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November is Diabetes Awareness month. During this month people share their stories and help to spread understanding about living with diabetes. It is important to use the correct symbol for awareness in your messaging. Learn what the symbol for diabetes is and how it came into being.

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Parents of newly diagnosed children with diabetes often fear that their children will not be able to participant in a season filled with sugary treats. With proper planning, children with diabetes can enjoy Halloween just like their friends. Click through to read 6 tricks to help you manage Halloween with diabetes. Stress, Parenting, Reading

Parents of newly diagnosed children with diabetes often fear that their children will not be able to participant in a season filled with sugary treats. With proper planning, children with diabetes can enjoy Halloween just like their friends. Click through to read 6 tricks to help you manage Halloween with diabetes.

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How to have fun at Halloween for children with diabetes

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Dealing with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can be stressful and overwhelming. You may feel lost and wonder how you will manage your new life. Here are a few tips to help you manage the mental and physical demands of living with type 1 diabetes. Type One Diabetes, Loose Weight, Type 1, Treatment, Weight Loss, Freestyle, Mental, Lost

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Dealing with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can be stressful and overwhelming. You may feel lost and wonder how you will manage your new life. Here are a few tips to help you manage the mental and physical demands of living with type 1 diabetes.

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He was thin. He was 2. He had to be teething. Perhaps he had the flu. We had all of the answers but we didn't understand the question. Our son was dying before our eyes and we didn't know it. We didn't understand that he had type 1 diabetes. Read our story and learn the signs. Warning Signs Of Diabetes, Chest Infection, Prayer Chain, Baby Scales, Catheter, Family Doctors, Type 1 Diabetes, Two Year Olds

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He was thin. He was 2. He had to be teething. Perhaps he had the flu. We had all of the answers but we didn't understand the question. Our son was dying before our eyes and we didn't know it. We didn't understand that he had type 1 diabetes. Read our story and learn the signs.

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He was thin. He was 2. He had to be teething. Perhaps he had the flu. We had all of the answers but we didn't understand the question. Our son was dying before our eyes and we didn't know it. We didn't understand that he had type 1 diabetes. Read our story and learn the signs. Pediatrics, Teething, Flu

He was thin. He was 2. He had to be teething. Perhaps he had the flu. We had all of the answers but we didn't understand the question. Our son was dying before our eyes and we didn't know it. We didn't understand that he had type 1 diabetes. Read our story and learn the signs.

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No matter what your budget, we have some great ideas that will make your mom's special day even better. Check out these great ideas for the diabetes mom in your life. Perfect Mother's Day Gift, Fabulous Gift, Great Mothers Day Gifts, Mother's Day Gifts, Special Day, Kids, Budgeting

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No matter what your budget, we have some great ideas that will make your mom's special day even better. Check out these great ideas for the diabetes mom in your life.

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Looking for candy free Easter ideas? We have 35 ideas for children of all ages! Easter Hunt, Free Candy, Easter Treats, Child Love, Jelly Beans, Easter Baskets, How To Memorize Things, Toy Car

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Looking for candy free Easter ideas? We have 35 ideas for children of all ages!

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Easter doesn't have to be all about candy. Check out our 35 candy-free Easter ideas. Chocolate

Easter doesn't have to be all about candy. Check out our 35 candy-free Easter ideas.

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Before sending your child with diabetes to school, take a moment to familiarize yourself with their policy regarding diabetes care. If you live in the USA, you should have a 504 Plan in place. It outlines the quality of care and responsibilities legally required by the school. If you live in Canada the road is not as clear. Click this pin to learn what you need to have a smooth transition back to the classroom. Diabetes Care, 504 Plan, Advocacy, Back To School, No Response, Lunch Box, Classroom

Before sending your child with diabetes to school, take a moment to familiarize yourself with their policy regarding diabetes care. If you live in the USA, you should have a 504 Plan in place. It outlines the quality of care and responsibilities legally required by the school. If you live in Canada the road is not as clear. Click this pin to learn what you need to have a smooth transition back to the classroom.

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Before sending your child with diabetes to school, take a moment to familiarize yourself with their policy regarding diabetes care. If you live in the USA, you should have a 504 Plan in place. It outlines the quality of care and responsibilities legally required by the school. If you live in Canada the road is not as clear. Click this pin to learn what you need to have a smooth transition back to the classroom. In This Moment

Before sending your child with diabetes to school, take a moment to familiarize yourself with their policy regarding diabetes care. If you live in the USA, you should have a 504 Plan in place. It outlines the quality of care and responsibilities legally required by the school. If you live in Canada the road is not as clear. Click this pin to learn what you need to have a smooth transition back to the classroom.

