Diabetes Care

Coming Back From a Low

For you, the scariest part of type 1 diabetes is a severe low. For her, it might be facing the kids at school afterward. Here’s how you can help.

The Words That Could Save Your Child’s Life

If your child feels a serious low blood sugar coming on, will he be able to make an adult understand? This technique ensures the message is always loud and clear.

Does This Have Carbs?

Cough syrup, chewable vitamins, gum…pet food?? Find out if you need to cover the carbs in these and other (semi) edibles.

When the CGM Shares Too Much

by Amy Bevan

In a lot of ways, it’s like the most high-maintenance boyfriend I’ve ever had, interrupting me ALL. DAY. LONG. If only I could write back when the CGM is blowing up my phone, here’s what I might say.

A Dog and His Kid

Prepare to take a look into some seriously adorable puppy-dog eyes and hear the incredible stories of how these diabetes alert dogs saved the day.

The One Sure Way to Get Less Help With Diabetes Care

by Stacey Simms, guest blogger, Diabetes Connections

My mother’s wedding day advice proved helpful not just for our marriage but for type 1 diabetes care too.

Could Your Child’s HCP Handle a Case of “Fakebetes”?

A nurse designed the clever experiment that’s helping healthcare providers “get” diabetes.

It Was So Hot Out, I Thought He Was Just Thirsty

It’s easy for parents to mistake warning signs of this life-threatening disease for other common childhood conditions — or overlook them altogether.