D-Mom Blog

Open Up Your Bag is a new picture book written by Mike Lawson for young children living with type 1 diabetes or who have a family member or friend with diabetes. Zip, zip, zip… I had a chance to interview Mike, author of Open Up Your Bag, to find out what inspired him to write… [Continue Reading]

“Undiagnosed type 1 diabetes can be life-threatening. Extremely high blood sugar can cause diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which needs treatment in the emergency room.” Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Here are several ways that you can help raise awareness about type 1 diabetes during Diabetes Awareness Month (November) and on World Diabetes Day (November 14th). November is National Diabetes Awareness Month in the USA, and annually the International Diabetes Federation proclaims November 14th as World Diabetes Day. This date is chosen because it is… [Continue Reading]

“Teachers may be the first to notice the early symptoms of diabetes. If a child is asking to go to the bathroom and the water fountain more than usual, let parents know.” Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

“Signs of T1D include extreme thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, unusual tiredness, changes in mood or behavior, and more.” Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

  “Type 1 diabetes is often misdiagnosed as the stomach flu. A simple finger prick blood sugar test can diagnose it in the doctor’s office.” Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.