We Took Apart an Omnipod 5: What’s Inside an Insulin Pump?
La curiosidad de un niño con diabetes tipo 1 nos llevó a abrir una Omnipod 5 para descubrir qué hay dentro de la pequeña bomba que forma parte de nuestra vida diaria. Lo que encontramos nos recordó algo mucho más grande: cuánto ha avanzado la tecnología y por qué seguimos creyendo en una cura.
Oct 65 min read
We Failed as an Artificial Pancreas: The Anxiety of Being a T1D Parent
An accidental double dose of long-acting insulin turned an ordinary evening into an all-night diabetes emergency—and reminded me just how much responsibility comes with being a pancreas parent. There is something people don’t always understand about raising a child with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). You don’t just become a parent. You become the pancreas. You calculate. You count. You monitor. You remember. You correct. You anticipate. And you try, every single day, to make thousand
Sep 257 min read
The Emotional Impact of a Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis on Parents and Caregivers
A type 1 diabetes diagnosis doesn’t just change the life of the child receiving the diagnosis. It changes the lives of their parents and caregivers, too. When you first hear the words “Type 1 diabetes,” you probably think about insulin, blood sugar, carbohydrates, food, and medication. But there’s another side of type 1 diabetes that we don’t talk about nearly enough: the emotional impact the diagnosis can have on the mental health of the entire family. For many parents, a di
Sep 176 min read
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
Sep 109 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
