Young Divabetic

ALWAYS THINK POSITIVE

Always think positive even when you are sad or happy.  Just think positive and always operate in Love, Victory and Excellence!

Me and Auntie

Pump vs. Shots

Today someone asked me, do I like the pump or the shots.  I said the shot's when it is hot outside, but when it is cold, I like the pump.  Because when it is hot, I like to get in the pool without worry.

 

 

 

 

 

My Build-A-Bear Workshop Party

My Mom, Dad, Zion, Godmommy, my friends Tatayanna, Kiki, and her cousin TT and their Grandmother Ms. Maria had a great time.  And something interesting happened, when we were at the cash register, the cashier asked who had Diabetes?  Me and Kiki said we did - type 1 and she said, "So am I".  Her name is Jes and she was diagnosed 8 years ago - like me and Kiki.  She is about the graduate from High School in two weeks.  She was so nice.  She exchanged information with my Mom and said she would check out my blog.

After that we went to my Auntie's house to continue celebrating with my Uncle Derrick - it was his birthday also.  We all had a great time.

Me, Mommy & Godmommy at Endo appointment

Today was a GREAT DAY.  I had an awesome visit at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC.  I went to see my endo (oh that means Endocrinologist).  Her name is Dr. Vaidyanathan.  She told us that I was in excellent control and I had the best A1c ever.  Tomorrow is my birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Me and Godmommy Soni

Me and Dr. V

Me and Mommy

My IHOP Experience

Last Friday evening, my Godmommy and me where in an IHOP to have dinner.  After I checked my blood sugar with my freestyle glucometer, I took out my Novolog insulin and my syringe to give myself my dinner bolus.  Oh, my blood sugar was 95.  An older gentleman noticed what I was doing and asked me where did I get the green insulated Novolog vial capsule from.  It is padded and shaped sort of like an egg.  I told him that I did not know and we called my Mother.  She said she bought it years ago from a Giant Pharmacy and had not seen them there since.  But she could get some for him through her Home Health and Wellness website.  He gave us his information and we gave him my web blog.  He said that he would definitely check it out and purchase some of his diabetic supplies that he had been unable to find.  I was so surprised when he told me that is blood sugar numbers had been over 600.  He said he was diagnosed at 20 and did not have the best control.  He needed help.  I shared with him about how I count carbs, weigh my food and about my Cozmo pump.  I did not have my pump on me, because I was on a pump holiday, but it has really made my diabetes management easier.  He was impressed with how much I knew and the fact that he did not know as much as I did. And he learned something new.

The Washington Post Interview

Today was very exciting.  Nasara was interviewed by Michael Alison Chandler from the Washington Post.  She came to my daughter's elementary school, Saratoga Elementary, because she was impressed with the quality of care the clinic gives the diabetic kids as well as other children with special needs.  She interviewed me too, since I used to work in that clinic when Nasara was in kindergarten.  I don't want to say too much, because I plan on posting the article.  Nasara will be expressing her thoughts soon.  Peace and Blessings, Shelbee

IN HER WORDS

In my mind having Diabetes does not kill me it makes me stronger.  And in real life it could not make me strong without GOD!

Today, when I went into the clinic, I saw this lady sitting and talking to my Mom and then I see this big guy with a big camera.  My Mom tells me to have a seat, so I do and then the reporter started to ask me questions.  I am so amazed, because it was all happening so fast and then she asked me how do I work the meter and how I drawl the insulin out of the vial for my lunch bolus and explained the units on the syringe.  And the photographer took pictures of everything. 

My day with the reporter was great.

Nasara's Words

When I am low I start to shake, my heart beats fast, I feel dizzy, hunger, weak, and irritable. When I am high I am very thirsty - sometimes my vision gets blurred. Sometimes I get mad because I have it and sometimes I get discouraged. But I am happy to be me. My friends like to learn about it. I had a pump holiday. You get used to pumping. When I start to give myself a shot - I kept doing the same spot. When I check my blood sugar - all my friends crowd around me. Sometimes it is fun and sometimes it is not. So don't be discouraged, if you get a insulin pump (I have a blue Cozmo) it is great because it is so much easier and if you get into a sport you can keep track of your blood sugar.

What I like to do

I like to draw, do hair and school. I like to play with my friends and family. I love the outdoors (animals and insects) and swimming. There is so much to do other than watch T.V. This is me and my friend Kiki at Diabetes Day Camp at Bullrun Park in 2005 (I think)