Belle's Life With Type 1 Diabetes & Finding a Cure

[Crystal2133]

My son has Type 1 and as a parent, I appreciate all you are doing! This is a touching video and I pray for your sweetheart and mine...we will have a cure. My son is 9 and was diagnosed July 25, 2009

[kyle95901]

i have diabetes and im 10

[Clandestinemonkey]

Wow 2 is so young to be getting type 1. Thanks for being so supportive of her, she'll need your help for years to come.

[Jerred38]

I was diagnosed at 13.Trust me when i say this.Its not as bad as you think .Somedays it will be difficult and somedays it will be a breeze.Also it is not your fault there is absolutly nothing in the world you could have done to prevent this.And finally let me let you know that God is always and will always be watching out for Bella.

[TheJude2008]

Aint it just!..........diabetes is for ever!

[GriffsGorillaz]

My son has type 1. It is very sad. Check out his video on you tube...search for: GriffsGorillaz

[tangerine1384]

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[WISHINGandDREAMING]

Thank you to everyone who has watched the video & written encouraging comments. We wish each of you the best. Hang in there. Some days are so hard, but I know there will be a cure someday.

Until there's a cure...

[tiggirl27]

Please see Dr Faustman's video on a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Search for Dr. Faustman's BCG Trial info movie on you tube

[kaylamicheals]

i have type 1 diabetes and i am 14 years old i have had it since i was 3 years old and didnt get my pump untill i was 5 or 6 i hope you guys have luck and never give up hope!:]

[danceforeternity112]

What I don't like about what some people say about diabetes is that it's an illness. It isn't. Your body can be perfectly healthy if you have diabetes if you take care of your self. It's kind of like getting a body part amputated. you're completely healthy but something is missing.

This is an amazing video

[heatherbrand2006]

Your video touched me as I have a 3 year old with Type 1. She was just diagnosed 4 moths ago. She will be on a pump in a few weeks. I wish you all the best!

[WISHINGandDREAMING]

Our daughter is almost four now and has been on the pump for about 9 months. We agonized over the decision, but it was the best thing we could have done. I can't imagine her being without it now. Good luck to you!!!

[larbacmc]

WishingAnd Dreaming

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[malagny]

HI! was very nice to see your movie....it's sad to see a so young girl with so much to support! Our girl is 2years and 3 months and was diagnostic on january 2008. We have the pump and life is so easy with! We send you all our best courage and hello to your girl from switzerland!

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[clairebear235]

This is a great video! I feel so bad she was diagnosed at such a young age! she is just sooo cute! God bless you..i hope belle will have a very good life..just tell her to always watch her self and always make sure she is alright!

[StopClimateCrisis]

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[WISHINGandDREAMING]

Thank you for the info, but that video is referring to Type 2 diabetes, which is a metabolic disease, which can be controlled/affected by diet, activity level, etc. Type 1 (Juvenile Diabetes), which is what my daughter has, is an auto immune disease. Even with a perfect weight, diet, and exercise, type 1 requires insulin injections, because their little bodies do not produce any insulin anymore. I agree poor diets & obesity are huge problems, but Type 1 & 2 are very different diseases.

[TheJude2008]

@WISHINGandDREAMING Thankyou...I have type 1 and have had for years.....I did not eat too much.....I did not eat too much sugar.....It just happened to me...ten years ago..........much love to all diabetics

[anitasabidi]

please be patient and never stop encoraging her. i am a type 1 diabetes and now i am 24, growing in a small country but i survive. and i bet she will too.. using injection was a horror for me, but now i am using a pump. wishing so much for your beautiful duaghter..

[doktormean]

Beautiful video. My daughter was diagnosed at 18 mnths old. She is now four and has been pumping for two years. The learning curve you are experienceing is huge. So much more so with a child that cannot always recognize or communicate her body's syptoms. I know why people are pushung the pump, it really is an incredible tool, but you and your pediatric endo will know when you are ready for that step. From one mom of a toddler with D to another I wish you all the best.

[killernascar18]

what song is this?

[WISHINGandDREAMING]

It's called "Someday," by All-4-One.

[larbacmc]

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[killernascar18]

hey what song is this

[love4holiness]

If you don't already see a pediatric ENDOCRINOLOGIST, please find one asap. Family doctors are nice, but do NOT know all they need to to help Belle as much as she needs. She absolutely does NOT need to wait 7 yrs. before pumping! There are tiny babies on pumps. Pumps improve HER life, YOUR life, and HER health! Don't wait, it is very important. There are thousands of toddlers on pumps & waiting is NOT something Belle needs to do, she can improve her life NOW. God bless you with wisdom...

[WISHINGandDREAMING]

We do see a pediatric endocrinologist. She's one that came very highly recommended, too. While I don't want to put too many details about the specifics of her treatment online (posting this video was a step into new territory for us), we are definitely exploring all of our options and have her best interest at heart, obviously. She was only diagnosed 4 months ago, and she's still definitely in the "honeymoon period," so we are still learning daily. Thank you for the info!

[love4holiness]

Great, glad you see a ped endo. Not trying to insult you (please don't think that) but we saw one that also came HIGHLY recommended for a few months. He wanted us to wait a year before pumping. After doing a LOT of research on my own I found this was not a requirement & a kid could even breeze through the honeymoon phase on a pump. So we found a different endo & we are thrilled with this one for a year now! =) Just be PROACTIVE for Belle's health, please. Learn as much as you can on your OWN.

[love4holiness]

My 11 yr. old also has this devastating disease. I don't know how long ago Belle's diagnosis was, but if you're still in the beginning phase, you're feeling overwhelmed & very sad, I know. Trust me, it never gets easy, but it does become more routine & easiER. Get Belle on a pump as SOON AS POSSIBLE. After a year on shots, her Omnipod changed her life!! We all pray for a cure, but until then, keep your chin up & teacher Belle that she CAN overcome this adversity. God bless your family. =)

[WISHINGandDREAMING]

Thank you! I just watched your video, too, and it's awesome! We've heard a lot about the pump, but we've been told she needs to be at least 7 years old before that's an option, thousands of needles away from now :(, but we've heard they are wonderful. Thanks again for your comforting words. We'll continue to pray for a CURE! I have faith it will happen someday!

[love4holiness]

You really need to see an ENDOCRINOLOGIST if you don't already. A pediatric one if possible... and Belle absolutely does NOT have to wait 7 years before the pump! The youngest pumper to date was only 2 days old when he went on the pump & there are literally thousands of toddlers pumping! Please find a supportive doctor/endo who understands that. A pump will improve Belle's life, your life, and her health! God bless you & give you wisdom on your journey. =)

[justintheeditor]

Erin, you have such a beautiful family and my heart is with you.

[LaceyGiGi]

Belle is an extraordinary little angel who radiates love and happiness to all those around her. What a vibrant personality!