Tag: Teens

Anxiety + Diabetes

When this distress gets too high, or is disproportionate to the situation provoking it, the person tends to suffer from anxiety instead of benefitting from it. You don’t have to dig deep to find a r...

The Medical ID Guide

If the situation ever arises, wearing a medical ID can make sure that you receive the attention and care you need in the event of an emergency. Consider these medical ID options!

Teens with Type 1 + Depression

We already knew that depression and diabetes are related, and it turns out that teenagers with type 1 may be especially susceptible to depression.

Type 1 + Your Thyroid

Your pancreas and your thyroid have a roommate/landlord-like relationship with your body: both affect their surroundings while taking up residence in your body, both are critical players in your endoc...

Heart health & T1D

February (and every month) is Heart Month! Heart disease and stroke (CVD) are the leading cause of death both in the US and worldwide, in particular for people with diabetes (PWD).

Give Yourself a Foot Exam to Prevent Diabetes-related Complications

Stay on top of any diabetes-related foot complications that may arise by giving your feet some extra love. Self-exams are easy, quick and effective! Perform these exams daily if you have lost sensatio...

Hormones and their Affect on Type 1 Diabetes Management

For people with type 1 diabetes, there are certain stages in life that can seem a bit more like a rollercoaster than others. In most cases, these ups and downs can be attributed to a shift in hormones...

A Coach’s Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

As a coach, you want to push each member of your team. Don’t see type 1 as a roadblock; see type 1 as a challenge that your athlete takes on everyday. Here is what you should know about type 1 diabe...

What is Diabulimia?

What are the warning signs of the type 1 eating disorder "diabulimia"? What are the best forms of treatment? What behaviors or psychological characteristics can put a person with Type 1 at a...

Getting Your Driver’s License

Getting your driver’s license is an exciting milestone unlike any — it gives you the freedom and independence to go wherever you want, whenever you want.  You know you’re ready for this respons...

Grace’s Story: Life with Down Syndrome + Type 1 Diabetes

Children with Down syndrome are at higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Hear Grace's story about her life with a dual diagnosis.

How a Diabetes Pen Pal Program Helped Kiley Be Herself

Beyond Type 1’s Snail Mail program connects people with diabetes across the country and the world. Kiley and her mom have found friendship, understanding, and relief through Kiley’s Snail Mail fri...

Yes, I Lied About My Blood Sugar Levels as a Teenager with Diabetes

This is what happened when I didn’t get the emotional support I needed to thrive as a teenager with type 1 diabetes.

Mental Health Guide for Boys + Men with T1D

Living with diabetes can impact your mental health. Here’s a guide with mental health resources to get started and support.

Teen Sisters Manage T1D with Sarcasm, Tenacity, and Closed-Loop Insulin Pumps

The Brand family has four children, two of whom live with type 1 diabetes. Using closed-loop insulin pumps has been a game-changer.