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Hi everyone. We have been living with diabetes for a little over 2 years now. My son was diagnosed when he was almost 12. He will be 14 next week and we are enjoying the ride of puberty and diabetes. What a wild ride it has been so far!
After working in the medical field, I knew the symptoms of diabetes so Morgan was diagnosed early and without DKA, though his blood sugar was 500+. He is currently pumping with MM722 and LOVES it. I can't imagine going through puberty without it. He started pumping in August 2006 and the first time he bolused for a meal he said "Mom, this is great! I feel like a normal kid!" That was sooo worth the fighting and frustration it took to get a doctor to prescribe one for him! I would really like for him to wear a CGMS...He did try the first generation MM but didn't like it as it was too big and bulky. I have been trying to coerce him to try the 2nd generation, but he really isn't interested yet. He is just so skinny and barely has enough real estate for his pump sites!
Morgan is active in sports and takes a front row seat in helping to manage his diabetes. I look forward to getting to know the community.
~Tonyia
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