Medtronic 670G: Experiences of a Mom + Daughter with T1D
My 15 year old daughter and I both started on the Medtronic 670G system in July. With 2 1/2 months of use under our belts, we have had common, yet...
A Nurses Review: Medtronic 670G Insulin Pump
Medtronic’s 670 G hybrid closed loop system is the smartest insulin pump to hit the market, and people living with type 1 diabetes, including my daughter and I, have been...
Is Lying Normal?
Is it natural to tell a white lie – better known in this case as “a diabetes lie”? There comes a time in a child’s life where they experiment with...
Get Jerry The Bear to Every Child with T1D
My daughter and I started speaking with the founders Hannah Chung and Aaron Horowitz a few years ago when Jerry the Bear was in his primitive stages. Since then, Jerry...
Type 1 Diabetes – Life’s a Picnic
You can always count on diabetes camp for a wet and wild experience. After my last volunteer nursing stint, I’m reminded once again that my job is never done –...
Growth Hormone in Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
Growing children are infamous for the diabetes management challenges they present to both parents and physicians alike. Growth hormone can only be guessed at as a potential irritant to glucose...
Kids and Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
After six months of consecutive Dexcom use this is what I heard last week- “Mom I want to take a break from my Dex” Shoot. The list started to roll…...
Basketball Camp for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
It’s time to start thinking about summer plans already? If you have a child with type 1 diabetes, summer camp may be on your radar now. There are many incredible...
Hypoglycemia- How Does it Make You Feel?
What does hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) really feel like? Most parents have no problem interpreting if a blood sugar is low, but can they discipline when their child is hypoglycemic? ...