Parenting and Children
Diabetes Impacts the Whole Family: Here’s What You Can Do About It
A child or teen’s diabetes diagnosis is a life-changing event for the entire family. Here are some strategies that can help everyone take care of their mental health.
Sending Your Child to Diabetes Camp
With summer quickly approaching and camp spots filling up, learn about the value of sending your child to a diabetes camp, from increased independence to bonding with other children with diabetes.
Vodka Pasta and the Mental Gymnastics of Motherhood With Type 1
Mom of three Diane S. shares her open and honest account of pregnancy and 15 years of parenthood with type 1 diabetes.
Halloween With Diabetes: Navigating the Holiday Safely
Halloween can be a tricky holiday to navigate. Here are some ways to make trick or treating safe for people with diabetes and some other fun activities to do that don't center around candy.
Barbie Launches First Doll With Type 1 Diabetes
Model Lila Moss, who lives with type 1 diabetes, has helped launch the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in partnership with Mattel and Breakthrough T1D. The new doll aims to inspire, educate, and reduce stigma for young people living with the condition.
Being Queer With Diabetes
People with diabetes who are also a part of the LGBTQ community face unique challenges when it comes to healthcare, dealing with stigma and body image issues. Shawn Laib describes his personal experiences while speaking to other LGBTQ people about how they manage being at the intersection of both of these identities.