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The highs and lows of one family’s life with T1D

If you’ve found our family blog, then you or someone you love has T1D. If it’s the latter, this post is for you. There are so many ways to help a person with T1D (the newly diagnosed as well as the seasoned T1D warrior experiencing diabetes burn out)....

Ellie will be reading and signing her book, Type One Diabetes A-Z, around the Ozarks. It’s exciting to connect with other kids with T1D. But, the book has an even larger audience. Ellie frequently discusses how her alphabet book promotes visibility....

It’s the ultimate splurge! Nana turned our annual girls’ trip to Disneyworld into something even more amazing and magical—an annual pass. We’ve already headed to Disney with diabetes supplies, Disney themed Halloween costumes for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and matching Christmas sweaters for the park’s holiday party. With...

Our darling girl was diagnosed with type one diabetes (T1D) on this day in 2016. We take the occasion to honor Ellie’s strength, courage, and hard work in managing her health. Living with T1D can be incredibly challenging, and the effort required for daily life deserves special recognition....

In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Ellie will be reading and signing her book, Type One Diabetes A-Z, around the Ozarks. Please join us if you can. We love to connect with other T1D families and to encourage all young people to support someone who is newly diagnosed,...

Happy Halloween! Managing type one diabetes (T1D) during a candy-centric holiday doesn’t have to be scary. We’re sharing tips and tricks to safely enjoy your treats....

We’re eagerly anticipating fall—crisp mornings, leaves in captivating colors, cozy sweaters, everything pumpkin spice, episodes of Gilmore Girls on repeat, and an entire season that invites you to curl up with a good book....

When Ellie’s dad was a little boy, his mom sang “School Days” to him. I only know a few lines from Ellie’s own childhood when Jeff would sing it to her. As I pack diabetes supplies, I find myself humming and thinking about the refrain, “School days, school days, dear...