PEP Talk

Most parents are always on the lookout for a low blood sugar, but the other diabetes emergency that you might not think of as frequently is DKA - Diabetes Ketoacidosis.

The DRI's Kellie Rodriguez and PEP Squad's family therapist Ilene Vinikoor offer insights on the topic.

>> Read Kellie's 6 Tips for prevention
>> Read Ilene's personal story
>> Refresh on the symptoms

How are you at navigating through your child's doctor appointments? 

With a little more preparation, you'll find that the payoff is priceless.  

>> Read 9 pointers to be a good patient

Jennifer Yedo's eldest daughter Stephanie was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 4.  This year, Jen was too.

Read about the "surreal" role reversal, and how the family still found a new normal.

Name Sam Billetdeaux's Elephant

Help Name Sam's Elephant, enter to win a stay at Disney World and raise funds for a cure. 

If you were at the CWD Friends for Life Conference last week, perhaps you already met this colorful elephant.  If not, you can follow his journey to NY this week.  That's right...he'll be blogging as he travels up the east coast!