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Type One Just Won The Superbowl!

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The Superbowl, more often than not, is a blowout.

This year was an exception.

That game was exciting all the way to the end.

And the commercials were funny.

I’m so glad that humor is back.

For the past couple of years, the advertisers were trying too hard to be profound.

Being profound isn’t, in principle, a bad thing.

But it doesn’t go over well at a football party.

A Superbowl audience just wants to have fun.

Save that deep and meaningful content for a more serious venue.

I wasn’t rooting for either team in particular.

However, Kansas City does have Noah Gray, who is a Type One Diabetic.

As a Type One Mom, I was rooting for The Chiefs.

Woo Hoo – Type One just won the Superbowl!

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National Diabetes Awareness Month

National Diabetes Awareness Month

National Diabetes Awareness Month occurs every November.

People think that the injections are the worst part of Type One Diabetes.

It’s actually a very, very, very small thing.

But on that first day, the injection really was the worst part.

The kid was terrified.

A couple of hours later, the second time was terrifying too.

But he felt such relief with the insulin that it eased the fear of the shot.

When you give yourself so many injections every day, it quickly becomes the new normal.

Dark humor and sick jokes soon reigned in our house.

When the second son was diagnosed, the nurse tried to demonstrate the injection.

“I’ve got this,” he said boldly, having watched his brother for years.

He didn’t flinch when he gave himself that first shot.

Neither did I.

By that time, we were pros.

Type One Diabetes is a chronic illness, and there is no cure.

Diabetes is a 24/7 condition. There are no vacation days or sick days or time off.

It is a constant worry and struggle.

And it is very, very, very expensive.

Having said that, there are many Type One Diabetics who have achieved great things. Adam Duvall, centerfielder for the Braves, just won a World Series ring. Actress Mary Tyler Moore was T1D, as is Brandon Morrow (MLB pitcher), Nick Jonas (entertainer), and Anne Rice (novelist).

It’s understandable to feel angry and resentful and sorry for yourself.

It’s understandable, but it isn’t productive.

Be like Adam Duvall. Be a T1D champion.

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Diabetics Doing Things

Diabetics Doing Things

Diabetics Doing Things

It’s World Series time.

My teams have all been eliminated.

Who will I root for?

I do love Jose Altuve.

But could I really support the Astros?

I don’t think so.

On the other hand, Atlanta has Adam Duvall in center field.

Duvall has Type One Diabetes.

He was diagnosed when he was in the minors.

He made the adjustments, and he has kept on playing.

What a badass diabetic!

I’m a Type One Mom, and I love to see diabetics doing things.

He’s a great role model for diabetic children everywhere.

I’m rooting for the Braves.