Let me take a few moments and introduce myself. I am Dr. Felicia Mitchell, a pharmacist with Moye's. But, first and foremost like so many women today in the workforce, I am a mom! The job that never ends, but pays you back with warm hugs and sloppy kisses!
Being a pharmacist has helped me as a mother several times when I have dealt with medical illnesses in my children, but it especially came in handy this past July. My son J, then just four years old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. While we do have a family history of diabetes, the diagnosis still came as a huge shock to our family. It gave me somewhat of a peace of mind knowing already about how to give shots, how the insulin works, and how to use a blood sugar testing machine (glucometer.) But, there wasn't a class in pharmacy school that prepared me for the emotional roller coaster I was boarding. It has been (and in many ways still is) a very bumpy ride. It was hard to remove myself from the situation and actually use my knowledge. It was very soon after than I realized that us moms are way stronger than we think! (I also learned that our children are even stronger than us!!)
Some of you may follow this blog for general entertainment, but others of you might be the mom of a child who is diabetic (also known as a juvenile diabetic.) Either way, Moye's decided to start this blog as a support system for all the moms out there with diabetic children who need somewhere to turn to have someone to listen or understand about what they are going through and read valuable information. Another revelation I have realized since July is the abundant lack of education about diabetes in young children in our community. That is the second reason Moye's is beginning this blog. Teachers, youth pastors, grandparents and more can log on and read important information and ask questions as well.
So, welcome. And, stay tuned! New blog topics are coming soon including glucometer tips, insulin expiration dates, and tips for eating out!
Feel free to post under comments what topic you would like to see discussed in the upcoming months!
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What a wonderful idea! As you know Felcia, my son was diagnosed with type one diabetes on August 28, 2009. It has been an emotional time for all of us. I am excited to have a place to come each day for questions and ideas for meals and snacks or just to hear how others deal with the day to day issues that come up with a diabetic child!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much to starting this!
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