It’s easy for parents to mistake warning signs of this life-threatening disease for other common childhood conditions — or overlook them altogether.
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
With the help of our diabetes devices, we usually handle the birthday parties, movie nights, and outings just fine. But going to the beach with friends is a different story.
All my years as a parent, I believed that it was my job to push my kids to try hard things and to be adventurous and brave. Now I realize that there’s a fine line.
These famous moms and dads know all the behind-the-scenes work you put into taking care of your child’s type 1 diabetes — because they’ve been there too.
Q: “Our daughter is entering puberty, and we want to help her be prepared, especially when it comes to how menstruation could affect her blood sugar management. What should we know?” Find an expert answer here.
Wise beyond their years, Disney characters seem to have an uncanny appreciation for what it takes to navigate life, parenting, and somehow even T1D.
by Brooke Wheeler, guest blogger, FingerPrickinGood.com
My son loves smoothies, but they’re one of the harder foods to fit into his diet because of the high carb load. The solution: I make my own with less sugar by freezing pre-weighed fruit and yogurt, ready to be emptied into a blender for a quick morning meal.
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
James pointed it out so earnestly; it was like he was observing something that he didn’t understand, and only with reticence did he mention it in hopes that I could help explain the change.
From the funny to the truly frustrating, those little everyday challenges that diabetes brings to child-rearing are, if nothing else, unique.
by Libby Russell, guest blogger, IHavetheSugars.com
Looking back over the past 11 years, there are three key memories that I want to share to help provide some perspective about what your teenager might be going through.
