Episode 102: Girl Dad vs DadCom

Quinton, diagnosed with T1D at 10 in 1998. From day 1, he has been in full control of his diabetes. But to know that his daughter's too have this diagnosis literally changed the ball game! His youngest daughter was diagnosed at 20 months, and then 3 years later, his oldest daughter was diagnosed at 5.

Through these diagnoses, Quinton questioned, "Did I give this to my girls?"

Although his daughters know that he's had T1D for nearly 3 decades, they do not see his diabetes as their diabetes.

Today, they are 15 and 16, with the world beyond diabetes at their feet that most of us do not have. "DadCom" has all of the tricks and tips to guide them along the next chapter in their lives.

About 6 years ago, he lost complete vision in his left eye (complete detachment of the retina). 2 years ago, he lost

vision in his right eye, and for 5 months, he was without complete vision as a sole provider, single father.

Thankfully, surgery was an option, and he regained vision in his right eye. With his mom by his side, he was

able to get back to the old Q!

Before gaining the control, he has today, he used to plan his entire day around naps, not correlating it with diabetes.

Follow this amazing single dad and his story of hope, love, and perseverance.

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