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Can T1’s have a truly normal life?

As an Old Schooler, I must comment on JDRF’s infamous 1 in 20 advertisement. I was shocked at some of the parent reactions in the blogosphere. Here’s a sampling:

“I spend every day trying to tell my son that he’s normal. What am I supposed to say when he sees this ad?”

“This is too scary for a parent of a newly diagnosed T1 to read.”

“This is not appropriate for T1 children to…

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Added by Lara on November 18, 2011 at 8:39am — 33 Comments

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