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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Isabella and her siblings

Soothing Sibling Jealousy — Times Three

by Kristina Dooley, guest blogger, InspiredbyIsabella.com

Since Isa’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis, we’ve tried hard to spread out our attention evenly between our triplets. The key word here is “try.” Here are a few ways we lessen the jealousy levels.
Kaitlyn

The Week With No Parents

by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

A camp far from home… without any family… for a whole week. And there’s no cell service. The more we thought about it, the more we realized how important it was to make it work.

In the Spotlight: Talking to Your Child’s Class About Type 1

Experts recommend speaking to your child’s class at the beginning of every school year to educate the students about type 1 and head off potential misunderstanding or even bullying. So what do you say to a room full of kids about diabetes? From games to books to talking points, here are some tips for creating an engaging presentation.

13 Halloween Ideas for T1D Families

Find your new favorite candy rationing strategy among these genius ideas from experts, parents, and bloggers.
Carb-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes

Carb-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes

by Brooke Wheeler, guest blogger, FingerPrickinGood.com

Let your family indulge in the annual pumpkin spice craze by trying one of these blood sugar-friendly recipes featuring pumpkin as the star ingredient!