Here are some emotional survival tips for those first weeks and months post-diagnosis- not the medical stuff, but the human stuff.

When a child or teen is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), the impact is felt far beyond the hospital walls. It’s a major shift for the entire family- and siblings, whether older or younger, often find themselves riding emotional waves they don’t fully understand. Here’s how to support siblings in those tender first weeks and months after diagnosis…

Hearing that your teenager has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) can be overwhelming, emotional and even scary. As parents, you may be filled with questions, concerns and fears about how this diagnosis will affect your child’s life. Here’s the good news- with the right support, education and mindset, your teen can live a full, happy and successful life. Here’s some tips on how you can support your teenager…

A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind- for both you and your child. Whether they’re a curious toddler, an energetic child or an independent teen, they’re likely feeling confused, scared or even frustrated. As a parent, you might be wondering, How do I explain this in a way that reassures them without overwhelming them?

The good news is that with the right words, tone and support, you can help your child feel safe, confident and ready to take on this new challenge. Let’s talk about how to have these important conversations at every stage…

There are moments in life that change everything in an instant. Hearing the words, “Your child has Type 1 Diabetes” is one of those moments. If you’re reading this, you might be feeling exhausted, completely overwhelmed or even a little lost. And that’s okay. Take a deep breath. You are not alone.

This is not the road you expected to be on, and right now, it may feel like too much. The sleepless nights, the tiny hands resisting blood tests, the fear of numbers that suddenly seem to rule your world- it’s all so much to process. But here’s something I want you to know: You can do this. And you will. Here’s how to handle the early days of a Type 1 diagnosis…

A Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis is always life-changing- but when your child is diagnosed very ill or in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), it can be traumatic. One moment, you have a child with unexplained symptoms, the next, you’re in a hospital room watching medical teams work to stabilise them. Tubes, drips, beeping monitors- it’s terrifying.

If this is your story, you are not alone. Many families first learn about Type 1 Diabetes in a crisis situation, with their child dangerously unwell. And while everyone tells you, “It gets easier,” right now, you’re just trying to get through the next hour, the next day, the next week.

Here’s what we wish someone had told us about coping after a traumatic diagnosis…