CDE Interview with Janet Howard-Ducsay

I'm very much enjoying my new position with The Diabetes Council. In case you haven't had the chance to check it out, I recommend you take a look over there. It's a new site, and we're getting more information up frequently, but there is still a TON of great stuff.

I conducted my 2nd CDE interview recently with Janet Howard- Ducsay from Redlands Community Hospital. The CDE's I've known since my kids have been diagnosed have always been hard-working and patient dedicated. You can tell that each and every CDE I talk to always wants the best for their patients, and it shows here with Janice. Take a look over our interview and share with friends and family that may be interested in a Diabetes perspective from a CDE's point of view.

http://www.thediabetescouncil.com/cde-interview-janet-howard-ducsay/

Growing Up with Diabetes

What's the saying they always say, "Kids grow up so fast"? Boy, is that true, but you know what? Kids with Diabetes grow up even faster! Like light speed faster. I mean it was only yesterday that my little girl was learning to walk and talk. After her diabetes diagnosis, she was ready to take on the world, always wanting to learn more, do more and manage more. And here's the kicker, she's only 5 years old.

So as I'm working earlier today, Hayleigh was helping me get lunch ready. I hear a clicking sound and look over and what do I see?

I ask "What are you doing Mags?" and she responds nonchalantly with, "Oh, nothing, just testing myself for lunch".... 

Wait a second, when did I blink and this tiny little lady become independent and wanting to test herself, at 5! 

SO yes folks, kids with Diabetes do grow up even faster! We joked last week when she asked about testing herself and she asked when her brother first tested himself, well, I told her "He was 7"... She grinned and was like "Okay then".... I guess this is what set this in motion, it's always a competition, however, little did she know he didn't get diagnosed until he was 6, so she had him beat there by 2 years, but that's something' we'll keep as our little secret, since she thinks she's winning.