Tag Archives: Type 1 Diabetes
What I’ve Learned From Juvenile or Type 1 Diabetes
As National Diabetes Awareness Month concludes, I am grateful for the work that the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has done on behalf of families and children like mine who live with Type 1 diabetes. JDRF is the only global diabetes foundation with a strategic plan to end Type 1 diabetes. As a father… Read More »
Diabetes: Misconceptions and Symptoms
Last month, my family and I celebrated a bittersweet milestone. My wife and participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk with our two sons. Both my children have Type 1 diabetes and this year marked the 10th anniversary of our eldest son’s diagnosis. In honor of that, my family committed to… Read More »
JDRF Walk a Big Success
Over the weekend, my family and I participated in the Atlanta JDRF One Walk. I’ve shared in an earlier blog post that both my sons have Type 1 diabetes, often referred to as juvenile diabetes. The One Walk is something my family has participated in, and fundraised for, for years. We’ll keep walking together… Read More »
Cash Boys Team in JDRF Walk to Fund Diabetes Research
As the weather mercifully starts to edge towards fall, my family and I are enjoying the weather and getting ready for a big walk. No, we’re not planning to tackle the Appalachian Trail – we’re preparing to participate in the 2014 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk on October 18th. The JDRF strives to improve… Read More »