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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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Kim: Mmmmm… Strawberry Time!

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When we focus on having all the best produce of the season in our house, it makes eating fruits and vegetables less of a chore, and instead something we really enjoy.

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Jen: Sweet Little Lie

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I like our Sunday school teacher's creative and sensitive way of informing the kids about the reason for a delay in eating their snack…even though it's not the most medically sound.

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Jen: Adventures in Exercising

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I'm starting to see that the secret to successful exercising for moms (including those of us with kids with type 1 diabetes) is to find something we like and work through the sticky spots.

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Jen: Why You Should Never, Ever Judge

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After a recent incident with my son, I've been even more careful not to judge the conduct of others from a quick glance.

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Jen: Yes to 504 Plans

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Moving to a new home with a child having type 1 diabetes, not only do we need to worry about things like packing and unpacking boxes, but we also have very important work to do with the schools before our children even show up for their very first day.

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Jen: Swim Class -- In Over His Head

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At age 7, James still wouldn't venture into the pool to play with his cousins or peers. Well, that needed to change.

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Jen: Controlling Blood Sugar -- and My Emotions

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It is amazing how quickly a number on a blood glucose meter can instantly add tension. But I've learned to become an expert at not reacting emotionally

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Jen: James Unbounded!

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"James will live a long, healthy life. He will be able to do anything he wants to do and be anyone he wants to be." THAT was our introduction to what it meant to have diabetes.

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Jen: Confessions of a Schedule-ista

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For years, I tried to be free and open and not overly planned or scheduled. Until I realized that it didn't really fit my personality at all.

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