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Sleepovers, Camp, and Letting Go (Even When You Don’t Want To)
There are certain milestones in parenting that don’t seem like they should feel so big until you are living them. The first day of school. Learning to drive. Heading off to college. And then, there is the first sleepover. For most families, a sleepover is exciting. Kids pack their pajamas, grab a toothbrush, and head […]
Stressing Over Sleepovers
Parenting comes with a million different anxieties. My kids are old enough to run around our neighborhood on their own, but I still like to know where they are. My son has a cell phone because he’s older and has earned a little more freedom, but my daughter only has a smartwatch, and she doesn’t […]
Screening for Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes basics pertinent to screening We know that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition, meaning that the body’s immune system starts attacking its own body. The immune system is supposed to help the body fight off things such as viruses, flus, colds, etc. But sometimes it goes rogue and we don’t fully understand why […]
Reconciling Off-Label Diabetes Care
When you start training as a healthcare professional (HCP), there is so much to learn, and it can feel overwhelming. As a nursing student, I remember starting my training in the hospital and realizing how much responsibility I would have caring for people as a nurse. I also had a thorough understanding of the realities […]
Living Life Off Label
Living Life Off Label Before Ava was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I thought life came with directions. I read those instructions in the “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” books, as well as every book and journal article I could find. As a first-time mom at age 35, I read and read until there […]
The State of Type 1 Diabetes in Adults
I was so lucky to be invited to speak at the recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) conference in New Orleans about the state of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults. This is part of the work being done by a national committee of dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare professionals facilitated by the ADA. When I think about […]
ADA 2026: Learning, Connecting, and Looking Ahead
The American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions once again brought the diabetes community together, this year in the vibrant city of New Orleans. Researchers, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, advocates, and people living with diabetes gathered to share the latest science, exchange ideas, and work toward a common goal: improving the lives of those affected by diabetes. […]
Afrezza: A Breath of Fresh Air for Diabetes Management
Managing type 1 diabetes often requires a delicate balance between planning ahead and adapting to real life. Meals don’t always happen on schedule. Appetites change. Games run long. Sleepovers, birthday parties, field trips, and unexpected snacks are all part of childhood. For many families, finding diabetes tools that fit into life rather than building life […]
Another Option. Another Chance.
When my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than thirteen years ago, I could never have imagined how many devices, supplies, chargers, adhesives, backups, and emergency kits would eventually become part of our daily lives. What I could imagine, even then, was what I wanted for her. I wanted her to go to […]
Decoding Type 1 Autoantibodies
Since no one knows what type of stressful event could trigger diabetes, there is a lot of advocacy for screening for T1D in those predisposed to getting the disease, to delay its onset. But there is not much information about what this includes. Here are some details on the autoantibodies typically measured during screening for […]