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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.

The curious milestone of a diabetes anniversary.
On May 7, the results of the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study published in JAMA found a 21% increase in type 1 diabetes and 31% rise in type 2 diabetes in children...
ADA’s new childcare position statement – how parents can get the best care for their kids with diabetes.
Why aren’t there more therapies and devices for pediatric patients? Find out why and what we can do to help.
Dexcom Share – Peace of Mind for Loved Ones, Paving the Way for Next-Gen Mobile CGM.
The first six-year-old in the world to test the Bionic Pancreas.
Navigating diabetes in high school – the four strategies I follow to stay safe.
What other fast food chains are already on board?
How this “disease interception” strategy could transform our knowledge of type 1 diabetes.
Our main takeaways from this conference: new apps, startling statistics, and more!
Josh Airth, a 17-year old with type 1 diabetes, recently participated in a clinical trial of the Medtronic 670G "hybrid-closed loop"system (insulin pump + Enlite 3 CGM...
Registration ends May 8 – join this amazing weekend of learning, networking, and meeting other young adults with type 1 diabetes.
The hardest part about motivation is that everyone needs something different, and motivators can change over time. But for most of us with diabetes, motivation needs to...
A new bill would put limits on fast food calories, fat, and sugar in kids’ meals.
When might this product reach the market?
New trial testing the inhaled, ultra-rapid insulin in 4-17 year olds.
Varying perspectives on a touchy subject, from Kerri Sparling of Six Until Me.
Another move from northern California to combat childhood obesity.
How a diabetes dog changed the lives of Stefany Shaheen’s family.
The story of one boy’s struggle with stigma.

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