How to Talk to the Naysayers
Most people who ask unwelcome questions or tell scary stories about their great aunt who had diabetes aren’t doing it to be hurtful. But when kids can hear, it helps to have a plan for how you (and they) can respond.
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The Low-Carb Question
Some families have found blood sugar benefits to adopting a low-carb diet, while others advocate that children with type 1 diabetes can eat the same foods as anyone else. How do you navigate the debate — and the parental judgment zone around what has become a heated topic in the diabetes community?
Finding Our Way Off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
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.
Keeping Them All in the Air
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
I’ve got so many different balloons in the air, it’s impossible to keep more than a few of them from falling. The one that dropped most recently: my daughter’s diabetes care.
Sleep Regression After a Diabetes Diagnosis
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
My son had been a very independent sleeper before. But when he first came back from the hospital, he was different. Looking back, I’m grateful for the way we handled it.
Over-treating Lows
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
She knows exactly how many carb-grams’ worth of sugar to take when she’s low, but somehow, she usually ends up eating more. So we came up with a solution.
ADHD and Type 1 Diabetes
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Rather than practice makes perfect, our mantra is lots of practice, paired with lots of peace.
Why It’s So Hard to Share Type 1 Diabetes Care
by Shelsea Deng, guest blogger, Typeonediabetic-life.com
Co-managing blood sugar isn’t easy — but it’s worth it.
The Case for Letting Your Other Kids Help
by Taria Butler, guest blogger, 2amparenting.com
Type 1 diabetes is a group project — siblings included.
“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.