Learning to navigate the often scary world of diabetes as the grandparent of a type 1. We share our experiences, things we found that work and things that didn't work so well.
I got thinking about “Type 1 Diabetes and Athletes” because every kid needs a hero. I decided to do some research and see if there are very many high-level athletes with Type 1 Diabetes. I was blown away by both the number of high-level athletes who must fit Diabetes Management into their extremely hectic training … Read more
What is Children Learning Reading is a program that teaches the all-important skills of reading at a very young age. Reading fosters good learning, whether that be from books, magazines, the internet, or the blackboard at school. By learning to read at an earlier age, children are given an effective tool to continue learning throughout … Read more
Our family is still within the first year of our grandson’s Type 1 Diabetes and have been constantly on the lookout for “Type 1 Diabetes Books”. Being educated is key to understanding this disease and how we can best manage it when he is here. I found I can save my daughter a lot of … Read more
Our daughter was immediately faced with wondering how to deal with “Type 1 Diabetes and School” when our four-year-old grandson was diagnosed last June. He was due to start kindergarten in the fall. How was she going to manage his diabetes with him being at school all day? It was all so new. She wasn’t … Read more
Living with Type 1 Diabetes is hard and that makes it so important to understand “Type 1 Diabetes Burnout” and develop a plan to deal with it. It can easily affect any type 1 diabetic or their caregiver at any time. It doesn’t matter how long it has been since your diagnosis, burnout can happen … Read more
After our grandson’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis we had to learn “What is Diabetic Foot Care?” and why it is so important. It has been known for some time that when Diabetics have high glucose (blood sugar) levels over a prolonged period of time it can lead to some serious complications, including foot problems. Following … Read more
When our grandson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes I figured I needed a selection of “Baking Recipes for Diabetics”. Our daughter explained to us, Type 1 Diabetics don’t necessarily require a specific diet, they just need to have easy access to complete nutrition information on each recipe to calculate carbs eaten to ensure accurate … Read more
In this article, we will discuss a “Type 1 Diabetes Meal Plan.” We will learn about what a Type 1 diet is and why it is an important part of proper Diabetes Management. It is necessary for Type 1 Diabetics to frequently monitor blood glucose levels daily. Without proper diet, exercise, and insulin injections Diabetics … Read more
The “Honeymoon Period Type 1 Diabetes” can be a very confusing time for new Type 1 Diabetics and their caregivers. What doctors call the “Honeymoon Period” occurs when a person is first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and they begin taking insulin. Their blood glucose levels can remain near normal and their symptoms may disappear. … Read more
This article is going to explore the Corona Virus and Kids. It seems all we hear about on the news or social media platforms lately is the latest information on the Corona Virus(COVID-19). One day we are told to exercise social distancing then a few days later we are told to go home and stay … Read more