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Being a mother living with diabetes or being a mother to a child with diabetes helps spark major drive, passion, and compassion.
We asked some mothers with diabetes and some mothers to children with diabetes “What would you like to share with the world this Mother’s Day?”
Meri Schuhmacher-Jackson, who blogs at Our Diabetic Life shared,”As a mother of three boys with Type 1 Diabetes, the current political environment is terrifying. I’m scared for my boy’s futures. Will they be able to get insurance because of preexisting conditions? Will they be able to afford insulin so they can stay alive? Will leaders of our government continue to taunt them and tell them they aren’t worthy of affordable care? Will they be able to see a specialist if needed?
This Mothers Day, please take a moment to think of the Mothers who work through exhaustion, true love, and tears, to keep their children alive each and every day. Think beyond the status quo. Find empathy. And, if you can, find ways to ease the burden of those who often put their own needs last. Reach out to the Mothers. Tell them you’ll fight for a better future alongside them. They need to know everything is going to be ok, and I’ll bet you they could use a friend as well.”
A woman who would like to remain anonymous lives with type 2 diabetes and says, “I would like to thank my children and husband for making me a mother and for sticking with me through my 27 years with type 2 diabetes. Life with type 2 diabetes has motivated my family to make positive lifestyle choices and helped me become a more caring person.”
Pam Swertfeger Moskal, a Registered Nurse who is active with the JDRF reminds us that women with diabetes can have children. She says, “I have been blessed with 4 healthy children. And I carried all 4 of them without the use of a CGM or insulin pump.”
Our assistant editor and diabetes advocate, Sarah K shares how “Being a mom has always been something that was important to me. I worried so much, though, through my first pregnancy, that I didn’t enjoy it like I should have. With my second pregnancy, I made it a goal to worry less and enjoy it more… and I did. I still worried, but I didn’t let it control me. I’ve allowed that thinking to follow me even now that my oldest is almost 6 and youngest is almost 2.
I don’t want my children to see a mom who lets the worry of living with diabetes hold her back from doing whatever she wants. That I’m just like any other mom, but who just so happens to check her sugar often, wears a pump on her hip, and maybe sometimes sneaks their halloween candy when she doesn’t feel quite right. Motherhood has taught me that they watch every little thing you do, and how you handle different situations. I want them to learn that no matter what life throws at you, that no matter what path you are given, to take it and run with it. To use obstacles as learning experiences, not blockers or hindrances.
Because we’re always learning, adapting, and growing, no matter how old we are, or how different we may be.”
Our editorial director, Allison Caggia writes, “I hope that that I am setting a good example for my children on how to handle adversity head on as well as how to take care of themselves by eating healthy and exercising. In life, there are some things we can’t control, but we should do everything we can with what remains in our power!”
Roxanne Dikeman’s son Dave has type 1 diabetes. She shared a yummy tip for those of us looking for diabetes friendly treats. She writes, “There’s a low carb alternative to any dessert food. We love Carolyn Ketchum (at alldayidreamaboutfood) and Maria Emmerich“.
Ellen Sherman shared, “Being a mother with diabetes makes you appreciate the gift of being a mother. When you are diabetic, you need to take extra care of yourself throughout the nine months of pregnancy. Difficult but essential. It is well worth the effort.”
Our very pregnant editor emeritus and author of Pregnancy With Type 1 Diabetes, Ginger Vieira writes, “Before I had children, I wondered how my type 1 diabetes would impact my ability to parent. How often would I have to say, “No, you need to wait…mama’s blood sugar is low.” In reality, yeah, there are times I have to say that, but overall, I’m just like any other mom: I have to juggle a variety of aspects of real life with parenting. In the end, it’s not a big deal, it doesn’t define who I am as a parent, and if anything, I think it makes me a better parent by showing my child on a daily basis what persistence, discipline, and positivity in the face of challenge looks like!”
Blogger and diabetes advocate, Brittany Gilleland shared that “Motherhood has made me a better diabetic with knowing I have more to lose. Every decision I make is not only for my health but for my children’s future. To be a better mom I have to first take care of myself.”
Kelly Close of Close Concerns and diaTribe writes,”I am most motivated when I think of the impact of my diabetes on my kids – this is something I can make better or worse through my choices…here’s to good choices and to all the mothers with diabetes and mothers of children with diabetes.”
Cheers to that!
Thank you to all the mothers and nurturing women touched by diabetes who give so much of themselves to take such good care of others. Thanks, mom!
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