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.
Blogs
“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.
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.
When Things Are Almost TOO Good
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Our new diabetes device works great. No complaints here. Except for maybe one. Maybe it works almost too well. Let me explain.
Interview With a T1D Expert
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
With her current career aspirations in the realm of RN/diabetes educator, our resident expert on living with type 1 diabetes shares her thoughts for newly diagnosed families.
10 Best Inventions in Type 1 Diabetes Care
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
My son’s diagnosis in 2006 simultaneously feels like yesterday and a century ago. There have been so many exciting innovations since those days; these are the 10 that have had the biggest impact on our life with type 1 diabetes.
We’re Not All Laughing
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Please, from the bottom of my heart, and as a type 1 mom, can we stop the diabetes jokes?
Is Your 504 Plan (Already) Outdated?
by Jen M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
Things change, as this year proved; school accommodation plans need to be able to change with them.
When the Brave Thing to Do Is Quit
by Kim M., Real Moms Talk Type 1
When Kaitlyn was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, we didn’t even consider that we wouldn’t hike anymore. We take precautions and come prepared, but we’ve never started a hike that we couldn’t finish. Until now.