parenting Archive
Being a Parent with Diabetes
On July 5, 2023 In Lifestyle
Educating my child about diabetes I’m Jaime, a Medtronic employee, and a parent living with diabetes. We taught our daughter how to call 9-1-1 when she was three years old. We taught her that if “Mama ever fell down and didn’t get back up” that she needed to get some fruit snacks or juice
Managing diabetes at school
On September 7, 2022 In Education and Information, Featured Posts
Managing diabetes at school entails proper planning, documentation, and open communication. There are an estimated 210,000 children in the US living with diabetes. These children can engage in the same activities as their peers, but they need additional considerations when going to school or participating in extracurriculars. This may mean taking extra breaks
Marking the 100-Year Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin
On December 28, 2021 In Education and Information, Innovation
Almost 100 years ago, the first successful insulin shot was delivered to a 14-year-old boy. Since that day, insulin has become a bigger, if not the biggest, part of managing diabetes. Insulin is now a life-saving medicine responsible for helping millions of people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. In short, the discovery of insulin was a milestone not just
Celebrating the Holidays with Diabetes
On December 18, 2021 In Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
The holiday season is a special time for everyone, no matter how you’re celebrating. We get together with others, reconnect with friends and family—and stuff ourselves silly on seasonal treats. If you have diabetes, you may be wondering how you can successfully manage your blood sugar and insulin treatment schedule (if applicable) with all that holiday
Back to School with Type 1 Diabetes
On August 19, 2020 In Education and Information, Lifestyle
It’s a time of year parents usually look forward to—the beginning of the school year. But this year, many parents and students are facing anxiety and uncertainty during the unprecedented circumstances of the continuing global pandemic and what it will mean for the school system. For our Medtronic Diabetes Ambassador, Amy, who is a