Are roller-coaster blood sugar levels “just the way it is” with type 1 diabetes — tolerating highs to avoid the dreaded lows? It doesn’t have to be that way, says veteran D-dad Scott Benner, who found a way to conquer the fear that was holding him back from optimal care.
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Rather than practice makes perfect, our mantra is lots of practice, paired with lots of peace.
by Shelsea Deng, guest blogger, Typeonediabetic-life.com
Co-managing blood sugar isn’t easy — but it’s worth it.
by Taria Butler, guest blogger, 2amparenting.com
Type 1 diabetes is a group project — siblings included.
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
There might be parents out there who never hear a single negative word about their child. For the rest of us, I highly recommend making this your new favorite phrase. Here’s why.
Many parents wish they could be the one with type 1 diabetes instead of their child. Knowing what it’s like on both sides, says Saira Gallo, has laid bare one of the fundamental truths of parenting.
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
When Kaitlyn’s CGM alarm went off at 2 a.m. recently due to a low blood sugar reading, I had a very different reaction than usual.
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Not long ago, all I wanted for Mother’s Day was to NOT have to do motherly things. That is no longer what I want.
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Our new diabetes device works great. No complaints here. Except for maybe one. Maybe it works almost too well. Let me explain.
When your child is first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, suddenly having to track and count everything they eat in order to calculate insulin doses can feel overwhelming. But you will get the hang of it! Here are some new and time-honored tricks to get you started.