Mom of Abby Wong, T1D, aged 8
We taught Abby to jab herself and taught her simple carb-counting (her favourite food/fruits) so she can jab herself for recess and do necessary corrections…
Carmen, mom of T1D Mason (3 years old)
Many things ran through our minds as we sat in hospital during diagnosis: “Will Mason be allowed to go back to preschool ? How do we monitor his blood sugar while he is in school?”…
Abby Wong, 8 Years Old with T1D
Abby (8 Year Old) has swimming classes twice a week and dance class once a week. Physical activities are very important and crucial in helping Abby manage her overall HbA1c…
Phyllis, mum of 2 year old Philson, living with T1D since 2024
Philson’s diagnosis at 17 months old was a huge shock to our family given no family history in autoimmune conditions. As his caregivers, we had little time to grieve and were focused…
Carmen, mom of Mason (3 year old)
My son, Mason, was diagnosed with type one diabetes when he was 19.5 months old, before he was verbal. Managing diabetes in a toddler is a full time job in itself…
Carmen, mom of T1D Mason (3 years old)
In many countries, automated insulin delivery systems (or hybrid closed loop systems) have become standard of care for management of T1D in children…
Mom of Abby Wong, T1D, aged 8
More options for CGM & Pumps (Tube & Tubeless), more healthcare subsidies for T1D and T2D patients, more companies willing to provide insurance coverage…
Mom of Abby Wong, T1D, aged 8
Abby was diagnosed at the age of 18 months so she had very limited memory of her life before T1D and what she ate. Her diet was fairly simple and well balanced for a typical toddler…