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March 5, 2018
5 Resources for Parents of Kids Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Has your child been recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Are you overwhelmed by emotions and unsure how to move forward? Here are five resources for parents of newly diagnosed D-Kids.
Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: I wrote the book Kids First, Diabetes Second because I wanted to share all that I have learned over the years. There’s no reason why you have to start at square one.
Read more about my book Kids First, Diabetes Second and purchase your own copy.
Our Diagnosis Story: It’s be...
February 12, 2018
A Caregiver’s Journey to Pump Therapy Part 1: My Daughter’s Diabetes Diagnosis
“A Caregiver’s Journey to Pump Therapy Part 1: My Daughter’s Diabetes Diagnosis” originally appeared on Insulet’s Omnipod Suite D blog, now called Podder Talk. In full disclosure, Insulet compensated me for the content that I created for them, but I am not being compensated for sharing it today.
Our daughter’s diagnosis story, I have found, is fairly typical for that of young children also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. But no matter how typical, it was still a shock we were unprepared for…...
February 5, 2018
Kids First, Diabetes Second Book Feedback
My Book Kids First, Diabetes Second may be updated for a second edition (yay!). I would love some feedback on your experience reading the book. Please take a few minutes — I promise it’s not terribly long — to answer these questions about the book.
Thank you so much!
-Leighann
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Valentine’s Day with Diabetes
Like any other holiday, Valentine’s Day presents a set of obstacles for children with type 1 diabetes when it comes to extra carbs, lots of sugar, and school parties. But with a little planning (and a little extra insulin!) your d-kid can enjoy the day.
Heart-Shaped Sugar, Sugar, Sugar When Q was in preschool and still on injections, we had to make it work during holiday parties. This post, written what seems like eons ago, illustrates just how much easier it is for us to navigate parties wi...
January 4, 2018
People Say the Darndest Things…to People with Diabetes
“People Say the Darndest Things…to People with Diabetes” originally appeared on Insulet’s Omnipod Suite D blog, now called Podder Talk. In full disclosure, Insulet compensated me for the content when I created it for them, but I am not being compensated for sharing it today.
People living with diabetes depend on various tools and technology to survive. When outsiders who are unfamiliar with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors catch a glimpse of these devices, hilarious and/or fr...
January 1, 2018
Diabetes Book Reading Challenge | January 2018
Summary: I’m challenging myself to read 6 diabetes books this year. Here is a list of books I recommend, books I’m reading next, and even a couple for d-kids.
I’m not a “make a resolution” type of person, but I do like having some goals. Each year I start (and try to complete) a reading goal for the year on Goodreads. In 2017 I had a goal of reading 18 books and surpassed it with 20. I tend to listen to audiobooks, but in 2018 I won’t have as much time for audiobooks. I’m planning to listen...
December 18, 2017
Build-A-Bear Diabetes Kit (Hooray!)
Summary: Build-A-Bear has added a Diabetes Kit to their accessory line that includes an insulin pump, glucose meter, and lancing device. It retails for $10 and is available online and in select stores.
I have a few friends who have many, many stuffed animals from Build-A-Bear and their collections seem to be constantly growing. Q’s collection would grow exponentially if we had a BAB store in our town, but she only gets to shop for them in person when we travel.
I was on Facebook recently and...
December 11, 2017
D-Kid Interviews IndyCar Driver Charlie Kimball
Summary: Charlie Kimball is an IndyCar racer who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 22. I had the opportunity to ask him a few questions about racing and diabetes. Read about his diagnosis, what he does when he goes low during a race, and what it’s like to be an Indy driver with diabetes.
D-Kid: How were you diagnosed?
CK: While racing in Europe in 2007, I went to the doctor for a routine exam for an unrelated skin rash. During the examination, I menti...
December 4, 2017
Self-Care for Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes: Actually Taking Time For Self-Care
Summary: I began taking better care of myself only to be derailed by a medical issue. See how I actually took time for myself so that I could heal.
Remember months and months ago when I said I wanted to start a monthly series about self-care for parents of children with chronic medical conditions such as type 1 diabetes?
About that.
I was actually on a road to upping my self-care game. I arranged my work schedule so that I could go to yoga after school drop off two mornings a week. I lost al...
Actually Taking Time For Self-Care
Summary: I began taking better care of myself only to be derailed by a medical issue. See how I actually took time for myself so that I could heal.
Remember months and months ago when I said I wanted to start a monthly series about self-care for parents of children with chronic medical conditions such as type 1 diabetes?
About that.
I was actually on a road to upping my self-care game. I arranged my work schedule so that I could go to yoga after school drop off two mornings a week. I lost al...
