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3 Ways to be there for Your T1D Child
September 19, 2014
3 Ways to be there for Your T1D Child
A mom shares lessons she learned on how to provide emotional support for a child with Type 1 diabetes.
Basketball, Football, and Diabetes
September 17, 2014
Basketball, Football, and Diabetes
Shaakira Hassell fights through her fear of a Type 1 diagnosis to continue to be an elite athlete and coach.
T1D Ultrarunner is Halfway Across Canada
September 16, 2014
T1D Ultrarunner is Halfway Across Canada
See the video of Sebastien Sasseville’s journey to run from St. John's to Vancouver and inspire others with Type 1.
The 12 Different Types of Highs
September 16, 2014
The 12 Different Types of Highs
Just like she did with lows, Laura Kronen labels the different highs she experiences.
“Daddy, What’s a Pump?”
September 12, 2014
“Daddy, What’s a Pump?”
How one father with Type 1 uses 3 simple rules to deal with his toddler’s curiosity of his condition.
Missy Foy – Running Down Her Dream
September 10, 2014
Missy Foy – Running Down Her Dream
After a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis threatened to derail her career, a marathon runner rededicated herself to make it to the Olympic trials.
You Might be a Person with Type 1 Diabetes if….
September 2, 2014
You Might be a Person with Type 1 Diabetes if….
In a book on the lighter side of living with Type 1, Laura Kronen provides a tongue-in-cheek list.
7 Tips to a Better Type 1 Sex Life
August 28, 2014
7 Tips to a Better Type 1 Sex Life
From talking to experts, we’ve gathered ideas for how to have more fun in the bedroom, without letting Type 1 diabetes get in the way.
My Drunk Diabetes Kitchen
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August 27, 2014
My Drunk Diabetes Kitchen
A popular web cooking series focuses on Type 1 diabetes for a meal.
Fired for Type 1 Diabetes?
August 26, 2014
Fired for Type 1 Diabetes?
A young woman newly diagnosed with Type 1 says she got the pink slip for diabetes health complications.
Diabulima – A Personal Account
August 22, 2014
Diabulima – A Personal Account
Meghan Tinker bravely shares her struggles with the diabetes-specific eating disorder.
Should You Go to a Diabetes Psychologist?
August 22, 2014
Should You Go to a Diabetes Psychologist?
3 questions to ask yourself to see if therapy would benefit you.
5 Tips to Prep Diabetes Parents for School
August 18, 2014
5 Tips to Prep Diabetes Parents for School
How to organize your thoughts when talking to school staff about your child's Type 1 diabetes.
8 Things Your Child’s Teacher Should Know About T1D
August 15, 2014
8 Things Your Child’s Teacher Should Know About T1D
A parent crafts a note every teacher should have in their inbox if they have a student with Type 1 diabetes.
The Power of Type 1 Community
August 11, 2014
The Power of Type 1 Community
Why connecting with others touched by Type 1 diabetes can lead to better health outcomes and improved quality of life.
Back from the Brink
August 7, 2014
Back from the Brink
As a teen, Zoe Mattson was a diabetes denier and nearly died from it. She survived to raise both a family and Type 1 diabetes awareness.
Keeping T1D in the Closet at Work
July 31, 2014
Keeping T1D in the Closet at Work
In this video sketch, we show how it might be easier in the long run to let your co-workers know you have Type 1 diabetes.
Taking on Fake Diabetes Cures
July 29, 2014
Taking on Fake Diabetes Cures
In this video, Ginger Vieira pokes fun at salespeople hawking Type 1 diabetes “miracle” supplements.
T1D and Scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro
July 23, 2014
T1D and Scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro
Paul Coker and 16 other people with Type 1 fought insulin resistance, malfunctioning meters, and freezing temperatures to make the peak.
The Teddy Bear With Type 1
July 18, 2014
The Teddy Bear With Type 1
Playing with Jerry the Bear empowers children to care for their own Type 1 diabetes.