Diabetes and Covid-19: Sweeping Statements and Glaring Omissions
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, consistent links have been drawn between diabetes and Covid-19. Specifically, we are continually told that people with diabetes are at higher risk of serious implications or death from the virus and its associated disease. This...
Sara Adhami Interview: Diapoint Virtual Series
Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series In April, we launched the new Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series. In these interviews we will speak with a variety of experts on a range of topics, and bring you the highlights on our website. We were very honored to have Sara Adhami,...
The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom – Diabetes Book Review
The World's Worst Diabetes Mom by Stacey Simms We have been fans of Stacey Simm’s podcast Diabetes Connections for a while now, so when we learned she wrote a book, we were of course very excited to read it. Is Stacey Simms Really A Bad Mom? Admittedly, the...
Climbing Kilimanjaro for Diabetes
Throw Back Thursday #TBT Today as I was searching my hard drive for a video I made last summer for a new course I will launch, I came across many old family videos. My son and I are both home sick with the flu this week, so I took a work break and we spent some time...
Your 2019 Diabetes Year in Review
How long ago did a year really feel like a year? Honestly, the way they fly by, a year feels like only a few months. Can you relate? So we are almost at the end of 2019 and this is a big one. Not only are we saying goodbye to 2019, we are also about to embark on a...
Better Inclusion for Kids with Diabetes
Today is World Diabetes Day – the perfect day to advocate for better inclusion for kids with diabetes. The theme for 2019 is Family and Diabetes. If you, like me, are the parent or caretaker of a child with diabetes, you will know how important it is for your child to...
Sending A Child With Type 1 Diabetes To School – 3 Things You Should Know
Sending a child with Type 1 Diabetes to school is a huge challenge in the life of a family touched by diabetes. If you are the parent or caretaker of a young child in school with diabetes, you will understand the anxiety and even grief that comes with the enormous...
School and Diabetes – Managing The Unexpected
School and diabetes are a terrifying combination for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes. How do you keep your child safe at school? Get our tips and advice here.
Diabetes Management Plan for School
A diabetes management plan for school (AKA diabetes medical management plan) is crucial if you have a child with diabetes who attends school.
Emergency Preparedness for Diabetes and Disasters
The need for emergency preparedness for kids with chronic illnesses like diabetes is real. These tips apply to school lockdowns and also apply in disasters.
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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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