I thought it was old and expired and an error message. I happened to have an older blood-glucose monitor and tested Alexa on Sunday. Upon our return on a Saturday, these symptoms did not stop. I thought maybe I was being paranoid even though mother’s intuition told me different. I knew these were possible warning signs of T1D, but I tried to put that thought out of my head, as we were walking 20+ miles a day and it was very hot. Alexa Karamis and “Sweet Life”, shared by her mother Heidiĭuring our family vacation at Disney in May 2016, I noticed my daughter Alexa’s excessive thirst and frequent urination. And it’s also a day where Dom can see he is not alone. All the people that come out to show their support and love is just incredible. What would you tell someone with T1D or a newly diagnosed family about the Walk program? We have met many families who are just like ours and know what we go through on a daily basis. Joining the JDRF T1D community also reminds us that we are not alone. I know JDRF-funded researchers are working to make the lives of T1D’s better. Now, hearing about the research updates brings me hope. When Dom was diagnosed, receiving JDRF’s Bag of Hope meant the world to us. How has JDRF’s support made a difference for Dominic and your family? I have to fight for this to make his life better. I knew getting involved with JDRF was exactly what I needed to do to try to make a difference in Dom’s life. She shared with me what to expect at the walk, where to register, and how to get team shirts. She shared her team’s videos with me, which inspired many of our YouTube videos. Laura was the one to inform me about JDRF and the upcoming walk, and she helped me get started creating a team. It made such a huge difference having someone to talk to who knew what we were going through. She helped me to get in touch with Laura Zakrzewski, who is a mom in the area with a child, Christian, who also lives with diabetes. Why did you decide to get involved with JDRF and the Bucks County Walk?Īt our three-month post-diagnosis appointment at CHOP, the nurse practitioner could see that I was still pretty devastated about Dominic’s diagnosis. He loves to hang out with his friends and family, as well as play football, basketball and Fortnite. We were shocked and scared, and we had no idea what this meant for him.ĭominic is now a third grader with two younger brothers. When we were told that Dominic had T1D and that CHOP’s emergency room was waiting for us, we didn’t even know what this disease was. It’s the day our lives changed forever and my son Dominic’s childhood was no longer carefree.ĭominic was just a toddler when we saw the doctor for symptoms such as extreme thirst and frequent urination. March 23, 2013, is a date that we will never forget. Read below to find out what the One Walk program means to two of the top 2018 Bucks County family teams: Dominic DeSimone and “Dominic’s Dynasty”, shared by his mother Mindy We rely on each other for love and support. We have become very close with other families that are also involved in JDRF, and it means everything to us. When your friends and family come together at your local JDRF One Walk, you create change and positively impact lives of those living with T1D.īeing a part of JDRF has helped us build a network of community and friends. Today, we celebrate the driving force of our One Walk program-our Family Walk teams. Welcome to the JDRF One Walk Bucks County Countdown! This week we are spotlighting our Bucks Walk volunteers and all that they make possible.
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