Diabetic Parents
Marriage. Career. Family. Life. Diabetes.
Welcome to the world of sleepless nights, endless worries, and a life you could only dream about. While some days seem worse than others, you have to agree that parenthood is an incredible journey full of things you didn't expect! We've got resources and books for both parents, as well as Mom and Dad! And don't worry, we even included a special section for single parents and spouses of diabetics!
NEW! "Where Do I Start?"
A Type 1 Mom writes about her life raising two teenagers. This Belgian Mom has some great insight and advice for living with diabetes while raising children.
http://www.cathyvdm.blogspot.com/
"When You're a Parent with Diabetes"
--Kathryn Gregorio Palmer
The first real life guide for parents with diabetes written by someone who is diabetic herself and raising two young children. One of the best books you will own. The book covers a variety of topics like relationships, parenting, and teaching. No diabetic parent should be without this book!
Check it out at:
www.parentswithdiabetes.com
"Diabetic Parents on Tu Diabetes"
Join the online group, "Diabetic Parents" at the largest, ever growing diabetic community at Tu Diabetes. Find answers to educating your children on diabetes. Share stories of financial struggles. Ask questions on how to help your marriage. It's all here at Tu Diabetes.
www.tudiabetes.com
"Growing Up Again"
--Mary Tyler Moore
In Growing Up Again: Life, Loves and Oh Yeah, Diabetes, JDRF's International Chairman, Mary Tyler Moore, recounts the years since her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes, discussing both her successes and failures in coping with diabetes, and offering guidance and inspiration by her example. She includes discussions with children and adults with diabetes to give voice to their experiences, and taps into the vast diabetes research network to talk with leading experts who are discovering new ways to improve the lives of people with diabetes and its complications, and pursuing new ways to cure it. You can purchase the book through Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon, and other book retailers.
"Cheating Destiny"
--James S. Hirsch
You're a parent with diabetes. Then one day your three year old son wakes up thirsty. Your life takes a different turn. Written by New York Times Bestseller James. S. Hirsch, this book is one that hits home to many diabetic parents.
Read about it at:
http://cheatingdestiny.com/
"Diabetic Domestic Diva"
A fantastic resource for those parents who are diabetic and raising a family and for those spouses who live with diabetics. Mixing humor, realism and religion, blogger Windy writes from the heart and touches us all in a way any of us (diabetic or not) can relate to.
http://thediabeticdomesticdiva.blogspot.com
"Diabetic_Iz_Me"
Type 1.5 Mom Cherise Nicole was diagnosed in January of 2008. Cherise is an army wife and mother. She talks a lot about the issues affecting parents and Mom's and how she deals with being alone with diabetes when her husband is away.
http://www.diabetesdaily.com/nicole/
