D-Mom Blog

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]

This month marked 11 years that Q has lived with type 1 diabetes. Eleven. Years. She has now lived 75% of her lifetime with diabetes. We marked the day with cupcakes, of course. Cupcakes are totally bolus-worthy! Conservatively she’s done: 24,102+ finger pricks and blood sugar checks 4,400+ insulin injections 1339+ insulin pump changes A… [Continue Reading]

I am so happy to announce that after a few months of being out of stock, my book Kids First, Diabetes Second: tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes is now available again from Amazon. The original list price of the book was $15.95, but I’ve made it available for $14.95. The great… [Continue Reading]