What Kids With T1D Want Their Parents to Know
It’s hard to know exactly what it’s like for teens with type 1 diabetes when you haven’t experienced it yourself. A few of them want to help you understand.
Teens
Is Your Teen With T1D Really a “Slacker”?
Or is something else going on?
Getting Your First Job (+ T1D)
by Leighann Calentine, guest blogger, D-mom.com
Swimming and diabetes had always been a challenging combination. So I had to put my faith in my daughter when she decided to get her first job… as a swim lesson instructor.
4 Nag-Free Ways to Keep T1D Teens on Track
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Having diabetes has become so much a part of Kaitlyn’s life that she’s almost become desensitized to how important daily management tasks really are. Here’s what we’re doing to help her remember.
The One Thing I Never Expected About College
Even the most well-prepared students can be in for some eye-opening experiences their first year away from home. So we asked freshmen College Diabetes Network members to suggest a few more things to plan ahead for.
Giving the Lowdown on Lows
As you pass the torch of T1D care to your teen, it’s the final leg of the relay: Handing off your supportive safety-net role to her new college community.
Fight for Their Right to Party
If only cupcakes and piñatas were still the problem. For parents of newly diagnosed teens, parties come with a whole different set of concerns.
Helping Your T1D Teen Transition to Independence
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.
What Not to Do When Leaving Your Newly Independent Teen With Others
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.
Funniest Diabetes Autocorrects
Have a laugh at these hilarious (and real) type 1 diabetes autocorrect fails.