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Lacy (Cool) Kuehl Racing for Type 1 Diabetic Survivors
Education is Knowledge and
Knowledge is power that will help saves LIVES.
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"Check Don't Guess"
Racing for Diabetic Ketoacidosis Survivor Grayson Martin
8 year old Grayson story of surviving Type1
Sometime around early May of 2019 I noticed something was off with Grayson. He had started to lose weight, He had lost 19lbs and seemed thirsty all the time and started urinating more frequently-especially through the night. When I expressed my concerns to others that I was scared it may be Type 1 Diabetes. Most people assumed he was having a growth spurt and/or growing pains and that it was the reason for the weight loss. Some days he was OK Other times he was cranky and lethargic.
By the middle of May, he had gotten worse. When he would get home from school in the afternoon he would go straight to bed and go to sleep. His appetite had decreased and my once " Happy go lucky child that was constantly singing, dancing and cracking Jokes barely had the energy to smile.
On May 18th, I asked my mom ( who is a Diabetic herself ) to check his blood sugar when we stopped by. It was 330 and he hadn't eaten at all that morning. We headed straight to St Josephs Children Hospital but even then it was hard to grasp the idea that my 8-year son may be diabetic too.
It didn't take them long to confirm my worst fear, Grayson was a Type 1 Diabetic and he was in DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis). Grayson was admitted into the ICU right away. We spent one night in the ICU - no eating or drinking before his levels started improving. Grayson was discharged after spending two nights in the hospital and within 24 hours he was getting back to the old Grayson I had been missing.
It's only been 4 weeks since Grayson's diagnosis and he is now checking his own blood sugar 5-7 times a day and giving himself insulin injections at least 4 times a day. We are still learning how to adjust and adapt to our new daily life. Some days are better than others for sure but I know we are incredibly lucky to have caught it when we did before Grayson's condition got any worse. We know a cure would not have saved his life as ones need to be diagnosis first. We need diabetes awareness and thank Drive for Diabetes Awareness, inc for what they do to warn others and to share these stories. No parent should lose a child to Diabetes. It's preventable.
Mom, Brittany Harrelson
8 year old Grayson Martin Type 1 Diabetic Ketoacidosis Survivor. Knowing the symptoms can save ones LIFE.
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Ketone Service Dog for Drive for Diabetes Awareness
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Why #Ketone you ask? : #DKA Diabetic Ketoacidosis is what took Rocco's life and many others.
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Sudden Onset Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Know some of the symptoms Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
- Fatigue, which can be severe
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Flushing of the skin
- Dry skin
- Fruity odor to the breath, caused by ketones
- Difficulty breathing
- Mental status changes, including confusion or problems with concentration
- Thirsty all the time
- urinating frequently
- Vomiting
- Sounds like the FLU right? Well "Check Don't Guess"
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What you need to know
What is Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D, insulin-dependent or juvenile) can occur at any age, but most commonly is diagnosed from infancy to the late 30s. With T1D a person’s pancreas produces little or no insulin. Although the causes are not entirely known, scientists believe the body’s own defense system (the immune system) attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. People with T1D must inject insulin several times every day or continually infuse insulin through a pump.
Diabetic Ketoacidossis
While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle.
There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and – at present- nothing you can do to get rid of it.
- Extreme Thirst
- Frequent Urination
- Sudden Vision Changes
- Drowsiness, Lethargy
- Fruity, Sweet Odor on Breath
- Stupor/ Unconsciousness.
- Heavy Labored Breathing
- Increased Appetite
Knowing the warning signs for Type 1 diabetes could save a life.
Education about the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes is critical because Type 1 can easily be mistaken for more common illnesses, such as the flu, and misdiagnosis can have tragic consequences. As many as 3 million Americans may have Type 1 diabetes. Each year, more than 15,000 children and 15,000 adults – approximately 80 people per day – are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the U.S. Knowing the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes can save a life. Please share what you’ve learned with everyone.
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By supporting Drive for Diabetes Awareness, you play a pivotal role in helping diabetes awareness that helps, prevents, supports and ultimately educates others about diabetes and its complications. There are many ways you can help! Drive for Diabetes Awareness, INC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.