Learning to Let Go: One of the Hardest Parts of Being a Type 1 Diabetes Mom
One of the hardest parts of being a Type 1 diabetes mom isn’t learning how to count carbs, calculate insulin doses, or stay up all night checking blood sugar levels. The hardest part is learning to let go . Letting go of control. Letting go of fear. Letting go—just a little—of trusting someone else with your child’s care. The day it was time: starting school The day we knew would come eventually—but that you’re never fully prepared for—finally arrived: starting school . When
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Pablo’s Pack x Green Amarilla: When Art Meets Purpose
Some collaborations feel planned. Others feel meant. —and this is one of them If you’ve ever encountered Green Amarilla ’s work, you already know it’s more than art. Her creations don’t just catch your eye—they touch your heart. They tell stories. They carry intention, emotion, and a quiet magic that invites you to slow down and feel . That is something I’ve always deeply admired about her work. So, when the time came to bring Pablo’s Pack to life through illustration, ther
Mar 312 min read
Spring Break Camp with Type 1 Diabetes: Our First Experience as First-Time Campers
Surviving Spring Break Camp with Type 1 Diabetes: Our First Experience & Essential Checklist Spring break camp is supposed to be exciting—but when you’re the parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, it can also feel terrifying. Last year, our family decided it was finally time to give our son the chance to enjoy a full spring camp experience. After a family “vote,” we chose a place he already loved: Athletic Play camp . My son attends and Athletic play class weekly. They call
Mar 143 min read
The Stigma of Type 1 Diabetes: From Guilt to Action
In many Latino communities, diabetes is still surrounded by stigma, myths, and misinformation. Even when it comes to Type 1 diabetes , an autoimmune condition with no prevention, many mothers carry an invisible and overwhelming burden of guilt. When my son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, my mind was stuck on one thought: “This is my fault. I failed as a mother.” At that time, I was a professional pastry chef. Overnight, my career became the enemy. Sugar, flour, desserts—t
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Type 1 Diabetes and Insurance Coverage: Insurance for type 1 diabetics
When our family chose health insurance, we did what many families in the United States do. We selected coverage through my husband’s job and chose the premium that best fit our monthly budget. At the time, chronic illness was not part of our reality. We assumed insurance was insurance — and that if something serious ever happened, we would be protected. We were wrong. When a Diagnosis Changes Everything, including insurance, now for type 1 diabetes When our son was diagnosed
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Our First Friends for Life Orlando: A Week Where We Finally Belonged
In July 2025, our family attended Friends for Life Orlando for the very first time — thanks to the First-Time Attendees Scholarship , which covered both our hotel stay and our conference access. What we experienced that week was beyond anything we imagined. Friends for Life Orlando is one of the world’s largest and most impactful conferences for people living with type 1 diabetes and their loved ones. Hosted annually by Children with Diabetes , it brings together thousands o
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Red: The Color of Passion… Not Ketones
Red is the color of passion, love, and strength. But for families living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) , red can also mean something very different—and very scary. When you live with T1D, diabetes is not just counting carbs and giving insulin . Those are important parts, but there is so much more happening behind the scenes. One of the most critical—and often misunderstood—parts of Type 1 Diabetes management is ketones . What Are Ketones? Ketones are acids that form in the blood
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