THANK YOU VERY MUCH GMA
I have not seen it yet BUT I hope to link it up as soon as I find it.
THIS was truly an amazing thing to experience and to be a part of. Also being plugged into T1 families in Canada and the U.S. it is very interesting to see the dynamics, the differences, the similarity and connections that we ALL share within our community.
Together I truly believe that we can make a huge difference bringing awareness and educating the general public about type 1 diabetes.
First order of business, lets start communicating clearly and effectively and use the correct and full term of this disease... type 1 diabetes. Lets drop the root of the cause of both misspeaks...." Juvenile" Diabetes.
*** After I posted this I pondered over my comment. Since Cara's diagnoses I have NEVER even used the term Juvenile Diabetes but I know of a lot of people who have, is dropping the "Juvenile" even possible? With the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) one of the leading supporters of trying to find a cure for type 1 diabetes still using an out dated term that is absolutely causing a bit of confusion in the general public is this change even possible. Definitely something to think about!!
Now go and enter my Super Birthday Surprise Sugar Bolus
3 comments:
Funny you Mention it...I too was thinking of the name "JDRF" and how it must add to the confusion.
Nicole, while I haven't made a comment yet on your posts about the RL disaster, I have been reading and just want to say how wonderful your posts/words/thoughts on the subject have been. We are new in our daughter's diagnosis and haven't experienced a ton on comments or mis-information, but by being a part of the DOC I now understand the global problem. Thank you for being such an active part in finding a solution to the confusion!
And, what a great idea to have a sugar bolus surprise gift to honor your birthday!!!! I LOVE to give gifts on my birthday . . . that way I get to celebrate the way I like to, by giving. I won't enter myself in your bolus, as I have recently won one. I will be waiting and watching to see who the winner is and what the gift is all about!
Choosing 'Joy' in 2011, Amy
Thanks for your kind comment on my 365 days of photos on my blog.
My fridge? Tape. Lots and lots of tape. Oh, and no dogs, Just cats. And, the kiddos kind of know the fridge is my 'canvas' and I will be very mad if they mess with it ;)
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