NOVEMBER 14th...
is National Diabetes Day
3 years ago in June,
our sweet grandson Carson was Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
he had just turned 4 years old.
our sweet grandson Carson was Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
he had just turned 4 years old.
It's a day forever etched in my soul...
There are things I saw and words I heard that day that I wish could be erase from my mind.
It's weird how some things stay in my head and often bring me to tears as I think back to that day.
Type 1 Diabetes is a complex, never-ending, life changing, 24/7, relentless autoimmune disease.
It happens when a persons own immune system attacks and destroys the
insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas, it is not completely clear what triggers it.
There is no cure...yet
Can't prevent it
Can't reverse it
Don't outgrow it
Not caused by a poor diet or too much sugar.
Can't reverse it
Don't outgrow it
Not caused by a poor diet or too much sugar.
Being a nurse you would think I knew all about this horrid disease, nope!
About all I knew is some of the symptoms of diabetes like excess thirst and urination.
How naive I was, little did I know the complexity of each day in the life of a TYPE 1 Diabetic.
When Carson was diagnosed, it got real close to home for me and Rick.
We jumped on board, we read books to learn all we could, we learned from his parents and eventually began having him at our house, managing his blood sugars the best we could, always with the support of Brianna & Chris. We are grateful for the trust they have in us
Best buddies
You can see the pod on Carsons Left upper arm. This little contraption, continuously monitors Carson's blood sugars and transmits the number to his mom & dad's phones. If his numbers get high or low, alarms will sound on their phones to let them know. This is also how the school nurse is able to watch him closely throughout the day.
He melts my heart.
Carson also wears another pod-like devise that is actually an insulin pump. It gives a constant trickle of insulin called his basal rate. When ever Carson eats or his blood sugars are high, he is given a bolus of insulin, using a device called a PDM. By entering blood sugar readings and Carbohydrates it computes the dosage and administers it through his pump.
This Boy.... and his Grandpa.
Type 1 Diabetes is not for the faint of heart and there is much to know,
it can be challenging, unpredictable, frustrating, exhausting and scary.
Carson is a strong, brave, resilient little boy.
Chris and Brianna are amazing!!!
Never underestimate the strength of a parent with a child who has diabetes
Carson is so lucky to have a big sister that likes sharing life with him and
has much love and concern for him.
Type 1 Diabetes is just hard, but there is also much to be thankful for....
who loves Carson more than any of us
and who knows our pain.
We are thankful for...
Synthetic insulin
Pumps and glucose monitors
technology that helps manage the day and Research.
We are thankful for our Hero Carson, his mom & dad, his sister and the
"Village" that surrounds them.
Carson is a healthy happy, well adjusted little boy, he is full of energy, charm and silliness. He is active in sports, he's a good student, he's kind and fun and he doest complain much about anything.
He is handsome, witty, smart and the bravest boy I know.
I will never stop praying for a cure or better yet a miracle
Love you Carson
Type 1 Diabetes is not for the faint of heart and there is much to know,
it can be challenging, unpredictable, frustrating, exhausting and scary.
Carson is a strong, brave, resilient little boy.
Never underestimate the strength of a parent with a child who has diabetes
has much love and concern for him.
Type 1 Diabetes is just hard, but there is also much to be thankful for....
Psalm 106:1 says,
"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever"
We are thankful for a God who is real,who loves Carson more than any of us
and who knows our pain.
We are thankful for...
Synthetic insulin
Pumps and glucose monitors
technology that helps manage the day and Research.
We are thankful for our Hero Carson, his mom & dad, his sister and the
"Village" that surrounds them.
Carson is a healthy happy, well adjusted little boy, he is full of energy, charm and silliness. He is active in sports, he's a good student, he's kind and fun and he doest complain much about anything.
He is handsome, witty, smart and the bravest boy I know.
This is what Type 1 Diabetes looks like
Love you Carson
Jackie, thank you for teaching me more about this awful disease as you navigate this new reality for your family. I know you will never stop educating, advocating, praying. This affects all of you. I admire your strength and the village that circles around your sweet Carson. You are not alone. I know you recognize that also via your faith. Blessings to each of you, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Audrey, even though this diagnosis is "hard" in so many ways, there are so many things to be thankful for.
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