My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 2 years old. At that young age, I couldn’t imagine him identifying letters and having an eye exam so young but when you have type 1 diabetes, you also must take good care of your eyes. This means that even at 2, we headed in to see an ... Read More about Having diabetes isn’t enough, you must also look after your eyes
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Dealing with time changes and type 1 diabetes
I hate time changes. They mess with my system and leave me feeling out of sorts for days. When you live with type 1 diabetes, time changes also impact how you deliver your insulin. Whether you are injecting or using an insulin pump, here are a few things that you need to know about ... Read More about Dealing with time changes and type 1 diabetes
Getting travel insurance with type 1 diabetes
Whenever you travel out of the country, it is important to have some sort of insurance. No one plans to get sick or break a limb but it does happen and it is important to be prepared just in case. When you live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it can be a bit more challenging to get travel ... Read More about Getting travel insurance with type 1 diabetes
Does diabetes impact your sleep? What sleep?
Absolutely. 100%! Without a doubt, diabetes has a huge impact on your sleep! Look at any online forum whether it is for parents or adults living with diabetes and you will find a steady rash of memes suggesting that they live on insulin and coffee. There are a few reasons why this happens. Some ... Read More about Does diabetes impact your sleep? What sleep?
Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Type 1 Diabetes
If your child has type 1 diabetes, your family might be eligible for financial assistance through disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers benefits for people of all ages who are unable to work or participate in typical childhood activities due to an illness. Childhood ... Read More about Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Type 1 Diabetes