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

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