Seven posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 10/29-11/4/2023.
10/29/2023 – Dealing With Judgment – Maintaining mental health is a challenge with a chronic disease. The risks can be increased by uncaring comments, but they can be mitigated by a strong support community.
10/30/2023 – Challenges of transitioning to adult CF care may be hardest for parents – This study put some data behind the experiences of families dealing with the progression to adulthood.
10/31/2023 – “I hope Jacob has a bright, long, fulfilled life”: Mum Morag shares Jacob’s story – Another story that proves that life with CF is combination of similarities and unique aspects.
11/01/2023 – Weekly insulin injections have the potential to be as effective in diabetes management as now-common daily injection regimes – This study was targeted at individuals with Type 1 diabetes; however, it’s possible that similar results could be achieved by individuals with CF-related diabetes.
11/02/2023 – Coping With Gastrointestinal Problems – Digestive problems are common in people living with CF; however, this story deals with extreme and, fortunately, rare complications. The coping strategies suggested in the story can be adapted to other conditions.
11/03/2023 – Complex genetic diversity found among P. aeruginosa strains – Another case of basic research necessary to advance CF treatments. Understanding the wide range of Pseudomonas strains could lead to new diagnosis techniques and treatment approaches.
11/04/2023 – “I hope Jacob has a bright, long, fulfilled life”: Mum Morag shares Jacob’s story – It’s heartening to read stories about childre with rough starts who get on the right track.