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{Kids First, Diabetes Second} An Introduction To The Book
Since it’s the beginning of a new year, this month I thought I would share the very beginning of my book Kids First, Diabetes Second with you. The introduction gives a little bit of the background of...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: My Philosophy on Food
Summary: Food is such a big part of family life, holidays, and celebrations. But the food we feed our d-kids and the timing of that food can affect blood sugars and diabetes management. It’s important...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: TrialNet Natural History Study
Summary: Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet is an international network of researchers who are exploring ways to prevent, delay, and reverse the progression of type 1 diabetes. TrialNet Natural History Study One...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: Putting Diabetes in the Background
Summary: In this excerpt from my book Kids First, Diabetes Second I talk about putting diabetes in the background and not making it the focus of all your interactions with your child with type 1...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: Don’t Forget the Siblings
Summary: This excerpt from the book Kids First, Diabetes Second is from the “All in the Family” chapter. It’s important to assure and inform siblings when it comes to type 1 diabetes and also make sure...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book Feedback
My Book Kids First, Diabetes Second may be updated for a second edition (yay!). I would love some feedback on your experience reading the book. Please take a few minutes — I promise it’s not terribly...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: Going Home After Diagnosis
Summary: Excerpt from the book Kids First, Diabetes Second written by Leighann Calentine about being released from the hospital after your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and going home to take...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: Type 1 Described
Summary: In this excerpt from my book Kids First, Diabetes Second I talk about some differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It’s never my intention to pit people affected by one type against...
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5 Tips for Getting Ready for Diabetes Camp and Summertime Camping
Diabetes camp is a great way for a child with type 1 diabetes to learn new skills, gain independence, and meet other kids also living with diabetes. And you get a caregiving break! Q is going to...
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Kids First, Diabetes Second Book: Back in Stock!
I am so happy to announce that after a few months of being out of stock, my book Kids First, Diabetes Second: tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes is now available again from Amazon. The...
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