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{Snacks & Allergies} Carley’s Animal Cookies

Always use the consumer package for nutritional information as formula and ingredient changes may occur at any time and may not match the information provided here.

My daughter was so excited that the snack served at school one day was not only milk-free, but that the package specifically said that it was made in a facility free of nuts. The school nurse snapped a picture of the box and messaged it to me so that I could remember what to look for at the store.

I looked at every grocery store in...

{Almost Wordless Wednesday} Lifetime Supply!

I blogged recently about our Mega Smarties find. We often use Smarties to treat lows. We even used Smarties on the cover of Kids First, Diabetes Second. Our friends at Smarties saw the post and asked if they could send us a “sweet” thank you. Much to our surprise, a rather heavy box appeared on our doorstep. When Q saw the contents she declared them to be a “lifetime supply!”

Of course the kids wanted to sort them and do a taste test. I started doing math to figure out just how many carbs ther...

{D-Mom 2.0} Yo-Yo Effect

If you are new to D-Mom Blog or to our family’s particular story, I invite you to read my previously written posts, which you can do by visiting the Archives.

Join me each Thursday as I highlight a post from the past.

Yo-Yo Effect

originally posted July 5, 2009

I’m awoken in the night.

“She’s at one.”

“What do you mean she’s at one?”

“She’s at ONE.”

“Get the cake icing.”

I go to her bed and feel for her in the dark. She is in the corner, as still as can be. I take her jaw in my hand and start oozing b...

{Type 1 Tuesday} 04.16.13

New from D-Kid Blog

Q has her own website with d-kid-friendly content and video. Check out her latest posts:

{Allergies} Easter Candy (Allergies and diabetes at Easter? No problem!)

Video Sneak Peek (Q has some video content in the works including answers to reader questions. Let her know if you or your child has a question.)

{Diabetes Art} Camp (Q has diabetes camp on her mind. See why she thinks other d-kids should go to camp.)

Featured D-Blogs

Here are some great posts I have read recently:

The B...

{D-Mom 2.0} 100-Calorie Snack Packs

If you are new to D-Mom Blog or to our family’s particular story, I invite you to read my previously written posts, which you can do by visiting the Archives.

Join me each Thursday as I highlight a post from the past.

100-Calorie Snack Packs

originally posted April 26, 2009

My son and I went to a store to pick up a few groceries.

I’ve said over and over that I don’t have a one-stop-shop market and I rotate between a few places.

So we were in the cookie and cracker aisle looking for some crunchy sna...

{D-Mom 2.0} On My Mind

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Join me each Thursday as I highlight a post from the past.

On My Mind

originally posted April 9, 2009

Most days I don’t even think about it.

That statement at once is true, yet couldn’t be further from the truth.

This morning my daughter asked, “Remember last Easter when I was diabetic and I could only eat some of the candy that was in the eg...

{D-Mom Tested} Rylee’s Pocket

It hit the high 60′s this week where we live so we’re excited for the warmer weather. I thought I’d share this review of a cool shirt we tried out last summer. Read more D-Mom Tested product reviews.

{D-Mom Tested} Rylee’s Pocket originally posted August 14, 2012.

These two images are courtesy Rylee’s Pocket.

I was on Facebook one day and saw a link to the Rylee’s Pocket page. Since Q has recently started using a CGM, I’m on the lookout for options to carry the receiver.

The Rylee’s Pocket tanks...

{Wordless Wednesday} Day of Hope

Imagery: rainbow, “hope” with the blue circle, blood drops, medical ID bracelet

As I was drawing, Q said, “You know that’s permanent marker. PERMANENT marker. Meaning it won’t. come. off.”

Join the “Write Hope On Your HandsFor Diabetes Awareness” event on Facebook.

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{D-Mom 2.0} Fight For Your Rights

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Fight For Your Rights

originally posted December 8, 2008

My daughter’s preschool teacher is out for a few weeks and there is a substitute. I think the kids miss her and miss the routine.

I can’t say that I am entirely comfortable leaving her with someone who doesn’t know her well. Th...

{Our Story} HIGH Blood Sugar!

Please remember that I never give medical advice. Ask your endocrinologist or pediatrician for advice about your own child. Make your own informed decisions for your own child.

One day the assistant principal called toward the end of the school day. Q’s blood sugar had been in the 200′s at noon but had alarmed that it was high…our high alarm threshold being 250. He was shocked to see that her blood sugar was in the 400′s and had her wash her hands, recheck her blood sugar, and also check for k...