"Challenging and Humbling" - Raising Teens with Diabetes: Moira McCarthy (Classic Episode)

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes · Mar 4, 2021 · 1m

Raising teens with diabetes can be very difficult, but there's a lot parents can do to make it less stressful. This week's guest has advice because she's been there. Moira McCarthy is the author of Raising Teens with Diabetes and she shares how a very tough time with her daughter, Lauren, taught her what these kids really need.

The secret? You might think it's better technology or a certain diet or even discipline, but as Moira explains, it's compassion. Lauren is all grown up now, with a great job and a life far from home. She and Moira have a terrific relationship and she very generously…