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How I Learned What a Severe Low Looks Like

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

As parents of children with type 1 diabetes, we have to be prepared for the worst, even if those times are few and far between, or never.

Remember That Whole Field Trip Thing?

Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

I thought James had successfully attended his most recent school trip without any special diabetes accommodations. Turns out, there was a tad bit more to the story.

Figuring Out Physical Activity With T1D

by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

You finally get the basal rates and bolus ratios figured out, and then you throw exercise into the mix and everything changes! Here are some strategies we’ve learned.

Kids With T1D Are Just Like Everyone Else — Except When They’re Not

So which is it: Is type 1 diabetes a manageable condition that doesn’t hold kids back at all — or is it a life-threatening disease that’s extremely challenging to live with on a daily basis?

To Chaperone or Not to Chaperone

by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

Is it more work to attend a week-long trip — or to worry about type 1 diabetes from afar?

How to Do Birthday Parties With T1D

D-mom Kristina Dooley has birthdays down to a science; she shares exactly what to do when bringing your child to their first (or fiftieth) party post-diagnosis.

The One Thing I Never Expected About College

Even the most well-prepared students can be in for some eye-opening experiences their first year away from home. So we asked freshmen College Diabetes Network members to suggest a few more things to plan ahead for.