And then there were two! When your child is also diagnosed with diabetes

Episode Summary

In Episode 35 of Think Like a Pancreas-The Podcast host Tavia Vital and her guest Laura Harkins share their experiences of living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) while raising children who also have T1D.

Laura shares her journey of being diagnosed at 18 and how it has shaped her approach to managing her son's recent diagnosis.

Tavia, a nurse and diabetes educator at Integrated Diabetes Services, reflects on her experiences of raising a child with T1D and the unique challenges it presents.

Together, they discuss strategies for balancing self-care, advocating for their children, and finding support within the diabetes community.

Key Topics Discussed

• Trust your instincts when it comes to your child's health.
• Seek support from other parents and diabetes specialists.
• Advocate for your child’s healthcare needs.
• The honeymoon isn’t as fun as it sounds.
• Balance self-care with caregiving responsibilities.
• Stay informed about diabetes management tools and technologies.

 

Chapters

00:18--Welcome and Introduction

01:12--Laura Harkin's diagnosis story

02:07--Tavia's diagnosis story

02:50--Their children's diabetes diagnosis stories

05:26--Role of Knowledge and Support in Diabetes Management

09:39--Adjusting to a Child's Diagnosis

11:42--The biggest challenge in managing your child's diabetes

21:55--Responding when people say "At least you have diabetes too"

26:36--To screen your children for type 1 diabetes...or not

31:54--Tips for parents of newly diagnosed children

Links:

Pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes 

Sugar Surfing

TrialNet

Screen for type 1

Related Podcasts:

Quest for a Cure--A Diamyd in the Rough

Coping with Burnout in Diabetes Management: Strategies for Success

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

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To book a consultation with an Integrated Diabetes Services Team member go to:

https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/