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.
Eight site changes, four sensor changes, 100-plus blood sugar checks, and carb counts for 60-plus meals eaten out or on the road — it was a lot of work, but it was so worth it. Here are some of our tips and tricks to make any car trip more doable.
Kaitlyn’s A1C results are usually highest around this time of year; here are some ideas we’ve come up with to change that.
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
It’s the tagline for the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in California, but it could be the tagline for families with type 1 diabetes.
Technology has opened so many doors for kids with type 1 diabetes to participate in all the activities life presents to them. But that often means more work on the back end to make sure those activities are safe.
When being well-behaved could land you in the hospital, the right to be impolite should be part of your 504 plan.
In about six months’ time, James will be called upon to make a big decision that will affect the next four years of his life. (No, this isn’t about college!)
You know those people who give advice but have no idea what they’re talking about?
Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
I thought James had successfully attended his most recent school trip without any special diabetes accommodations. Turns out, there was a tad bit more to the story.
You finally get the basal rates and bolus ratios figured out, and then you throw exercise into the mix and everything changes! Here are some strategies we’ve learned.
