


New T1D Parent Survival Guide
The first days after your child’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, scary, and exhausting. You don’t have to figure it all out at once — this guide is here to give you quick wins, peace of mind, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.
💙 What’s Inside
✔️ Survival Checklist – the essentials every parent should have on hand in the first days
✔️ Go-Bag Tips – what to pack so you’re always prepared
✔️ Caregiver Basics – how to share key info with teachers, coaches, and babysitters
✔️ Simple Food & Snack Guidance – carb counting basics and go-to meal tips
✔️ Quick Reference for Highs & Lows – printable chart of symptoms and actions to take
💡 Perfect For
Parents newly navigating a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis
Families who want a quick-reference resource for daily life
Caregivers, teachers, or coaches who want to understand T1D basics
The first days after your child’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, scary, and exhausting. You don’t have to figure it all out at once — this guide is here to give you quick wins, peace of mind, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.
💙 What’s Inside
✔️ Survival Checklist – the essentials every parent should have on hand in the first days
✔️ Go-Bag Tips – what to pack so you’re always prepared
✔️ Caregiver Basics – how to share key info with teachers, coaches, and babysitters
✔️ Simple Food & Snack Guidance – carb counting basics and go-to meal tips
✔️ Quick Reference for Highs & Lows – printable chart of symptoms and actions to take
💡 Perfect For
Parents newly navigating a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis
Families who want a quick-reference resource for daily life
Caregivers, teachers, or coaches who want to understand T1D basics