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Katrina Huckabay

Executive Director
Kansas City Type One Diabetes Foundation
Kansas City, MO
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About Katrina Huckabay

My name is Katrina Huckabay and 6 years ago when my daughter was 2 ½ years old she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I was then a young mom and felt alone but since that time I have grown as a mother. I have now found my passion in life and my mission, my D-Mom Mission, to educate everyone I come in contact with about Type 1 Diabetes. My passion in life is to support families and adults that are on the Type 1 journey with us.

My “day job” is being an in-home childcare provider specializing in the care of children with Type 1 Diabetes and other debilitating conditions. I am also the Executive Director of the Kansas City Type One Diabetes Foundation, an affiliate of the Type One Diabetes Foundation (www.todf.org). Additionally I make time to be a member of the Diabetes Advocates, Luminary for the Blue Heel Society, and a Glu Ambassador.

I am the mother to 2 amazing children Aly (8) and Joel (3) and partner to Justin, my husband of almost 10 years.

Recent blog posts from Katrina Huckabay

Diabetes

Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood and your main source of energy.

Burden and Blessing

When Type 1 Diabetes rudely enters your life it can seem like such a huge burden.

Diabetes Organizer

  

Mommy Vacation

As a mom we go day in and day out taking care of our children, significant others, houses, and all the other things that come along with being a mother.

Diabetes Awareness Month Initiatives

As many of you know November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day.

October DSMA Blog Carnival

What would your comment be on meter accuracy at the Diabetes Technology Society meeting?

OUCH!

So this morning I got up to start my day with a nice warm shower, I have some Kansas City Type One Diabetes Foundation business to do today, and while in the shower I saw on the floor a used infusi

Advice for Parents

Advice for Parents of Children with Diabetes

A Parent's Struggle

We, as parents, often attach to our children, our own dreams, fantasies, and hopes for a better future. Children are our second chance.

Will it EVER get any easier?

When a child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes we as parents always wonder … Will it ever get any easier or better?

Like an Infant

In my opinion having a diabetic child in your home is in some ways like having an infant in your home.

A Mothers Wish

As a mother we always have hopes/dreams/wishes for our children.

First Day of School Prayer

Lord,

Throwback Thursday

This picture was taken when Aly was in her very first year after diagnosis, she was 3 years old.

D x's 3

As I have posted before for my "Daytime" job is working as an in-home child care provider specializing in the care of CWD.

Safe at School

 

Happy Blue Friday

Blue Fridays is an initiative that was started to bring attention to World Diabetes Day, and to advocate and bring awareness for diabetes and the people living with it.

One Great Thing

One great thing that Aly does well in regards to her diabetes management is testing her blood sugar with out even caring.

Will a cure ever come?

Will a cure for Type 1 Diabetes ever come? This question is on the minds of every adult, child, mother, father, brother, sister, cousin, anyone who is touched by the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.

Fear of more

So you have a child diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes where does that leave you with wanting future children? Do you go on with family planning and hope for the best?

Who am I?

Who am I? Well that is a very good question.
More from Katrina's blog "D-Mom on a Mission"

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