8 years ago today, (while at the cabin)
our sweet Carson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
I wouldn't consider today a celebration by any means, but I want to acknowledge the challenges and triumphs that have come with the diagnosis, and the amazing young man Carson has become
through this journey that is just part of who he is.
He is a regular 12 year old boy with Type 1 diabetes,
it doesnt define him, and he is nothing but perfect in every way.
He is such an Example of bravery, and has never skipped a beat in his young life.
Carson is a competitor, he plays basketball, baseball and flag football.
Carson loves to build and figure things out!
Did I mention very handsome with the best smile ever.
Type 1 diabetes is a complex, never-ending, life changing, 24/7, relentless autoimmune disease.
"Disease" doesn't fit for diabetes.
Diabetes is more of a life style with out a choice!
It happens when a persons own immune sustem attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. It's not completely clear yet what triggers it. There is no cure, can’t prevent it,
can’t reverse it, don't outgrow it, and it’s not caused by a poor diet, or too much sugar.
Carson is dependent on synthetic insulin, He wears 2 little devices on his body, one to continuously monitor his blood sugars and one that is filled with insulin and can give small doses of insulin called a basal rate, it can also give bolus’s when Carson eats or if his blood sugar gets too high.
It’s controlled by his Omnipod!
He’s basically got to the point now where he is on top of monitoring his blood sugars and figures his own carbohydrates. (with the supervision of his parents). Speaking of parents…..
These 2 are amazing!
It’s not something that you just figure out!
Diabetes is a rollercoaster, there’s a lot of guessing, calculating, hoping and praying.
Together they have managed this disease, from extreme highs to scary lows.
There have been many sleepless nights and some almost perfect days.
They have helped Carson to manage and take charge.
Never underestimate the strength of a parent with a child who has diabetes
They are is amazing!!!
He’s got a big sis who has much love and concern for him
And grandparents who knew they needed to jump right on the diabetes learning curve…
My fishing buddy
Grandpa teaching him how to kick
Surrounded by love
A regular boy and his family.
I think he's several notches above regular! And so are all of you.
ReplyDeleteEight years already? Carson, you are strong, amazing, resilient. It's not easy living with an incurable condition. But living you are, with zest and exuberance.
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