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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Rush and his family

Co-Parenting Diabetes

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

How do we juggle type 1 diabetes care between two parents, two stepparents, and an active 5-and-a-half-year-old? We have a system.
Make This Easy-But-Delish Lunchbox

Make This Easy-But-Delish Lunchbox

by Brooke Wheeler, guest blogger, FingerPrickinGood.com

If you’re like me and need a little inspiration to get you thinking outside the lunchbox, check out the recipes for this school-day meal that I like to think is a little more creative than your average ham-and-cheese.

People in the Know: Teacher’s Pet

Q: “Because our son has to interact with his teacher more than other students (she helps with blood sugar checks and extra snacks), he’s getting teased by his classmates about being the ‘teacher’s pet.’ How do we deal with this?” Find an expert answer here.
T1D Tips for Every Fall Sport

T1D Tips for Every Fall Sport

Each activity poses slightly different considerations when it comes to balancing blood sugar and performance.