You found the courage to click on this! Wow, your heart rate and thoughts must be in high gear. The mere idea of camp means that someone other than you would be providing care, critical care for your child. Whew… that’s a lot to think about. ...
Read moreFood and Nutrition
If trying to figure out carb counting and insulin dosing makes your head spin, you are not alone. Many families new to T1D have struggled with what types of foods to eat, the timing of meals, and figuring out the proper balance of carbs and...
Read moreSports and High-level Activities
Having T1D doesn’t exclude you from participating in sports or activities, it actually has a ton of benefits! Those with T1D just have to adjust their daily habits just a bit. This can include timing or types of snacks, drinking more water, or...
Read moreSick Day Management
You learn so many things in such a short time at diagnosis about managing your child’s diabetes. One of the most important of these things—how to manage diabetes in the midst of an illness such as a cold or the flu—is the knowledge that you...
Read moreBack to School after T1D Dx
Sending your child back to school after a T1D diagnosis can be scary. This is likely the first time that you’ve separated from your child since diagnosis and it can be overwhelming to pass their diabetes management on to a school nurse or someone...
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