When Should You Use Glucagon? – Parents Of T1D
Let’s discuss what glucagon is exactly, when it should be used, and other ways to deal with hypoglycemia.
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Individualized Health Plans (IHPs and IHCPs) for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Introduction An Individualized Health Plan (IHP or sometimes Individualized Health Care Plan, IHCP) is a personalized healthcare roadmap. It’s tailored to address a child’s specific medical needs, goals, and strategies for better health management. A child with Type 1 Diabetes should have an IHP in place at their school so that nurses and other caretakers … Read more
Can Type 1 Diabetes Affect Sleep? Tips for Better Sleep
If you have type 1 diabetes, you know that it tends to impact almost every aspect of your life. One thing that it impacts deeply before and after the diagnosis is sleep.
How to Read Food Labels: Type 1 Diabetes
By understanding food labels, people with diabetes can take charge of their diet and make healthier choices in line with their dietary requirements.
9 Refreshing & Diabetes-Friendly Summer Drinks
In this article we’ll suggest a variety of hydrating and diabetic-friendly beverage options that not only taste good and are refreshing, but also support proper hydration and blood sugar management.
Dexcom G7 vs Freestyle Libre 3: Full Comparison
It’s time to compare the new continuous glucose monitoring devices from Dexcom and Freestyle Libre – the G7 and Libre 3.
Hormones & Diabetes: Managing Your Teen’s T1D
As children grow older, they want to be more independent when it comes to their decisions and behaviors, and that may ultimately impact their control over their condition.
Understanding A1C in Type 1 Diabetes
It’s worth knowing more about the HbA1c test, as results give people with diabetes a much broader overview of how their blood glucose is responding to treatmen
How to Support Multiple Children With Diabetes Using Gluroo
Living with type 1 diabetes can be a challenging journey, not just for those diagnosed but also for their loved ones. Parents, in particular, play a crucial role in managing and supporting their children with diabetes. Now imagine a family that has multiple people with diabetes (PWDs). The responsibilities, communication, and coordination required can become … Read more
19 Diabetic & Kid-Friendly Food Swaps to Control Blood Sugar – T1D
Even though there are no foods that children with diabetes can’t eat, some foods are better at helping control blood sugar levels than others.