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...
Type 1 Child Back to School – Mom is a Hot Mess! (Watch live video replay)
My child with Type 1 Diabetes went back to school this week. Normally I have things under control. I meet with his teacher before school starts for the term and we discuss his diabetes management plan. I make sure to make all the important phone calls, answer the...
Growing Up with Type 1 Diabetes and Into Adulthood – Ask The Expert
What is it like growing up with Type 1 Diabetes? We asked Kelly Hamann, an Endocrinology Charge Nurse and Diabetes Nurse Specialist who has diabetes.
DiapointME Online Shop Now Open! Buy Diabetes Products Online
Welcome to D-Shop: Our Online Store Providing Diabetes Products and Accessories! In some ways saying “Welcome” does not really seem appropriate. I know you wish you weren’t surfing the internet for information about diabetes. I felt the same. A part of me wishes...
Is There A Positive Side of Diabetes? Ask The Expert
Is there a positive side of diabetes? We asked Dr Asma Deeb, Paediatric Endocrinologist at Mafraq Hospital and diabetes researcher.
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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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