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A self-described finicky connoisseur of hotel meeting space, cappuccino, and kid-friendly cheese and fruit platters, Laura Billetdeaux is the VP of Education and Programs at Children With Diabetes. Her son, Sam, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1998 and she connected with the CWD community soon after. Since 2000, Laura has organized every single […]
Read MoreEver wonder what it’s like to be part of the space program and managing diabetes at the same time? We had the chance to talk with Aerospace Engineer and NASA Flight Controller, April Blackwell, who has been living with diabetes since 1998. Children with Diabetes: When were you diagnosed with diabetes, and what was that […]
Read MoreLaws Protecting People with Diabetes What Laws Protect PWD? The rights of children with diabetes to care for their diabetes at school is based on the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA). These laws provide protection against discrimination for children with […]
Read MorePlatinum Level Sponsors In 1923, the founders of Novo Nordisk began a journey to change diabetes. Today, we are thousands of employees across the world with the passion, the skills and the commitment to continue this journey to prevent, treat and ultimately cure diabetes. Novo Nordisk is proud to once again be a Platinum Level […]
Read MoreCWD Editorial Guidelines Who We Are We’ve been online since 1995, offering families and caregivers guidance and support, with original, high-quality, science-based content and practical suggestions from trusted sources such as pediatric endocrinologists, certified diabetes educators, nurses, nutritionists, researchers, advocates, and fellow parents and adults. We connect with our community every Wednesday with our Weekly […]
Read MoreRegister Now Children with Diabetes and Connected in Motion presentFriends for Life® Canada 2019 After an amazing, educational, and life-changing conference in 2018, Friends for Life Canada is coming back to Niagara Falls, in partnership with Connected in Motion. Join families and adults living with type 1 diabetes for a weekend of sessions, workshops, and […]
Read MoreDiabetes Camps Diabetes camp is one of the best experiences that a child with diabetes can have. Camp is a place to learn self-confidence, independence from mom and dad, to be with other kids with diabetes … and simply to have a great time. It’s also an excellent opportunity for mom and dad to take […]
Read MoreState of Diabetes Briefing on Capitol Hill On Monday, March 11, 2019, Children with Diabetes, in partnership with nine other organizations, will brief new members of Congress and their staff on the state of diabetes in the United States. The briefing will be held in Room 2168 (Gold Room) of the Rayburn House Building from […]
Read MoreA New Diagnosis It’s Going To Be OK. You’ve Come To The Right Place. Your child has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. You’re home from the hospital. You can barely remember what you were told in the hospital. You’ve learned to measure and inject insulin and monitor blood glucose levels. Someone mentioned glucagon, […]
Read MoreIt’s okay to need help. No matter what your point of entry is to the diabetes community –whether you’re still unsure about a diagnosis and want to learn more about symptoms, are newly diagnosed,need to learn more about advanced care and management, want to share a story or point of view –Children with Diabetes® has […]
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