Raising a Child with Type 1 Diabetes Without Losing Yourself

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

We get into the emotional side of raising a child with type 1 diabetes: the pressure to be perfect, the guilt that social media can create, and the way so many parents slowly lose themselves after diagnosis without even realizing it. We do "check-ins" at our mom's night Out events where you can ask any question of a diabetes expert. I thought it would be helpful to bring those questions and answers to you here. My guest is Abby Cooper, mom of a child with T1D and Risely Health diabetes coach.. who was one of our check in experts this year.

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