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
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
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
Feb 245 min read
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
Feb 25 min read
