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Going back to school with Type 1 diabetes can be scary for both the student with Type 1 and their family. Make sure to read our back-to-school checklist to make the transition easier! Fill out your 504

By Kerry McCawley   I have been a type one diabetic since I was 21 months old, and I’ve dealt with many ups and downs with my disease. Everyone, from family to doctors, has told me about

  My name is Mattison Leva (Matti) and I am 11 years old. I live in Colorado Springs, CO. Shortly after I turned 11 and just a couple of weeks into the fifth grade, I was diagnosed

by Brittany Volden Children with type 1 diabetes can play sports, just like everyone else. My son Gavin, who lives with type 1 diabetes, began riding dirt bikes 4 years ago. I asked Gavin why he likes

By Tara AND Christian Dana Our story started out a little different than most. Christian was involved in the Teddy study from birth because we found out when he was born that he had the high-risk gene

By Paige Lindbloom When Governor Polis announced those with two or more high-risk conditions (including type 1 diabetes) would be in the next COVID-19 vaccination phase, I did not expect it to affect me. To my knowledge,

My diagnosis was a lot calmer than most. No hospital visit, no extremely high blood sugar, and no attempt to get me back on this earth. I know a lot of diabetics did not have the same

by Lia Pirazzi Living with diabetes can be tough for many reasons: having to be more responsible, having many doctor’s appointments, always having to stay vigilant over BGs, and so much more. The complications don’t end there.

By Brittany V. Life before type 1 diabetes seems like a dream. A dream where my son ran freely without devices on his body. A dream where I could sleep soundly without the fear of losing him.

By Paige Lindbloom Going to college can be one of the highlights of a person’s life. College is a time to reinvent yourself, explore independence, and learn lessons that you will carry with you for the rest