Deck the Halls With Upcycled Diabetes Supplies
One crafty D-mom shows how she made this amazing holiday garland out of T1D trash.
Games & Crafts
Bottled Memories
Turn empty insulin vials into memories of the adventures you once worried might be impossible after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Vial Vases
Learn how to upcycle empty insulin vials into pretty hanging bud vases.
Message in a Bottle
Once you learn the trick to removing the vial caps, the possibilities for this sentimental little craft are endless.
Printable Games and Resources From Coco’s Activity Book
This fun-filled activity book is packed with information and games to test your child’s diabetes knowledge. Find free printable versions of selected resources and activities (along with the answer key) here!
Make These DIY Earrings From Leftover Diabetes Gear
Jen Reilly, mom of two kids with type 1 diabetes, shows how to upcycle discarded insulin pump parts into wearable art.
Vial Potions
See how to make creepy-cool Halloween potion-jar favors out of empty insulin vials.
7 Incredible Cardboard Box Crafts
Sure, you can recycle the cardboard that your child’s diabetes supplies come in. Or you can let her transform that box full of needles and lancets and sharp, pointy things into something magical.
A Diabetes Tray Fit for a Princess
Site changes don’t have to be so bad — not when you’re working from this glitzy, glam diabetes supply organizer. Find out how to make it here.
Turn Your Diabetes Trash Into Holiday Treasures
Here’s one festive activity that requires no diabetes math or extra insulin. Gather up your child’s type 1 diabetes trash and make it into one of these cute ornaments together!