Right now, I’m a senior in high school and finalizing my college decision. It’s an exciting time (but also a little surreal). In a few months, my life is going to look very different....
There’s a line from The Beatles that always makes me smile: “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Living with type one diabetes (T1D) is a lot like that. It’s still your journey — your numbers, your insulin, your daily decisions — but you were never meant...
For decades, researchers have known that transplanting pancreatic islet cells — the insulin-producing cells destroyed in type one diabetes (T1D) — has the potential to dramatically improve lives. Yet, in the United States, access to islet transplantation has been slowed by a regulatory barrier: Human cadaveric islets are classified as...
Navigating a food-focused holiday like Thanksgiving can feel overwhelming when diabetes is part of the picture. The day is centered around abundance — family, gratitude, and food (of course), but managing blood sugar amid the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie takes planning, flexibility, and support....
This past weekend, our community was reminded of the power of generosity—and the magic that happens when people come together for a shared purpose. We are deeply grateful to Barnes & Noble Springfield, MO, for hosting a special event in support of the Tee 1 D Diabetes Foundation, including a...
Hey, friends! As November arrives, I feel that familiar mix of reflection, gratitude, and action. Not only is it National Diabetes Awareness Month, but it’s also my personal diaversary — the anniversary of my diagnosis with type one diabetes (T1D)....
I’m still smiling from today’s Aurora Lit Fest at the Aurora Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library — what a beautiful gathering of local voices, readers, and community spirit....
I haven’t played with Barbies in years. My shelves are full of books now, not dolls. But when I saw the news that Barbie had released a new doll with a type one diabetes (T1D) diagnosis—complete with a glucose monitor and insulin pump—I felt something deep inside me shift....
By a T1D Mom Who Has Learned to Plan for Plan B...
I’m writing this with the biggest smile on my face and the fullest heart. Tuesday’s “Resilience Workshop” at the Aurora Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library was… Wow. Just wow! If you were there, you know what I mean. And, if you weren’t, this is my way of saying thank...