Raising a Child with Type 1 Diabetes Without Losing Yourself
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 07/14/2026
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info_outlineWe get into the emotional side of raising a child with type 1 diabetes: the pressure to be perfect, the guilt that social media can create, and the way so many parents slowly lose themselves after diagnosis without even realizing it. We do “check-ins” at our mom’s night Out events where you can ask any question of a diabetes expert. I thought it would be helpful to bring those questions and answers to you here. My guest is Abby Cooper, mom of a child with T1D and Risely Health diabetes coach.. who was one of our check in experts this year.
We talk about independence, middle school, camp, and what happens when your entire identity starts revolving around your child’s diagnosis.
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