Diabetes

Project Blue November has made it their goal to support Type 1 Diabetes awareness all year long! I am a wee bit behind in prepping information, blog posts, and social shares But I know that it is valuable to share what Type 1 Diabetes really looks like to those who don’t live with it each and every day! I don’t know where this month will take us and I cannot make any promises but please join us each day in November as we share how T1D affects our son and family!

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I loathe Facebook even though I use it daily for work and support. Did you know that there are a handful of Type 1 Diabetes support groups on Facebook? I am sharing all of the national ones that I have found. I skipped sharing local ones as those will not apply to everyone. Type 1 Diabetes is such a difficult thing to manage and being able to vent or ask questions and get answers right away is phenomenal. I do not take medical advice but ideas to help assist in the day to day management of Eldest’s Type 1 Diabetes!

If you or your child has Type 1 Diabetes then do yourself a favor and read through these support group descriptions and find a few that you can join!


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Every kid needs a great backpack for school and Type 1 Diabetes kids need cool options to carry supplies! Parents want a good sturdy bag that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. This collection of bags have been recommended by many Type 1 families and we have even bought a few for our children. I am recommending them since they are under $20!

Whether your Type 1 Diabetic is a boy or a girl I am sure that you will be able to find a suitable bag to help them carry their supplies during school. Many of these bags have lots of extra pockets which make carrying supplies more organized and accessible. We are able to fit blood glucose meter, insulin pen, glucagon pen, extra Dexcom Sensor and some snacks for lows like juicebox, pb crackers,etc.

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