Remember When Diabetes Was Really Hard?
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
If your child is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I promise things will get better than they are today. I know because I’ve lived it.
Blogs
How to Talk to the Naysayers
Most people who ask unwelcome questions or tell scary stories about their great aunt who had diabetes aren’t doing it to be hurtful. But when kids can hear, it helps to have a plan for how you (and they) can respond.
Keeping Them All in the Air
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
I’ve got so many different balloons in the air, it’s impossible to keep more than a few of them from falling. The one that dropped most recently: my daughter’s diabetes care.
Sleep Regression After a Diabetes Diagnosis
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
My son had been a very independent sleeper before. But when he first came back from the hospital, he was different. Looking back, I’m grateful for the way we handled it.
Over-treating Lows
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
She knows exactly how many carb-grams’ worth of sugar to take when she’s low, but somehow, she usually ends up eating more. So we came up with a solution.
ADHD and Type 1 Diabetes
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Rather than practice makes perfect, our mantra is lots of practice, paired with lots of peace.
“Thank You for Letting Me Know”
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
There might be parents out there who never hear a single negative word about their child. For the rest of us, I highly recommend making this your new favorite phrase. Here’s why.
Dude, Where’s My Pump?
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
I’m immensely grateful for diabetes technology. But there are just some moments that defy our best planning and best technology, and this night was one such moment.
She Still Needs Me
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
When Kaitlyn’s CGM alarm went off at 2 a.m. recently due to a low blood sugar reading, I had a very different reaction than usual.
The Year My Mother’s Day Wish Changed
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Not long ago, all I wanted for Mother’s Day was to NOT have to do motherly things. That is no longer what I want.