It Was So Hot Out, I Thought He Was Just Thirsty

It’s easy for parents to mistake warning signs of this life-threatening disease for other common childhood conditions — or overlook them altogether.

5 Things You Can Do Today to Reverse a Diabetes Tailspin

by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

Do you ever just feel completely discouraged about your child’s type 1 diabetes? Too many highs, too many lows, too many nights sleeping through alarms… Here are some ideas that can help.

How to Prevent Eye-Rolling in Teens

A behavioral scientist for adolescents with type 1 diabetes shares some better ways to broach blood-sugar-related requests that are less likely to incur storming off and door-slamming in those under 18.

Diabetes Small Talk (and the Things We Don’t Say)

by Amy Drauschke

There’s one question about this disease that still stumps me, even after all this time.