SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

Dear Fellow T1D Parents,

We know the whirlwind you are in right now — the fear, the confusion, the sheer weight of learning how to keep your child safe when everything feels so unfamiliar. 

We are Dave and Kristy, parents of Kade, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 11. We remember exactly where you are. One moment, life was normal — the next, we were in a hospital room learning a brand new language: insulin, carbs, ketones, glucagon. In just a few hours, we were handed the tools to keep our child alive and sent home to do exactly that. It was terrifying. Overwhelming. And, at times, paralyzing but here’s what we want you to know: You are not alone.

Those first days feel impossible — we’ve been there. But step by step, it gets better. You begin to understand. You learn what works for your child. You build routines. You make mistakes, and you recover from them. You get stronger. So does your child. We’re reaching out to tell you: we are here for you. Whether you need someone to listen, to answer questions, or just to say “you’re doing great,” we want to be that support. We’ve navigated school days, sports, blood sugar crashes, and burnout. We don’t have all the answers, but we have experience — and we’re more than willing to share it.

Every child with T1D is different, but there is strength in community. There is comfort in knowing others have walked this path — and are still walking it, right alongside you. If you need anything — a tip, a vent, or just a voice that gets it — please reach out. Email us in the Contact Us section below and we can communicate with you in any way that works for you and your family.

With compassion and strength,

Kristy and Dave