All About "diabetes" and "type 1 diabetes and friends"

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Jen: Heroes Among Us

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One of the biggest blessings of knowing other parents with children with type 1 diabetes is that when my hope is failing, inevitably one of "us" knows exactly what I need.

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Jen: Being the New Kid in School

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We found out through the school nurse that some of the other kids had started talking about not wanting to play with James because he has diabetes. Here's how we handled it.

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Kim: The Diabetes Club Lives On!

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If you are fortunate enough to connect with other families with type 1, give the diabetes dinner a try -- it's worth it!

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People in the Know: Getting Back on the
Play-Date Circuit

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Find tips for helping other parents understand that having type 1 diabetes doesn't mean an end to a child's social life.

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People in the Know: Hurtful Comments

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Find tips on helping children with type 1 diabetes make friends and deal with bullies.

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People in the Know: Weekend Away
With Friends

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Find tips for parents on handling a request from a child with type 1 diabetes to spend time away with a friend's family.

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People in the Know: How Can Friends Help Me?

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Find tips on how friends can help after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

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Kim: Meeting Others Like Us

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I'm realizing more and more how important it is to build a network of other families with children with type 1 diabetes who can offer support and especially friendship.

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Kim: "She's the Slowest Eater."

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I have come up with a few ideas to help Kaitlyn talk to others about type 1 diabetes and feel confident at the same time.

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