Newly Diagnosed

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

Recent Posts

How to Do Birthday Parties With T1D

D-mom Kristina Dooley has birthdays down to a science; she shares exactly what to do when bringing your child to their first (or fiftieth) party post-diagnosis.

What I Wish I’d Said the Day You Were Diagnosed

by Amy Drauschke

Searching for the right words after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis? Start here.

4 Brilliant Ways to Deal With Cupcakes and Other Classroom Treats

by Leighann Calentine, guest blogger, D-mom.com

Try one of these tips to help your child celebrate with the rest of the class.

What Your Child’s Teacher Doesn’t Know About Type 1

by Hallie Addington, guest blogger, ThePrincessAndThePump.com

Whether a child is returning to class for the first time after diagnosis, or it’s the start of a new school year, handing him or her off to school personnel can bring anxiety and uncertainty. After all, who knows better how to take care of our children than us?!? As a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, I know these fears all too well. As a teacher, I was shocked with how little I knew.

Figuring Out Physical Activity With T1D

by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

You finally get the basal rates and bolus ratios figured out, and then you throw exercise into the mix and everything changes! Here are some strategies we’ve learned.