Newly Diagnosed

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

Recent Posts

People in the Know: Accommodations for SATs/ACTs

Q: “Our daughter will be taking college entrance exams this year. How can we make sure type 1 diabetes won’t hinder her performance?” Find the expert answer here.

A Dog and His Kid

Prepare to take a look into some seriously adorable puppy-dog eyes and hear the incredible stories of how these diabetes alert dogs saved the day.

The Paradox of Type 1 Diabetes

by Michellè Dreeckmeier, guest blogger, Familyingwitht1d.blogspot.com

To be okay — to be more than okay — we need to acknowledge the two realities of living with a chronic illness.

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.

People in the Know: Disney Parks with Diabetes

Q: “We just booked a trip to Disney! It’s our first visit to the parks since our daughter was diagnosed with diabetes. Any tips for navigating the parks while caring for type 1?” Find an expert answer here.