She kept getting sicker and sicker

June 26, 2017 | 12m 00s

A daughter details her role as a caregiver for her mother who was battling diabetes ketoacidosis and the decision to go to the emergency room without insurance; she also discusses what daily life is like taking care of a loved one with type 1 diabetes.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:10 - 19

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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