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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]
Here are some tips for celebrating the winter holidays when your child has type 1 diabetes.
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 – from diagnosis, through starting on multiple daily injections, to beginning on an insulin pump and other milestones – viewed and… [Continue Reading]

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...]

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...]