Mar 3, 2025 | T1D in the Workplace, Type 1 Diabetes
Turning My T1D Story into a Business: The Creation of Sugardrop Co. A Life-Changing Diagnosis Life has a funny way of leading us exactly where we are meant to be, even when the path is unexpected. At just 11 years old, I was a happy, healthy girl in Ontario, Canada,...
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...
Jan 4, 2025 | Type 1 Diabetes
Redefining “Normal” in My Diabetes Story Our Stories Have Power For as long as humanity has existed, stories have been deeply intertwined into our blood. Be it stories of triumph, defeat, romance, sadness, or cautionary tales, we are inseparable from them....
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 19, 2024 | Type 1 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes Technology
T1D Technology: Turning Challenges into Opportunities for Change I hate the taste of fruit punch. At 3 am, I wake up to a blaring alarm and instinctively reach for the juice box on my nightstand. As I have countless times before, I squeeze the box empty despite the...
Sep 12, 2024 | Diabetes Community, Type 1 Diabetes
T1D Community: Diabuddies are the Best Friends! Having Type 1 diabetes as a child took away many choices. It restricted what and when I could eat. If I had a low blood sugar episode, I didn’t choose to miss out on fun activities, it was a matter of safety. I was...
