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Practical T1D parent stories, device tips, travel, sports, and everyday life.
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Hot Weather and Low Blood Sugar With Type 1 – What We’re Paying Attention To
A study linked hot weather with more lows in people with Type 1. Here’s what we’re paying attention…
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Optimus Overnight Watch for Kids With Type 1
Not medical advice. No robot, app, or future demo replaces your diabetes care team. Overnight plans, lows, and…
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Elf on the Shelf Ideas That Work with T1D
T1D-friendly Elf on the Shelf rules and scene ideas – magic without shame or supply chaos.
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Type 1 Diabetes Christmas Toy Ideas
Christmas gifts for kids with T1D: normal joy first, then books, comfort items, and smart stocking stuffers.
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When Kids Start Helping Manage Type 1 – Trust but Verify
How we slowly let kids help with boluses and highs/lows – Dexcom Follow, pump IOB, and simple watch…
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Free T1D Screening at Petco Park – Notes From a San Diego Parent
A free Type 1 diabetes screening day at Petco Park in San Diego – plain notes from a…
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Type 1 and Kids’ Bone Health – What We’re Paying Attention To
A study on bone health in kids with Type 1 – plain parent notes on playground time, clinic…
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When Our Kids With Type 1 Leave Home – Starting the Handoff Early
A dorm low story that stuck with us – how we’re thinking about independence handoffs long before college.…
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Dexcom G7 15 Day: What Parents Should Know (Kids Stay on 10-Day for Now)
Key takeaway: Dexcom G7 15 Day is real for adults 18+ (longer wear than the familiar 10-day G7),…
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Type 1 Diabetes Conferences: A Parent Shortlist
Family events vs adult retreats vs research meetings – how we pick a T1D conference without wasting a…