Parenthood
WRITTEN BY: BT1 Editorial Team
As they say, there’s no real rulebook for parenting—you mostly make it up as you go, learn from your mistakes (or the mistakes of your parents) and hope for the best. When caring for a kiddo with type 1, you’re faced with a unique set of responsibilities which can be overwhelming. First, know that you’re not alone and that there’s a whole community out there waiting to help. We hope these resources might ease some of that stress as you navigate type 1 diabetes (T1D) parenting and that these stories inspire you.
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