Newly Diagnosed

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

Recent Posts

What Your Child’s Teacher Doesn’t Know About Type 1

by Hallie Addington, guest blogger, ThePrincessAndThePump.com

Whether a child is returning to class for the first time after diagnosis, or it’s the start of a new school year, handing him or her off to school personnel can bring anxiety and uncertainty. After all, who knows better how to take care of our children than us?!? As a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, I know these fears all too well. As a teacher, I was shocked with how little I knew.

When the Apprentice Becomes the Master

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

James has shown not only tremendous interest in learning to work his new insulin pump, but a competency as a digital native that his parents aren’t able to match. And that has some unexpected benefits.

What if I Mess It Up?

by Stacey Simms, host of Diabetes Connections podcast

Limiting what your child can do is not the way to avoid mistakes — it’s a way to avoid a full and fulfilling life.

Special Accommodations and Requests: What Are the Limits?

On the one hand, you want your child to be treated just like everyone else — to never let diabetes hold him or her back. On the other hand, some special accommodations may be crucial to kids’ safety. How can you know if a special request is truly in your son’s or daughter’s best interest?

What Kids With T1D Want Their Parents to Know

It’s hard to know exactly what it’s like for teens with type 1 diabetes when you haven’t experienced it yourself. A few of them want to help you understand.