Newly Diagnosed

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

Recent Posts

3 New Must-Try Campfire Cooking Recipes

3 New Must-Try Campfire Cooking Recipes

by Brooke Wheeler, guest blogger, FingerPrickinGood.com

As with anything diabetes-related, I find that planning ahead is often the key to success — and for camping, part of that is having a few great carb-counted camp-cooking recipes in my arsenal.
Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle

Once you learn the trick to removing the vial caps, the possibilities for this sentimental little craft are endless.

Fight for Their Right to Party

If only cupcakes and piñatas were still the problem. For parents of newly diagnosed teens, parties come with a whole different set of concerns.

Your Back-to-School Checklist

The back-to-school countdown has begun! In the midst of buying new notebooks and planning first-day outfits, parents of children with diabetes have the added responsibility of making sure school management plans are in place. Here are seven step-by-step ideas for how to get ready before the school bell rings.

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.