Newly Diagnosed

Your child has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ... Now what? Find advice and resources for your family here.

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Genie’s Guacamole Potato Salad

Kid-Approved BBQ Recipes From Lilly Diabetes and Disney’s T1D Cookbook

Whether you need a side dish to bring to the school picnic or are just looking for new flavors to try out on the grill at home, check out these recipes from Dishing It Up Disney Style: A Cookbook for Families with Type 1 Diabetes.

What a D-Mom Won’t Tell You

by Kristina Dooley, guest blogger, InspiredbyIsabella.com

After a type 1 diabetes diagnosis, you’ll get lots of advice from fellow D-moms. But there are some things you just won’t hear, even though they’re things that you need to know.

People in the Know: Finding Daycare

Q: We’re having trouble finding a daycare provider. What can we do to convince them to take on the extra responsibility of caring for a child with type 1 diabetes?

Does This Have Carbs?

Cough syrup, chewable vitamins, gum…pet food?? Find out if you need to cover the carbs in these and other (semi) edibles.
Cocos Type Fun Activity Book

Printable Games and Resources From Coco’s Activity Book

This fun-filled activity book is packed with information and games to test your child’s diabetes knowledge. Find free printable versions of selected resources and activities (along with the answer key) here!