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.
Overnight School Trips and Diabetes
Overnight school trips and diabetes can be a frightening mix. Do you allow your child to go, or do you keep them home where they are safe?
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...
Halloween and Diabetes
Halloween and diabetes: how to manage trick-or-treating with a diabetic child.
