Type 1 Diabetes & School Emergency Lockdown Boxes
Emergency drills are a regular practice in schools across the United States to ensure that students and staff are prepared for various types…
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National Park Service Access Pass for Individuals With Disabilities
The National Park Service offers a free lifetime pass to individuals with permanent disabilities. The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational…
Type 1 Diabetes Warning Signs
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can express itself at any age. The body’s immune system starts attacking the beta…
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)? Causes and Prevention
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a serious complication where high blood glucose levels lead to a diabetic coma. DKA is a life threatening complication impacting…
Back to School After A Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis
I know first hand how nerve wracking it can be to think about sending your child back to school after a Type 1…
What’s a 504 Plan? What to Include in it?
Did you know Type 1 Diabetes is considered a disability under the Americans with Diabetes Act (ADA)?The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504…
What is a Dexcom CGM compression low? Why does it happen?
There is nothing more alarming than a sudden blood sugar drop accompanied by an alert sound and a “LOW” reading on the Continuous…
Type 1 Diabetes Back to School List
As every school year starts, so does all the preparations that goes into sending a T1D child back to school. I decided to…