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When DKA and I met for the first time

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Shannon

I saw a post last night that a friend shared about a young girl with Type 1 diabetes that had passed away. Her pump site apparently kinked and she went into DKA and then had brain damage, so her parents … Continue reading →

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Diabetes talk with my 7 year old

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Shannon

I have a good friend who has a 5 year old Type 1 son (J). And yesterday morning she had to take him to the ER, to later find out he was in DKA. Luckily they caught it early and … Continue reading →

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Anxiety, much?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Shannon

This post has taken me awhile to put together.. not necessarily difficult to write, but difficult to make myself sit down to write it and put it into words. Since having the babies in April … I’ve had an issue … Continue reading →

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New job

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Shannon

I started a new job this week – leading up this I have been so busy, so that’s why I haven’t been as good about updating my blog – sorry ‘bout that!  I’m very excited about my new job, and … Continue reading →

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Medical Records

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Shannon

This year will be Year 20 for me.  20 years since I sat in the emergency room being told I had something called “Diabetes”.  All I knew about it at the time was that I couldn’t have sugar (yes I … Continue reading →

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