If only cupcakes and piñatas were still the problem. For parents of newly diagnosed teens, parties come with a whole different set of concerns.
She aced exams — but still won’t talk to doctors solo? Here are the soft skills to teach your teen now, courtesy of T1D advocate and Miss America ‘99 Nicole Johnson.
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Now that James is a certified teenager, he no longer needs me to do all of the care that goes into managing his type 1 diabetes. And that makes it easy to forget that he does still need some adult help. Until I get a reminder.
Have a laugh at these hilarious (and real) type 1 diabetes autocorrect fails.
by Libby Russell, guest blogger, IHavetheSugars.com
Looking back over the past 11 years, there are three key memories that I want to share to help provide some perspective about what your teenager might be going through.
by By Tara Bryant-Gray
The technology we have now for managing type 1 diabetes — allowing us to see blood sugars in real time, all the time— is truly amazing. But it can have a downside.
Your daughter has found the perfect prom dress; now it’s time to figure out the perfect spot for her pump. For tips on how to combine formalwear and diabetes gear in style, we asked members of the College Diabetes Network™ to flash back to their favorite pretty-in-pump prom looks.
Q: “When I check in with my 16-year-old son about his numbers, he sometimes tells me that he ‘forgot’ to bolus. Do teenagers really just forget something this important, or is something else going on?” Find an expert answer here.
We’re proud to feature the stories of these remarkable young adults who refuse to be defined by their disease.
Q: “Our daughter has started receiving college acceptance letters; should diabetes factor into her choice of school at all? What rights do students with diabetes have at college?” Find an expert answer here.
