Comments on: National Invisible Chronic Illness Week Is September 10th Through The 16th.

By: Tammy Hayes

Tammy Hayes — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:32:58 +0000

I have been diabetic since 1980, age 9. I have Type 1 and am insulin dependant. I also have three healthy children, born in 1991, 1992 and 1994. They were all 2-3 weeks early and all weighed between 7 and 8 1/2 pounds. All born by C-Section, first was breech, second was in a little stress and was too risky to deliver natural after two sections. My only problem during pregnancy was my blood sugar dropping very low with no warning, I passed out a lot and was not able to drive far with out someone with me, also had some highs, but those were manageable compared to the lows, this was all new to me, I have had reactions before but never like these, never had to go to the hosp. to get glucose to bring me out of it.

By: melissa

melissa — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:59:13 +0000

This is a perfect time to help educate our peers about the illnesses that we live with. Diabetes, fibromyalgia, etc. Let’s help one another.

By: National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week

National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:02:48 +0000

[...] folks! Thanks to Kendra and Laura, I was informed that today kicks off the National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness [...]

By: julie anna

julie anna — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:40:42 +0000

Very interesting, thanks for keeping us in the loop. I think these sorts of movements, like National Eating Disorder Week, are great ways to raise awareness. As a journalist, I know that having the time hook is nice and gives the media an excuse to write it up.

By: julie anna

julie anna — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:40:17 +0000

Very interesting, thanks for keeping us in the loop. I think these sorts of movements, like National Eating Disorder Week, are greta ways to raise awareness. As a journalist, I know that having the time hook is nice and gives the media an excuse to write it up.

By: alicia

alicia — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:45:42 +0000

Ah, I had no idea! Thanks to you and Laura for the update!