Growing up with cystic fibrosis, my parents always encouraged me to take responsibility and be open and honest about my disease. That's why my number one piece of advice for parents of kids with CF is to entrust your child with small bits of responsibility at an early age so that they can take care of themselves down the road.
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I learned that service dogs for diabetics can be trained to detect the scent of high or low blood sugar. Could this type of training be effective for teaching my service dog to detect when I have a bacterial infection?
To the moms of children with CF who feel isolated in their journey — you are not alone. This is my letter to you, from someone who understands.
With help and support from my parents, I felt empowered to make my first big decision with my cystic fibrosis care: When to remove my G-tube.
Caring for a child with CF can be a lot to juggle — from the many medications and daily treatments to the endless doctor's appointments. But I’ve found a system that helps me stay organized and stress-free so that I can focus on what really matters.