D-Mom Blog

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.”
“Begin transitioning self-care by teaching them age appropriate tasks such as checking their own blood sugars, counting carbs, or giving insulin.”
“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.”

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