When It All Comes Crashing Down

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

The quantity of pieces that have to fit together just perfectly for modern diabetes care becomes clear when they’re suddenly dismantled with a careless wave of the hand.

When School Accommodations Evolve

by Jen M. Real Moms Talk Type 1

This school year, I had to really think about whether James still needed me — whether he needed anything at all.

College Testing With Type 1 Diabetes

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

Taking the exam for the first time freshman year provided a nice dry run for college testing with accommodations. Here’s what we learned.

Why I Could Never Quit Social Media

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

While I would survive just fine without the quizzes and memes, I can’t ever completely disconnect. Because of diabetes.

When You Know It’s Going to Be a Hard Day

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

A technique I learned from my mother, an educator, is helping me help James through what could potentially be a rough day.

Want to Help? Here’s One Thing You Can Start Doing Now

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

One of the most powerful moments in human interaction is when a person realizes that they are really and truly being listened to.

The Time I Got Chewed Out About a Cookie

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

Our first CDE scolded me for my mistake. Our second took a different approach — and became a model for how I parent my teenage son.

An Open Letter to Those Feeding My Child

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

Here’s what I’d like to say to the general population about how to deal with food around my child with type 1 diabetes.

Walking a Juice Box Full Circle

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

During James’ last year at his middle school before moving up to high school, one small act by the health tech confirmed what I had known for years.

There Will Be Highs and Lows

by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1

We try to be vigilant. But James and I both know that incidents will happen. And we’re okay with that.

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