Category Archives: Blog

By: Amanda Holmstrom, PhD, Associate Professor of Communication, Michigan State University We often hear that “emotional support” is important for people with chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes. However, what is emotional support? How can we be sure to provide … Continue reading →

By Reece Ohmer, high school sophomore living with T1D since 2009 With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I thought I’d share my opinion about the holiday of love. I have been living with T1D since I was eight years old, and … Continue reading →

By Julie Dunneback, MSN, APRN, BC, CPNP, CDE Life with diabetes presents many challenges and stressors. In the beginning, after moving past the shock and grief of diagnosis, the biggest challenge becomes learning the basic skills of diabetes caregiving. These include: … Continue reading →

By Shari Navetta My son was 22 months when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We have been through everything, from dealing with insulin pumps while wearing diapers to Valentine’s Day school parties and sleepovers. Now he is eleven … Continue reading →

By Dr. Michael Wood, Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, and Clinical Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Program, University of Michigan Hello everyone! I bring you great news from the world of diabetes care. In late September, the FDA gave approval to … Continue reading →

By Kelley Doyle Albrant, Howell, Michigan As a parent of a child with T1D, I can say that we have experienced a lot in the last 2 years. My son was diagnosed at age 12 like most other males with … Continue reading →

By Bree E. Holtz, PhD Welcome! This website is the public face for our research project that is supported by the American Diabetes Association. This project was formed over several years of research and talking to people in the diabetes … Continue reading →