Infants & toddlers (0-3)
Managing T1D with your littlest ones. Guidance for the particular challenges of caring for babies and toddlers with Type 1 diabetes. You're doing an amazing job during this challenging time.
Feeding & mealtime
Managing blood sugar during unpredictable eating patterns
- Dealing with food refusal and blood sugar swings
- Breastfeeding with T1D considerations
- Introduction to solid foods and carb counting
- Managing snacks and grazing behavior
- Working with pediatric nutritionists
Sleep & monitoring
Keeping your little one safe through the night
- Overnight blood sugar monitoring strategies
- CGM placement and protection for active toddlers
- Managing dawn phenomenon in young children
- Sleep schedule impacts on blood sugar
- When to check vs. when to let them sleep
Daycare & preschool prep
Preparing caregivers and ensuring safety
- Creating comprehensive care plans for providers
- Training daycare staff on T1D management
- Emergency action plans and supplies
- Legal rights and 504 plan basics
- Building trust with new caregivers
Development & T1D
Supporting healthy growth and milestones
- How T1D affects growth and development
- Managing blood sugar during illness
- Teething and blood sugar fluctuations
- Encouraging independence age-appropriately
- Developmental milestone tracking
Emotional support
Caring for yourself while caring for them
- Managing parental anxiety and guilt
- Building confidence in T1D management
- Connecting with other T1D families
- Explaining T1D to family and friends
- Self-care strategies for caregivers
Family dynamics
Involving siblings and extended family
- Helping siblings understand T1D
- Managing family gatherings and meals
- Grandparent and caregiver education
- Balancing attention between children
- Creating T1D-friendly family routines