Nov 21, 2025 | Transition Stories, Transition Tips, Type 1 Diabetes, University and T1D
Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Balancing University and Type 1 Diabetes No one really prepares you for how much university will change your life or how those changes might throw off your blood sugars and diabetes management. I went from having set schedules, meals...
Sep 23, 2025 | Transition Tips, Type 1 Diabetes
Preparing for an Empty Nest: Transition Tips for T1D Caregivers Preparing to send a child off to post-secondary school is an exciting and emotional milestone for any family. For parents of a child living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), the transition comes with an added...
Apr 1, 2025 | T1D in the Workplace, Transition, Type 1 Diabetes
Managing Diabetes in the Workplace: My Journey as an Educational Assistant Hi, I’m Kristin Rivard! I work for the York Region District School Board as an Educational Assistant. My role involves working with students with all sorts of special needs. My students include...
Jan 24, 2025 | Transition, Transition Tips, Type 1 Diabetes
How to Choose an Adult Care Team that Supports Your T1D Management Finding the right adult care team for your type one diabetes management can make all the difference. This journey can begin when you transition from pediatric care to adult care, or it can be later...
Oct 31, 2024 | Transition, Transition Tips, Type 1 Diabetes
The Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Transition to Adult Diabetes Care Transitioning from a pediatric diabetic clinic to an adult diabetic clinic can be a daunting experience. For many T1Ds, this signifies a shift not only in healthcare providers, but also in the...
Sep 5, 2024 | Transition, Transition Stories, Type 1 Diabetes
Navigating Relationships During Your Transition The biggest thing about starting university with T1D was just keeping track of my appointments and ordering insulin. There’s lots of small things that all that all added up to being a little bit overwhelming at...
