Raising Kids with Type 1 Diabetes: Practical Advice Every Parent Needs with Raquel Baron
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This episode discusses the challenges and strategies for raising a child with type 1 diabetes, featuring insights from Raquel Baron, a parent and founder of Type One Together.
In this episode of the TCOYD Podcast, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by Raquel Baron , founder of Type One Together , to discuss the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities of raising a child with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed herself at age five, Raquel combines her lived experience with years of supporting families through Type One Together, an organization that provides trusted resources, educational programs, and a nationwide network of trained babysitters for children with type 1 diabetes. Together, Dr. Edelman and Raquel explore the emotional side of diabetes that often goes beyond blood sugars . They discuss helping children navigate school, sports, friendships, burnout, and growing independence, while giving parents practical strategies to reduce fear, build confidence, and create a healthier relationship with diabetes. The conversation also covers diabetes technology, social media, Afrezza for children, community support, and why perfection should never be the goal. Whether you’re the parent of a newly diagnosed child or have been managing type 1 diabetes for years, this episode offers practical advice, reassurance, and reminders that children with diabetes can live full…
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