D-Mom Blog

Lilly Diabetes BAQSIMI (glucagon) nasal powder, which received FDA-approval on July 24, 2019, is an alternative to the glucagon emergency kit. I had the opportunity to jump on a conference call today with July Settles, US Medical Lead, and Tony Azell, US Vice President, to learn more about Lilly Diabetes BAQSIMI (glucagon) nasal powder, which… [Continue Reading]

Is your child’s A1c being really stubborn? Do you wonder what a “super bolus” is? Are you considering an insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? Here are six books to help parents manage their child’s type 1 diabetes.

As caregivers to a child with type 1 diabetes, most of us put our child’s needs before our own. This is the part of a series about self-care. Today I discuss why it’s important to take a caregiving break, some tips for taking that break, and what my break looks like. Diabetes Manager I tend… [Continue Reading]

Diabetes camp is a great way for a child with type 1 diabetes to learn new skills, gain independence, and meet other kids also living with diabetes. And you get a caregiving break!

As I placed five bricks of juice boxes onto the belt in the checkout lane, I had an internal dialog about parenting choices (and judgment!), treating low blood sugars, and being a d-mom to a child with type 1 diabetes. Here are 15 truths about juice boxes and the d-moms (and dads!) who buy them.… [Continue Reading]