When our first-born child was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 15 months of age, thoughts of having a second child was the farthest thing from our minds. The first few months, we were fighting through our emotions just trying to get by day to day and keep Coral alive. The next two years were … Continue reading Worth the Risk
How to Hire a T1d Sitter
If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a whole city to help raise a Type 1 toddler- @type1diabetic_life Whether you're looking to hire a babysitter or nanny, I hope you will find this guide helpful. We all know that good help is hard to find. It can especially be a … Continue reading How to Hire a T1d Sitter
Aloha Kakou
Aloha kakou [kah-koh] or "welcome everyone" (in Hawaiian) to my blog where you'll find useful information on managing Type 1 diabetes in a fun, honest, and practical way. Life is already complicated as it is and having T1d or a toddler with T1d makes it 10 times more challenging. I'm a realist due to all … Continue reading Aloha Kakou
Our Diagnosis Story
Coral was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on Friday, March 11, 2016 at nearly 16 months of age. Three days prior, I had noticed she was very lethargic, peeing heavy diapers, wetting her bed, and super thirsty. I never knew these were classic signs of T1d - nobody ever tells you that! I had emailed … Continue reading Our Diagnosis Story
