Life with T1D
Diabetes on the Spectrum
What do you do when your Type One is also Type Au-Some? I mean, we are all awesome, right? But, what do you do if you have neurodiversity in addition to type one diabetes? April is Autism Acceptance Month and at Children with Diabetes, people with neurodiversity and autism (or other forms of neurodiversity) are Type Au-some! We understand that adding neurodiversity into the mix can sometimes make dealing with diabetes more complicated. As a parent to 13-year-old twins, one with diabetes and one with autism, I’m certainly familiar with the challenges of managing each condition individually. At our Friends […]
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Announcing the CWD Journey Awards
Living with type 1 diabetes can be incredibly challenging and the work required for daily life deserves special recognition. As such, Children with Diabetes is excited to share that through the new CWD Journey Awards program, there will continue to be a recognition of the work required to thrive with type 1 diabetes. Medals marking 10, 25, 50, and 75 years of daily life with diabetes will serve as an inspiration to everyone in the type 1 community. Attendees of CWD’s flagship program, Friends for Life Orlando, will have the opportunity to receive their own CWD Journey Award during the exhibition hall […]
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