Dmytro Shybaiev, born on 21.09.2021
Diagnosis: Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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Dmytro is only four years old. He does not yet understand why his life suddenly became filled with injections, why his favorite treats disappeared, and why restrictions took their place. Dmytro has diabetes, and he is just beginning to learn how to live with this diagnosis.
At the beginning of September, the boy was taking medication in syrup form. His parents noticed that Dmytro started drinking much more water than usual. After medical examinations, it turned out that his blood sugar level exceeded the normal range by almost four times, and the child was urgently hospitalized. In the hospital, doctors diagnosed him with type 1 diabetes. This is an incurable chronic disease that requires lifelong insulin therapy.
In a very short time, Dmytro’s parents had to learn a lot: understand different types of insulin, learn how to use a glucometer, count carbohydrates, and keep daily records. The family is adjusting to a new rhythm of life — with constant glucose monitoring and increased attention to nutrition.
Today, modern technologies help make life easier for people with diabetes. One of them is a continuous and painless glucose monitoring system: a small sensor is attached to the arm and transmits readings to a smartphone app. Instead of pricking a finger up to ten times a day, it is enough to replace the sensor once every two weeks. There is also an injection port — an alternative to painful insulin injections. It allows only one puncture every three days, significantly reducing pain and stress for the child.
For young patients like Dmytro, these devices are not just a convenience, but a step toward a childhood without pain and tears. However, for the family, this is a significant financial burden. Every month, two sensors and ten injection ports are required. The total monthly cost of these supplies is 8,000 UAH (approximately 190 US dollars). Our goal is to support Dmytro’s family and provide the boy with the necessary supplies for three months.
Every contribution means less pain, less fear, and more calm days in the life of a four-year-old boy.
