Age: 3 Year Diagnosed: 2019 Location: Escondido, Ca
"We enjoy Shay talking in her toddler language about diabetes... ‘I have Type 1 Diabetes.’ ‘My Elsa doll is Type 1 Diabetes.’ ‘Mommy can’t have juice... you don’t have Type Diabetes.’ ‘Are you going to zap me’ referring to her bolus from the Omnipod.
Shay is an amazing toddler, who is resilient. Last year our life was turned up side down, but you would never guess it. Shay is always smiling, singing, playing, and excited for what the day will bring. If only we were all like that!”
Advice for t1d toddler parents:” For toddler parents...ditch NPH and regular, get on Humalog right away with MDI and switch to pump. Life is easier when you aren’t forced on a crazy schedule. The pump is life-changing! Skittles are a life saver- 1 g per Skittle!
Don’t be hard on yourself! They say you need to take care of yourself first and find time for dates. We haven’t mastered this yet either! It is true, it gets easier with time.”