Once again a TV personality jokes that cupcakes cause diabetes. Here’s why I think it’s a larger conversation: It’s both inaccurate and hurtful. Image: Pixabay Alternate title: When Life Gives You Lemons, Be Unkind to People With Diabetes I want to preface this by saying that I have liked Kelly Clarkson since the very first […]
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New T1D Project Seeking Participants
Seeking children and teens with type 1 diabetes who are passionate about a sport or activity for a new T1D project. Submit your child today! Is your child living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) … [Read More...]
Daylight Saving Time
Spring Forward. Fall Back. Just a friendly reminder: Don't forget to change the time on all of your diabetes devices this weekend including your insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and … [Read More...]
The Dutch House (and Diabetes)
SPOILER ALERT: This blog post contains my thoughts on the book that are definitely spoilers. The Dutch House, written by Ann Patchett and narrated by Tom Hanks, includes a main character who is … [Read More...]
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 30
"Diabetes is just one aspect of a child with type 1. Of course, take care of their medical needs, but try to make them feel like a kid first and foremost." Every day during Diabetes Awareness … [Read More...]
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 29
"Though you want your child to eventually self-manage their diabetes, take back over care if it becomes too much for them or they need a break. They have their entire life with diabetes ahead of … [Read More...]
