Moving Forward... With Diabetes

Shock. Fear. Confusion. Guilt. These are common reactions for parents when their child is diagnosed with Type I diabetes. The doctor says there is no cure for Type I diabetes, so it’s a life sentence for the child. Now the family must face a new lifestyle, one that includes blood testing, insulin shots and strict dietary routines. Besides the deluge of medical information presented to them, parents must cope with the emotional impact of the diagnosis. Some can’t sleep out of worry about th...