Newly Diagnosed

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

Recent Posts

This Picture Is Why We Still Need Diabetes Advocacy

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

It might look unremarkable at first glance, but the “diabetes cart” is a perfect representation of the amount of work we still have to do in educating schools about type 1 diabetes.

People in the Know: Preparing for Severe Low Blood Sugar

It’s low, but is it that serious? How to mentally (and physically) prepare to make the call in the moment on administering emergency treatment.

Getting Your First Job (+ T1D)

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

Swimming and diabetes had always been a challenging combination. So I had to put my faith in my daughter when she decided to get her first job… as a swim lesson instructor.

A Pep Talk on Your Worst Diabetes Day

by Kristina Dooley, guest blogger, InspiredbyIsabella.com

A scary low, a sleepless night, a way-too-long stretch of seesaw-number days…you need to read this.

Spring Holiday Feasts

Rest assured, there are ways to let your child enjoy Easter and Passover without wreaking havoc on his or her blood sugar. Here, experts and parents offer a few key strategies.