Five Years with Type 1 Diabetes: How Technology Transformed Our Lives and Why We Still Believe in a cure.
In October 2021, our family’s life changed forever. Five years later, type 1 diabetes is still part of our daily lives. But so are technology, knowledge, hope, and a question that continues to stay with us: What if one day Pablo can say, “I used to have type 1 diabetes”? I remember that Friday perfectly. A day that started like any other. A day at the park. A normal day. And it ended with a weekend at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. That was
5 days ago9 min read
Monserrate with Kids and Type 1 Diabetes: Our Adventure Above Bogotá
A family adventure in Bogotá, Colombia—with breathtaking views, an unexpected low, and, of course… a llama! Traveling with a child who has Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) means learning how to enjoy every adventure while carrying a little extra preparation in your backpack. Because yes, we can travel. We can explore. We can climb mountains, visit new places, try new things, and make incredible family memories. But we also know one very important thing: With T1D, plans can change in an
Sep 85 min read
Summer Vacation with Type 1 Diabetes: Fun, Planning, and Unforgettable Memories
Summer vacation is finally here… my son’s favorite time of the year. Days filled with fun, water, games, ice cream, pool days, adventures, and memories that last forever. For many families, summer means relaxed days, spontaneous plans, and going with the flow. But for families living with type 1 diabetes, even though summer is still magical and incredibly fun, the planning never stops. And honestly… that preparation is what allows us to enjoy it with more peace of mind. How W
Jun 13 min read
Take One Day at a Time: The Greatest Lesson Type 1 Diabetes Has Taught Me
We live in a world that constantly pushes us to keep running. Running to keep up. Running to achieve. Running to prove we’re doing enough as mothers. And for a long time, I lived that way too. Before my son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, our days felt like an endless schedule of activities. He was only 3 years old, and I filled our calendar with playdates, park visits, educational activities, and experiences designed to support his physical, emotional, and mental development.
May 152 min read
The Stigma of Type 1 Diabetes: From Guilt to Action
Type 1 Diabetes come with strong emotions. In many Latino communities, diabetes is surrounded by whispers—stigma, myths, judgment passed quietly from one generation to the next. Even when it comes to Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition with no cause and no prevention, many mothers carry an invisible, crushing burden of guilt. A guilt no one sees. A guilt no one prepares you for. When my son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, my mind latched onto a single, relentless tho
Apr 293 min read
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
Apr 133 min read
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
