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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James

Winning the Diabetes Long Game

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

I resisted the urge to follow the crowds or the trends, and I followed my son’s lead instead. It’s made all the difference.

Parents Reveal: The Best Question I Asked at Our 504 Plan Meeting

Wondering about specific accommodations to request? Here’s a look at what other parents have negotiated.

How I Learned What a Severe Low Looks Like

by Heather Schuerman, guest blogger, Raisingrushandemmy.wordpress.com

As parents of children with type 1 diabetes, we have to be prepared for the worst, even if those times are few and far between, or never.

Kaitlyn and James

Kids With T1D Are Just Like Everyone Else — Except When They’re Not

So which is it: Is type 1 diabetes a manageable condition that doesn’t hold kids back at all — or is it a life-threatening disease that’s extremely challenging to live with on a daily basis?

The One Thing I Never Expected About College

Even the most well-prepared students can be in for some eye-opening experiences their first year away from home. So we asked freshmen College Diabetes Network members to suggest a few more things to plan ahead for.