The combination of Florida sunshine and palm trees, Mickey Mouse ice cream bars and princesses, and so many smiles and hugs from friends for life makes diabetes feel a lot less bumpy and grumpy. Because of attending the 2013 Children With Diabetes Friends For Life Conference in Orlando, Florida, plans are underway for us . . . → Continue reading: The 2013 Children With Diabetes Friends For Life Conference in Orlando, Florida Recently I saw a friend whom I hadn’t seen for a long time. When I pulled out my daughters’ meters and lancets to check blood sugars, she said “I didn’t think you still had to do that.” This is not the first time I’ve heard someone say this. People seem to interpret the advent of . . . → Continue reading: The Diabetes Disconnect  Comments are closed - (Comments are closed)  Uncategorized  Children With Diabetes, Children's Congress, JDRF |
 Welcome to JuicyMama’s BlogAs a mother with two kids with Type I diabetes, I always have juice with me. Yes, I am one JuicyMama! Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas no longer makes insulin. Insulin is a hormone that enables cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream so the body can function. |
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