People with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of facing food insecurity than those without. The recent historic expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition...
Caregivers & Parents
For many people, being responsible for the care of someone with diabetes –be it a child, a parent, a relative, or a friend – can feel overwhelming at times. Every person with diabetes has their own unique story and their own care needs, and thanks to healthcare professionals, new therapies and technologies, and a multitude of resources, helping someone manage their diabetes to live a long, healthy, and happy life is absolutely possible.
But we know it isn’t easy to negotiate the day-to-day challenges, confusing options, and multiple uncertainties of helping a loved one handle the condition. At diaTribe, we strive to provide a diverse array of articles that offer advice, support, and encouragement to all those who are helping someone live well with diabetes.
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Whether your child has type 1 or type 2 diabetes, figuring out nutrition for school and childcare is a big part of managing glucose numbers – as well as nourishing a...
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From the moment her son was diagnosed with diabetes, Laura Billetdeaux was sharing her thoughts and taking advice on the website Children with Diabetes, a now-large...
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Jeff Hitchcock and the inspired, inspiring Children With Diabetes organization.
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Ready, steady, camp!
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A story of bigotry on a radio show.
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Dr. Jay Skyler weighs in on type 1 clinical trial design.
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We recently attended the three-day JDRF Children's Congress in Washington DC (June 22-24, 2009). The goal of the 150 young delegates (ages 4-17 years, who all have type...
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James Hirsch on the fear of all diabetes patients and their loved ones – nighttime hypoglycemia.
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We tend to think of people with type 1 diabetes as kids, but in fact, over half of the 30,000 new cases of type 1 diabetes diagnosed each year are adults. And, because...
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Often, parenting children with diabetes can be frightening and lonely, and few understand this better than Jeff and Natalie Kolok. With two type 1 children of their own...
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Teaching a child with type 1 diabetes the "facts of life"... Jim Hirsch reflects.
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How can kids with diabetes most enjoy Halloween? Jim Hirsch shares his thoughts.
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Kerri Morrone Sparling reflects on the true meaning of ‘need’ in the global diabetes community…
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We had the privilege of attending the inaugural Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Building a Healthier Future Summit in late 2011 in Washington, DC, where we...
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Nine year-old Boaz Alkalay offers a rare glimpse of diabetes through the eyes of a child.
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Special Conference Perspective: James S. Hirsch on the Human Drama of Diabetes
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Kelly reflects on her recent visit to Washington…
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Larry Soler and Dr. James Gavin discuss Partnership for a Healthier America's efforts to fight childhood obesity.
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In time for the beginning of this school year, DC Public Schools (DCPS) took a major step toward providing access to essential care for all its students with diabetes...