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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there!

I do not know where I would be without my own mom. D-Mom’s have an extremely hard job and i truly have no idea how they do it every single day.

I was diagnosed with t1d when I was six years old. Before me, nobody else in my family had been diagnosed with type 1. My mom took it upon herself to learn everything she could about type 1 diabetes to better help me in anyway that she could. My mom is the soul reason why I have done as well diabetes wise as I have. She is also the reason I have the attitude towards diabetes that I do. My mom truly is incredible. She basically gave me the foundation I needed to successfully manage diabetes. Without her, I do not know where I would be right now. Not doing as well as I am now I presume as I do not entirely think that is possible. I am so blessed and thankful for my mom every single day as I know without her, I would not be where I am today whether it be related to diabetes or in life in general. She has also helped shaped me into who I am today. I am so thankful for her and all she has done for me. She has always been there for me when I needed her. She has been there through all of the highs and the lows of diabetes. She knows better than anybody just how difficult this is day end and day out. She has always been encouraging and has wanted me to succeed. When it has come to diabetes she has always been nothing but supportive towards me. I know sometimes there have been times where this is extremely difficult for her. Somehow, we have survived eleven years with diabetes. She has always been supportive of me and has always been there when I needed her. I truly feel as though I am ready to handle the world on my own this fall when I go off to college and it is all because of her. I am beyond thankful and blessed for everything my mom has done for me. I will carry the lessons and everything she has taught me as I continue to grow older and life goes beyond the halls of high school. So in short, I am very thankful for my mom. My mom has given me the tools necessary to manage my diabetes and it is up to me to use them. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done.

To all the D-moms, you guys are AMAZING! You have the toughest job in my opinion! I honestly do not know how you guys do it every single day! You are essential when it comes to diabetes management! Give yourselves a pat on the back for everything you do every single day, you seriously deserve it. You do not have an easy job. I commend each and every single one of you for all you do everyday.

In short, take the time and wish your mom a Happy Mother’s Day today! Show her you love her, and that you care. Also, feel free to tell us all about your mom and anyway she has helped you over the years. Whether it be related to diabetes or not.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mom’s out there!

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Wow Cayla, thanks for sharing that beautiful tribute to your mom, you are very lucky!

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Nice. I hope you show this to your mom. As I mentioned to @Lorraine, D-Moms (and D-Dads, too!) humble me.

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Cayla you could not have said it better

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This is such a heartfelt post - I hope you shared it with your Mom.

As a D-Mom, I can say that although it can be a lot of work and at times a bit of worry, I could not do what I do for Caleb without the strength, adaptability, trust and emotional fortitude that he possesses and demonstrates on a continual basis. I doubt you are any different than he is in these ways. It is humbling to see your own child persevere through a diabetes diagnosis, and then flourish and succeed in so many ways despite the inherent struggles that it presents. He is the inspiration for anything that I might do to help him succeed in managing his diabetes. You all are.

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What wonderful words about your mother! She sounds like an amazing woman.

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Just bringing this back, as it’s just a beautiful tribute to d-moms

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

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Happy Mother’s Day, right back at you and to all mothers everywhere!

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This is from a year ago, but still very true! Even though I am now a college student who has full responsibility for her diabetes, I know if I ever need my mom, she is only a phone call away. A few weeks ago actually this was proven true when I had a scary middle of the night low, and just like she always has been, she was there to talk to even though she had to get up early for work the next morning. Mothers are truly a blessing and I don’t know where I would be without my own. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful mother.

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And you mother is blessed to have such an appreciative daughter!