2009 Walk For A Cure

We want a cure for juvenile diabetes (type 1 diabetes). Therefore, every year we "Walk for a Cure" at the JDRF Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes. We walked with our team last Saturday (Oct. 31st). Why do we walk? Why do we want a cure? Why do we care? Because, our Westin has type 1 diabetes and we want a cure! Juvenile Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin in the body. The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is still unknown. Scientists do know that in most people it is caused by their body's own immune system, which normally fights off harmful bacteria and viruses, mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells in their pancreas. Westin was diagnosed when he was only two. While the rest of us were getting over being sick, he continued to get worse with other symptoms and lose weight until he was hospitalized. This is when his world (and ours) changed. With constant blood glucose monitoring and regular insulin injections, he can lead an active, healthy, productive life just like anyone else...but insulin is NOT a cure! There are still many risk factors involved with having juvenile diabetes and we want a real cure, therefore, we walk for a cure! The walk is always a lot of fun and we always have great family support! WE LOVE YOU WESTIN!

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