Diabetes Summer Reflections
Now that we are nearly in "winter" here in Dubai (in the desert, it's never really winter) I've been reflecting on our 2018 summer. And despite all those off-routine things that happen to a child with diabetes, I am still not too excited at the routine that is...
The Role of the Diabetes Caretaker, AKA “You Could Do So Much More”
"You can do so much more," a new boss said to me some time ago back when I was in the corporate world. We were talking about work. She asked me what I wanted to do. She was aware of my abilities – I used to be a consultant and all that good stuff. She asked me what I...
The Cost of Diabetes
Is Diabetes Expensive? You bet it is. Give Google a go at the "cost of diabetes" and there are numerous studies and infographics that confirm what those of us dealing with this condition already know: the cost of diabetes is high. If you have a child with Type 1, you...
The Agenda Podcast: The News Review with Pamela Durant – World Diabetes Day 2018
The Agenda Podcast with Tom Urquhart – Featuring DiapointME Founder, Pamela Durant The Agenda podcast on Dubai Eye, 103.8FM, is a wonderful radio program in the UAE covering important topics that affect so many people. Listeners get to call in and have their say –...
Happy World Diabetes Day 2018!
Happy World Diabetes Day 2018! What's to be happy about a chronic disease you may ask? As difficult as diabetes is, we have a lot to be happy about on this day that brings the world together to raise awareness in fighting this beast of a disease. Why is World Diabetes...
Insulin Pump Break
Over the summer we took an insulin pump break. Taking an insulin pump break was something my son’s first doctor recommended that we might like to try someday during a beach holiday. But I never thought much about it in the early days of diagnosis. That was until a few...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month 2018
The year is wrapping up so quickly. We are already into November! Wow. November is not just important because it is the month before December – and for many, the last mad dash to finalize things before the year end. It is an incredibly important month that is relevant...
T1D Looks Like Me Diabetes Calculator
Last month I gave a training to doctors and healthcare providers about how to better communicate with and coach their patients with diabetes. To emphasize some of the daily challenges that people with diabetes face I use the JDRF T1D Looks Like Me diabetes calculator...
Type 1 Diabetes Lessons Learned
The school of diabetes… We all learn new diabetes lessons every day. This condition is never ending. With school back in full force, the amount of prep, sweat and tears it takes for that to happen is exhausting. It’s something that only mama of a child with Type 1, or...
Your Diabetes School Journal – The Ultimate Tool for Managing a Child with Type 1 Diabetes at School
As the mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, one of the most valuable tools I have is his diabetes school journal. Yes, my son’s medication is critical. His pump and CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) are life-saving. His snacks are always important. He has other...
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5 Essentials for Managing Type 1 Diabetes at School
Relieve some of the anxiety you feel whenever your child with Type 1 Diabetes heads to school for the day.
You'll find tips on educating the teacher and nurse, making emergency snack boxes, traveling on the school bus and more.
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