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Freshman at College 2500 Miles from Home & Newly Diagnosed - What to do?

Hi Everyone,   My 18-year old daughter is a freshman at Emory University in Georgia and was diagnosed with Type 1 back on Sep 7 just about…

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It's our one year "diaversary" today - what do you do to recognize yours?

My daughter was diagnosed with T1D a year ago today (2/13/12), although I was emotional about it on Monday since that was the actual day it…

Started by aimeeh2oski

29 6 hours ago
Reply by marnie

I just need to vent.

I am having a pitty day. I know we all have them but I am not doing well today. My husband was in the hospital in January (former type 2) a…

Started by Holly

2 yesterday
Reply by Holly

CGM with Medtronic 522 Pump

I went for my instruction session on Thursday and have had nothing but problems since. My daughter was not thrilled about the fact that her…

Started by Holly

14 yesterday
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How Many Carbs for a Teen?

I am interested in carb reduction. Not carb restriction. My son is in honeymoon with 1 unit of Lantus only. How many carbs are safe so that…

Started by kaitype1

14 on Friday
Reply by Jen

Pool and pods

Hi guys, I am in need of advice. Since summer began I am loosing pods on a daily basis, when I take her to the pool they just fall off or e…

Started by Nic

7 Jun 12
Reply by Nic

Don't Miss Today's Videochat with Moira McCarthy!

THURSDAY June 6 Moira McCarthy, author of Raising Teens With Diabetes, will be our guest in this afternoon's videochat. For more informatio…

Started by David (dns)

0 Jun 6

PJs with sock pocket for Animas Ping-using 3 year-olds: Want them?

My 3 1/2 year-old son is about to switch to the Omnipod from the Animas Ping and we will no longer be needing his 6 pairs of 3T PJs in whic…

Started by BitchinDietitian

3 May 26
Reply by Elizabeth

Insulin Pump Recommendations.

My son Braden was diagnosed in January and is on Insulin shots we are looking into getting him a pump but aren't sure what type to get. My…

Started by Jamie

7 May 23
Reply by Piki101

Products to Treat Low BG

Does anyone have knowledge of a product you can use to treat low blood sugar that is easy to carry, easy to take in small increments, and n…

Started by Jay (JJ)

8 May 23
Reply by Piki101

Shyness toward diabetes at School

Braden was just dignosed in January and is really having a hard time dealing with diabetes at school. He hates when he has to check his sug…

Started by Jamie

24 May 23
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