Diabetes anyone?

[wendybeth]

My niece has Type I- developed it when she was only six. It hasn't been easy for her, but she went on to have a very normal childhood (she was a cheerleader through most of school, etc), and now is married with two great kids. Tricia had a hard time stabilizing her sugar levels and eventually got an insulin pump, but she took it all in stride. There is a lot of support out there for Madz- great educational camps, clubs, etc, and I know she's a very responsible, mature girl so I think she's going to be more than fine! Hugs to you both- I know this is scary stuff, but it's manageable and from what I understand the experts feel a cure is very much on the horizon.