“Thank You for Letting Me Know”
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.
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She Still Needs Me
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.
Interview With a T1D Expert
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
With her current career aspirations in the realm of RN/diabetes educator, our resident expert on living with type 1 diabetes shares her thoughts for newly diagnosed families.
We’re Not All Laughing
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Please, from the bottom of my heart, and as a type 1 mom, can we stop the diabetes jokes?
When the Brave Thing to Do Is Quit
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
When Kaitlyn was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, we didn’t even consider that we wouldn’t hike anymore. We take precautions and come prepared, but we’ve never started a hike that we couldn’t finish. Until now.
Feedback Is a Gift
Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Receiving constructive criticism at your child’s endocrinologist appointment can feel like failing a parenting test. But I’m starting to see it for what it really is.
What if All Your Diabetes Tech Instantly Disappeared?
Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Recently, we found out. And there was an unexpected upside.
The Cell Phone Paradox
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Now that Kaitlyn’s phone has become more than just a medical device, it’s increasingly tough to limit her time on it while always keeping it nearby as the diabetes tool we need.
Toilet Paper, Test Strips, and Each Other
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
It took a pandemic to remind us what’s truly essential.
What You Really Need for Sick Days With Diabetes
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
We were as close as we’ve ever come to going to the emergency room, and we learned two very important lessons.