Walker Payne

Extreme heat can be challenging for a child with type 1 diabetes because it can affect blood sugar levels, causing them to rise or fall.

Your child’s sense of responsibility might be very different when away from home, for the better or perhaps for the worse. Your child’s choice of summer camp might mean a crash course in confronting your fears and concerns.

We’ll discuss the features of each pump, their cost, their performance, the pros and cons, and provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about which pump might be right for your child.

Type 1 diabetes can be a challenging diagnosis for parents. Having access to resources and support from others who understand the daily struggles and triumphs of managing this condition can be invaluable.

It’s a lot to handle, but with the right information and support, parents can help their child thrive with type 1 diabetes.

For any parent of a child with diabetes, good blood glucose control means less stress and fear. But even when you decide it’s the right option, selecting the best insulin pump for your child isn’t necessarily a matter of choice.

At the moment, only Tandem’s t:slim x2 integrates with the Dexcom G7. Omnipod integration is scheduled to become available this year.