Raising Ryker: Type 1 Strong

Raising Ryker: Type 1 Strong Ryker’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes

09/02/2026

Scent detection has begun!

So this past week, I have managed to celebrate with my classmate and friend on his 9th birthday, then he celebrated with...
09/01/2026

So this past week, I have managed to celebrate with my classmate and friend on his 9th birthday, then he celebrated with me on my 9th birthday (we share the same birthdate!). I had a birthday party at Ninja Nation. I am officially 9 years old!!

In addition, we got the cutest pictures and videos of Shadow. He is sooo precious! He has been detecting his food by scent. He has the typically doodle spread going on 😂

I can’t believe it, we are 57% of the way to our goal. Please keep sharing, as this is making a huge difference in my li...
08/26/2026

I can’t believe it, we are 57% of the way to our goal. Please keep sharing, as this is making a huge difference in my life! Thank you so much for supporting me, following my journey, sharing, praying, and being a part of my life.

Puppy love! Shadow is so cute.
08/17/2026

Puppy love! Shadow is so cute.

08/11/2026

My dog loves singing and music too. 😊

Most kids have school supplies that are needed for the first day of school. Well, we do too. One picture is of Ryker’s r...
08/11/2026

Most kids have school supplies that are needed for the first day of school. Well, we do too. One picture is of Ryker’s regular school supplies.

Have you ever wondered what preparing for school is like for a kid who is diabetic? We have emergency snacks and a glucagon for each of Ryker’s classes (two teachers, Computers, Art, Music, and PE). We also have one huge tub of emergency snacks, including juice boxes, real gatorades, smarties, gummies, glucose tablets, skittles, and so much more. We have a case of real Dr Pepper in case Ryker drops really low. Another container is full of medical supplies: an extra sensor, extra pumps, a glucose meter, test strips, lancets, a blood ketone meter and test strips, glucose gummies, glucagon, nausea medicine, alcohol wipes, unisolve, ibuprofen, needles, and glucose gel. Instructions for each of Ryker’s teachers on how to use the glucagon in case of Ryker going unconscious and instructions and information about Ryker and how he will feel when high/low. We will also be sending a vial of insulin for his pumps and a short acting insulin pen. The best part this year, I will be sending the teachers and his school nurse with a sugar pixel to have Rykers number on a display at their desk so they don’t need to look at his phone to know what is going on.

Ryker will have his phone on him at all times and will wear an Apple Watch to have constant monitoring of his numbers. He will have his nurse monitoring him throughout the school day: pre-bolusing for snacks and meals, putting him in activity mode when he has PE and/or recess, and will essentially be his pancreas. Ryker is planning to join Marathon Kids this year, which means more exercise and closer monitoring, as he drops quickly with exercise.

I am so thankful for all of the technology and tools, but this is a lot. It is a lot for a kid to carry, it is a lot to ask of Ryker’s school nurse and his teachers. They are all his biggest supporters and are truly amazing and we are so grateful that we have the best school and support network! 💕 Thank you to everyone at school that keeps Ryker safe!!!!

I can’t believe it - today Shadow made it from his breeder, Mountain View Doodles, in Oregon to his trainer, Bowen Elite...
08/08/2026

I can’t believe it - today Shadow made it from his breeder, Mountain View Doodles, in Oregon to his trainer, Bowen Elite Service Dogs, in Idaho. Training will be starting and all these cute looks and lounging around are going to continue while he is learning to be an important part of my life!

The past few days, I got to learn about my Zadie’s heart. I went on the treadmill a few times and I lifted weights for ...
08/02/2026

The past few days, I got to learn about my Zadie’s heart. I went on the treadmill a few times and I lifted weights for a few minutes today. That was hard! Hard work comes with a payoff. Now I need to work on getting in shape to protect myself further.

We still have 48% to go, but guess what? They are starting training next month!!! This moved us up 4 months. We will no...
07/28/2026

We still have 48% to go, but guess what? They are starting training next month!!! This moved us up 4 months. We will now be bringing home my Diabetic Alert Dog (DAD) in 2027. We still have just over $15,000 to raise, so now we have to get our butts in gear and figure out some great ideas on fundraising!

Thank you to everyone for making this happen and getting us one step closer to bringing home Shadow. I am so appreciative of everyone that is following my journey, sharing, and helping in any way they can.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/25abeaa2e
Venmo: -Terry-77

Just because I have diabetes doesn’t mean I am not held accountable for my daily reading - at least I have a comfy pillo...
07/24/2026

Just because I have diabetes doesn’t mean I am not held accountable for my daily reading - at least I have a comfy pillow 🥰

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