By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville family is asking for the community’s help after an 11-month-old boy was diagnosed with type I diabetes.
Ashley and Cliff Murphy were shocked to find out about the illness when they took their son Myles to the emergency room after realizing something was wrong. Ashley Murphy said her son was experiencing labored breathing but when they got to the hospital, his oxygen levels were fine. After more tests, it was discovered the child was in severe diabetic ketoacidosis.
“We were shocked since it is rare at his age,” said Ashley Murphy. “Prior to his diagnosis, I had no idea just how serious type I diabetes is.”