Tag: diabetes
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Running With the Wrong Crowd: My Best (and Worst) Relay Race
Get Pregnant Fast I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to join a team for a new running event in Portland, Oregon, known as the 8 Track Relay—a 24-hour relay race paired with a lively music festival that embraced a ’70s vibe. My only connection was with a friend, Jenna, who had posted on social media, looking…
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State Representative Responds Insensitively to Mother Seeking Help with Daughter’s Diabetes Supplies
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that highlights the struggles of families dealing with chronic illnesses, Mississippi State Representative Mark Thompson recently faced backlash for his insensitive response to a mother advocating for her daughter with Type 1 diabetes. Sarah Johnson’s eight-year-old daughter has been relying on Medicaid for her insulin pump supplies for…
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Navigating Dating When Your Child Has a Chronic Illness
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to dating, knowing when to share that your child has a chronic illness can be a tricky proposition. Do you break the news on the first date over a salad, or is it better to mention it in your online dating profile before any flirty exchanges begin? Imagine this:…