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There is a lot to remember and consider when your child is diagnosed with diabetes. Learn if you need an insulin pump or CGM and what to expect as your child ages. Insulin Pump, Need To Know, Emotions, Learning, Tips, Remember

There is a lot to remember and consider when your child is diagnosed with diabetes. Learn if you need an insulin pump or CGM and what to expect as your child ages.

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There is a lot to remember and consider when your child is diagnosed with diabetes. Learn if you need an insulin pump or CGM and what to expect as your child ages. Couple Photos, Person

There is a lot to remember and consider when your child is diagnosed with diabetes. Learn if you need an insulin pump or CGM and what to expect as your child ages.

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If you live with diabetes, it is important that you have a strong support system. Check out our list of support groups and options to help you better deal with life with diabetes. Peer Support, Support Groups, Support System, University Of Alberta, Regenerative Medicine, Mental Health Support, Family Outing

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If you live with diabetes, it is important that you have a strong support system. Check out our list of support groups and options to help you better deal with life with diabetes.

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There are many unique challenges that you face as a parent of a child with diabetes. Read some tips on how to manage your mental health and that of your child. Travel Pillow, Kids Rugs, Baby Face

There are many unique challenges that you face as a parent of a child with diabetes. Read some tips on how to manage your mental health and that of your child.

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There are many benefits to opening an RDSP including the fact that the money contributed grows tax-free. Also, anyone can contribute to an RDSP with the written consent of the account holder. Learn more by clicking through. Tax Free Savings, Savings Plan, Grant Money, Investment Tools, Government Grants, Family Income, Disabled People, Tax Credits, Consent

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There are many benefits to opening an RDSP including the fact that the money contributed grows tax-free. Also, anyone can contribute to an RDSP with the written consent of the account holder. Learn more by clicking through.

What do you do when your child with diabetes lies to you? Read some of our suggestion for parenting a child with diabetes in this article.

What do you do when your child with diabetes lies to you? Read some of our suggestion for parenting a child with diabetes in this article.

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If you have diabetes, you should always protect your eyes when outside and make sure to schedule regular eye exams. Eye Health, Health Tips, High Blood Sugar Levels, Eye Exam, Blood Vessels, Cool Eyes, Improve Yourself

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If you have diabetes, you should always protect your eyes when outside and make sure to schedule regular eye exams.

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Time in Range is another way to help manage your diabetes care. Read how it differs from your A1c and why they are both important to your overall health with diabetes. High & Low, Range, Health, Cookers, Salud

Time in Range is another way to help manage your diabetes care. Read how it differs from your A1c and why they are both important to your overall health with diabetes.

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Join Barb Wagstaff as she shares her journey as a mother of a person with diabetes. After over 20 years of watching her son and being fully immersed in the diabetes community, Barb has plenty of stories to share and friends to introduce you to! Make sure to tune in! Diabetes Awareness, Diabetes Management, New Career, 20 Years, Helping Kids, Tune, How To Introduce Yourself

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Join Barb Wagstaff as she shares her journey as a mother of a person with diabetes. After over 20 years of watching her son and being fully immersed in the diabetes community, Barb has plenty of stories to share and friends to introduce you to! Make sure to tune in!

Life with diabetes has its ups and downs but it can feel safer to deal with when you are home. Many of us, however, enjoy traveling whether for pleasure, to visit family or for work. It is important that you understand what you need to do when you are bringing diabetes along for the ride. Here are some tips whether you are heading out by plane, train, or automobile! Diabetes Supplies, Medical Bag, You Are Home, Travel Checklist

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Life with diabetes has its ups and downs but it can feel safer to deal with when you are home. Many of us, however, enjoy traveling whether for pleasure, to visit family or for work. It is important that you understand what you need to do when you are bringing diabetes along for the ride. Here are some tips whether you are heading out by plane, train, or automobile!

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We have watched our children sleep and cried at all of the holes that we have put into their bodies just to keep them alive. Learn more about what parents of children with diabetes wished you knew. #diabetes #parenting #type1diabetes #diabetesawareness Beat Diabetes, Signs Of Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, T1d, Losing Friends

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We have watched our children sleep and cried at all of the holes that we have put into their bodies just to keep them alive. Learn more about what parents of children with diabetes wished you knew. #diabetes #parenting #type1diabetes #diabetesawareness

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When you live with type 1 diabetes, time changes impact how you deliver your insulin. Whether you are injecting or using an insulin pump, here are a few things that you need to know about time changes and diabetes. Deal, Change, Deliver, Impact, Child

When you live with type 1 diabetes, time changes impact how you deliver your insulin. Whether you are injecting or using an insulin pump, here are a few things that you need to know about time changes and diabetes.

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