....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for parents of children with D., such as....
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 3:26am on September 19, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. WELCOME!!!
- At 1:44am on September 19, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 7:04pm on September 18, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!! Any questions? Just ask one of us or post it on our forum where you will get a diversty of answers.
Here's a link to help our new member's get to know us better: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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