Most T1D parents know that it would have been a much different diagnosis before the 1921 discovery of insulin — but you might not know some of the out-there treatments they would have prescribed instead!
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
The most important lessons that we teach our kids aren’t the ones that we rigorously prepare for. And that means we have to be “on” almost all the time.
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
No matter how we look at it, Halloween is challenging for little ones with type 1. But as parents and kids gain more experience and more confidence, it isn’t all that difficult to manage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Rather than practice makes perfect, our mantra is lots of practice, paired with lots of peace.
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.