November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine the spotlight on diabetes and diabetes research. Ready to get involved? Here are some noteworthy events and other creative ways to raise awareness.
If you’d like to help further diabetes research without raising a dime — or walking, running, or pedaling a mile — here are some more great ways to get involved.
Raising a teen is hard, and communication can be a challenge. We brought parents and their teens together to talk about life with type 1 diabetes. In this video, Richard recalls his daughter, Zoe’s, type 1 diagnosis, and shares how they are learning to successfully manage diabetes together as she enters her teenage years.
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.
by Amy Bevan
It’s been four years since we learned Miles has type 1 diabetes, and his diagnosis story is the thing I am most often asked about. But what no one asks about is something ten times more difficult.
by Kristina Dooley, guest blogger, InspiredbyIsabella.com
As you head without warning into this journey, there are some things I want you to know. Actually, things I NEED you to know.
These famous moms and dads know all the behind-the-scenes work you put into taking care of your child’s type 1 diabetes — because they’ve been there too.
Wise beyond their years, Disney characters seem to have an uncanny appreciation for what it takes to navigate life, parenting, and somehow even T1D.
Grace Rooney hopes her book will help kids know that they are not alone in their fears, concerns, and questions when a brother or sister has type 1.
These mothers and their children share more than love and family—they also share type 1 diabetes. Here they describe the special bond their common condition creates, and a glimpse into the struggles and silver linings of living the T1D life together.
