Whoa. Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici‘s 8-year-old son Isaiah has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after his doctor noticed some warning signs in a routine checkup!
The former Bachelor stars opened up about the discovery on Instagram on Tuesday. Catherine shared:
“This past week has been a rough one for the Lowes. Our precious boy Isaiah was admitted to Children’s Hospital and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Our wonderful pediatrician noticed some symptoms at our annual appointment that stuck out to her.”
They were such minor things, she shared:
“He had lost 11 pounds since his last visit (we thought he just had a growth spurt) and had been drinking and peeing A LOT (it’s really hot here in the summer). Otherwise healthy and active, she ran some tests and sent us to the emergency room based on those alarming results. Thankful for the nurses, doctors and staff who gave us a four-year college education on his condition in four days.”
So scary, but it goes to show how important it is to know what to look out for! Just like Sean and Catherine did, it can be so easy to brush aside these side effects as just normal phases of life. Little did they know what was really going on!
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Since his diagnosis, Isaiah has undergone multiple treatments, the momma explained:
“This tough boy has endured countless injections, four days away from his home and a lifestyle and routine that feels very very foreign. He’s done all this without losing his playful spirit and a joy that doesn’t make sense. A lot of tears, pain and confusion too, but he has been a trooper, no question about it.”
The reality star called him her “new hero,” gushing:
“I am so proud to be his mama. Prayers for him, his siblings and his parents are welcomed as we navigate this new normal.
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The couple also share son Samuel, 10, and daughter Mia, 6, who were by their brother’s side in the hospital. Check out some photos of their time (below):
Love to see the little boy smiling through the scary time! We’re so glad they felt supported by the doctors and to hear he’s doing well as he adjusts to this lifestyle change.
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[Image via Catherine Giudici/Instagram]