Are there similar plans to the 504 plan in other countries around the world?
Many countries around the world have educational plans or legal frameworks similar to the 504 plan in the United States. While the names…
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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…
Hydrocolloid Pad “Sandwich Method” For CGM/POD Skin Rash or Irritation
My son has never had skin irritation issues with his Dexcom CGM or his Omnipod Pump until very recently. His skin just started…
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…
Diagnosis Story
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. I am sharing my son’s diagnosis story to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes in hopes it…
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…
Becoming My Child’s Advocate
When my son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of three, there was a steep learning curve in understanding how…
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…