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Don’t fret about Easter…here are some posts that will help you get through it, especially if this is your first holiday with diabetes.
I am so happy to announce that after a few months of being out of stock, my book Kids First, Diabetes Second: tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes is now available again from Amazon. The original list price of the book was $15.95, but I’ve made it available for $14.95. The great… [Continue Reading]
After being diagnosed with small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), I gained a new perspective on what it means to live with an invisible illness.
I wrote a series of six posts sharing our journey from multiple daily injections to beginning an insulin pump.
The last couple of weeks of the insurance plan year are always a bit tense as I walk this tightrope between insurance coverage, flexible spending account funds, and diabetes supplies. Our health insurance plan year begins on July 1 annually. For some families, it’s January 1. By June each year, we have used up the… [Continue Reading]

Easter with Type 1 Diabetes: Tips for Parents

Don’t fret about Easter…here are some posts that will help you get through it, especially if this is your first holiday with diabetes.

Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: Back in Stock!

I am so happy to announce that after a few months of being out of stock, my book Kids First, Diabetes Second: tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes is now available again from Amazon. The original list price of the book was $15.95, but I’ve made it available for $14.95. The great […]

Walking a Tightrope: The Insurance Plan Year Conundrum

The last couple of weeks of the insurance plan year are always a bit tense as I walk this tightrope between insurance coverage, flexible spending account funds, and diabetes supplies. Our … [Read More...]

Winter Holidays With Diabetes

Here are some tips for celebrating winter holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah, when your child has type 1 diabetes, including non-candy stocking stuffers, carb counting for candy, and gift ideas … [Read More...]

A Caregiver’s Journey to Pump Therapy Part 6: Experiences Starting the Pump and How Life Has Changed

In part 6 of the Caregiver’s Journey Series, hear about our last few days on multiple daily injections and how the insulin pump makes meal times a bit easier. How is the type 1 diabetes journey – … [Read More...]

Reflections on Diabetes Awareness Month

Here are my reflections as I look back over the past 30 days of Diabetes Awareness Month, when I shared messages on social media to educate and advocate for those living with diabetes. For … [Read More...]

Diabetes During the Holiday Season

With planning and flexibility, your child with type 1 diabetes can still enjoy holiday treats and participate in school parties. It’s that time of year again. It seems like there is holiday … [Read More...]