Cystic fibrosis is a life-long, complex, chronic illness with many changing and interacting elements. Today, people with cystic fibrosis have a life-expectancy of almost 50 years, yet the majority of people born with this disease will not live past their twenties....
Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a unique type of diabetes that is common in people with cystic fibrosis. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, CFRD can be managed successfully. Causes of CFRD There are two types of diabetes in people without cystic...
Everyone needs help at some time – especially during a global pandemic! People are hardwired to want to do things on their own and be independent-minded. Asking for help often makes people feel uneasy and even at times, vulnerable. Another fear that people may...
Often when a baby is first diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, parents may never have previously heard of the condition. They are told to perform physiotherapy twice a day, there is a strict regime of drugs, a strict nutritional procedure, cross infection concerns with...
People donate to a cause because they believe in the charitable mission. If only it were that simple to raise much needed charitable funds. When it comes to raising funds for a charity, as to who is responsible for this task can often be a loaded question. Yet, there...