Parenting
Romeo Miller has a lot to be grateful for during this holiday season, and of these is the health of his 2-year-old daughter.
Late last month, the 34-year-old artist revealed that his daughter, River Rose Miller, has type 1 diabetes.
"River Rose Miller aka my little rocket! Before I go to bed tonight, on this special day I give thanks to you and for you,” she expressed in an Instagram post. “Behind that comely smile, there’s a fighter! I’ve never met a stronger human and I thank God every day for assigning me to be your papa."
The businessman shared a montage of heartfelt moments with his daughter undergoing treatment in the hospital along with clips of their playful daddy-daughter times, praising her strength and resilience in facing the challenges of her condition.
"At her age, there are many challenges and random sleepovers at the hospital, but our faith has never wavered and little sister Winter and Mama Drew are always by her side,” he wrote. “The silver lining? Our bond is even stronger because it's a must I be there for my daughter medically."
According to the Mayo Clinic, type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels. In individuals with type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Miller adds, “We’ve kept things private, but my daughter is one of the younger cases to be diagnosed with T1D. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (life-long) autoimmune disease that prevents your pancreas from making insulin. It requires daily management with insulin injections, shots, and blood sugar monitoring just to survive.”
The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Unlike type 2 diabetes, which is often associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity and physical inactivity, type 1 diabetes is not linked to these risk factors.
When a child with type 1 diabetes shows symptoms, it indicates that their body is not processing glucose properly. Common signs of Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, may include: increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision.
Despite his daughter’s health challenges, Miller shares that his family has been “blessed” to work with top doctors to give his child the best care possible. The Nickelodeon-alum shares his nearly two-year-old daughter, River Rose, and 8-month-old daughter, Winter Snoh with fiancée, Drew Sangster.
“I wanna give that knowledge and access back to all whom are going through a similar journey. @omnipod and @dexcom has been a life saver, but my mission is to help the T1D community find a cure. We have some exciting news coming soon! The @mylittlerocketco is an all purpose company and charity inspired by my daughter and owned by my daughter. Romans 8:28 🌍🙏🏾,” he continues.
The entrepreneur is inspired to spread awareness around this health condition and concluded his post with the famous quote: "You never know what someone is going through, so be kind.”
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