As your teen with Type 1 diabetes transitions to high school, it's hard to balance letting go and keeping a watchful eye…
Children
Ain’t Misbehaving: Is it Fair to Punish a Hypoglycemic Child?
Kids need parental guidance. Children with diabetes are no exception. After four years as the parent of a child with typ…
Talking to My Kids about Diabetes Emergencies
I told was always a small chance that I would need help with my diabetes and that if they were alone with me, I would ne…
Teens with Type 1 Diabetes: Sports, Activities, and Long Days Away from Home
It is entirely possible that your teen heads out the door at 6:30 a.m. and does not return until 7 p.m. With sports, clu…
How to Feed Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Trust Model
With Type 1 diabetes there will be special circumstances, but overall, the trusting approach that sDOR presents will hel…
How I Keep My Teen with Type 1 Diabetes Happy in the Summer
I need to remember that communication isn’t just about me telling her what to do, but actually listening to what she has…
Young Adults with Diabetes Home for the Summer
Stepping back into those old parenting habits when your child already lives on their own and does just fine can ruin a p…
Why a Teen with Type 1 Diabetes Lied to her Parents
High blood sugar completely wiped away my ability to focus in class, and by the time I was home and had to study and do …
Type 1 Diabetes Unites Classmates
My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost three years ago, when he was four. He started kindergarten as the only …
Living with a Diabetes Alert Dog
After thorough research on diabetes service dogs, we decided to work with Diabetic Alert Dogs of America. On February 18…