As I had time to scroll through the news this morning, I came across a family's fight with the B.C. school board regarding the care of their diabetic son. Little did I know this would end up taking up so much of my time today. I've been busy posting comments and responses.
I certainly managed to get the attention of some very closed-minded persons, especially one in particular, krys263. He is the kind of person that I live to encounter both in person and on-line. Because of people like him, I find a reason to fight for change of public perception. It also inspires me to go further, maybe local politics. I know that is definitively going to happen. Just not sure when yet.
Here are some examples of what is little krys263's head:
1. Children with Diabetes are not " normal".
2. Parents are creating a cruel fantasy to tell their children with the illness that they live healthy lives.
3. That it's not a teacher's responsibility to make sure your children are safe and kept healthy in school. You, as parents, need to be available at anytime of the day to go to school and take care of your responsibilities.
And it just goes on and on and on. Please go and read the negative commentators. Let the first-mentioned know how you feel about this. Let me know how you feel about this.
As we are in different stages of fundraising for Diabetes, across Canada and North America, this article is a perfect example and opportunity to get the word out about research needed to help our children, adults, grandparents, etc, towards that "normal" life. And to educate the uneducated about the causes, the treatments and the options for Diabetes I & II.
Sadly, even in the health profession, misconception and lack of knowledge is predominate. I've personally encountered nurses who had no idea how to check blood sugar or even what the numbers meant. And yet they went to school for this stuff.
And then we have 12 yr old Connor AED1, who stated this:
"I am 12 and have diabetes and wear a pump. It seems stupid that some schools can take care of it and others don't want to make an effort to learn a few things."
Out of the mouth of babes, comes clarity and truth. Take Connor's insight and help him and our children to spread some enlightenment to us now-blind adults. Children lose their innocence because of adults and the lessons they learn from these same adults. Yet those adults want to know what is wrong with our youth today. This was also the problem when I was a teenager. But I was listening and it made me a better person for it.
Connor, you are a smart cookie who is not blind to the wrongs of world. Do your best for yourself and those you love. Never forget your fellow man whether you know them or not. We all need help and understanding somewhere down the line.
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