D-Mom Blog • The sweet life with a diabetic child

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!
This weekend is daylight savings time. Don’t forget to change the time on all your diabetes devices.
The Dutch House, written by Ann Patchett and narrated by Tom Hanks, includes a main character who is diagnosed with and lives with type 1 diabetes. Here are my thoughts on the book, in general, and the author’s treatment of diabetes.
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.
“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 them.”

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...]

Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 28

"Begin transitioning self-care by teaching them age-appropriate tasks such as checking their own blood sugars, counting carbs, or giving insulin." Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will … [Read More...]

Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 27

"When a child's blood sugar is low it's difficult for them to think. During a low blood sugar, the brain literally doesn't have the fuel it needs to function properly." Every day during Diabetes … [Read More...]

Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 26

"When a child's blood sugar is high or low, they may also have extreme emotions such as crying easily and being short-tempered." Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, … [Read More...]