Welcome to T1Dtips Supporting Life with T1D, One Tip at a Time

T1D Tips – helping families navigate Type 1 Diabetes with useful tips, product
recommendations, and community support.

 

 

Just Diagnosed?
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Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or managing your own Type 1 Diabetes, here’s where to begin.

🧠 What is T1D?

Learn the basics about Type 1 Diabetes. Understand what’s happening in your body and why insulin matters.

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💡 What Do I Do Now?

First steps after diagnosis — what to expect at the doctor, how to manage school, what supplies to get.

Take the First Steps

🧰 What Do I Need?

A starter list of tools, tech, and tips to help you stay on top of T1D management from day one.

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T1D Learning Center

Whether you’re brand new to Type 1 Diabetes or want a refresher, we’ve broken down the essentials into short, easy-to-follow guides.

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What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

Understand how it’s different from Type 2 and what causes it.

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How Insulin Works

Why insulin is essential and how to use it safely.

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Blood Sugar Basics

What’s “high” vs. “low” and how to spot the signs.

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T1D Tools & Tech

Intro to pumps, CGMs, meters, and how they help.

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Food & Nutrition

How carbs, proteins, and fat affect blood sugar.

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School & T1D

What teachers, nurses, and staff need to know.

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Starter Gear We Actually Use

From emergency low snacks to our go-to adhesive wipes, here’s a quick list of T1D tools and products that make day-to-day life easier.

📦 Glucose Tablets

Fast-acting and reliable. We keep a bottle in every bag.

Glucose Tablets Recommendations

🧴 Skin Tac Adhesive Wipes

Helps keep sensors and pumps stuck during sweaty days or swimming.

Skin Tac Wipes 
Recommendations

🎒 Diabetes Organizer Bag

Compact bag with room for meters, insulin, and snacks.

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🧊 Reusable Ice Packs

Great for keeping insulin cool in school lunches or travel.

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🧼 Alcohol Swabs

For prepping skin before sensor or site insertions.

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📎 CGM Sensor Patches

Colorful patches that help secure your sensor for 10+ days.

CGM Sensor Patch Recommendations

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