T1D and Exreme Sports
by Brittany Volden Children with type 1 diabetes can play sports, just like everyone else. My son Gavin, who lives with type 1 diabetes, began riding dirt bikes 4 years ago. I asked Gavin why he likes
Christian’s Six Year Diaversay
By Tara AND Christian Dana Our story started out a little different than most. Christian was involved in the Teddy study from birth because we found out when he was born that he had the high-risk gene
MY FIRST COVID-19 VACCINATION DOSE
By Paige Lindbloom When Governor Polis announced those with two or more high-risk conditions (including type 1 diabetes) would be in the next COVID-19 vaccination phase, I did not expect it to affect me. To my knowledge,
If a kid that weighed 40 pounds when diagnosed can live with T1D then you can too!
My diagnosis was a lot calmer than most. No hospital visit, no extremely high blood sugar, and no attempt to get me back on this earth. I know a lot of diabetics did not have the same
Friendships and Living with T1D
by Lia Pirazzi Living with diabetes can be tough for many reasons: having to be more responsible, having many doctor’s appointments, always having to stay vigilant over BGs, and so much more. The complications don’t end there.
5 Years of Chronic Illness
By Brittany V. Life before type 1 diabetes seems like a dream. A dream where my son ran freely without devices on his body. A dream where I could sleep soundly without the fear of losing him.
College and Type 1 Diabetes
By Paige Lindbloom Going to college can be one of the highlights of a person’s life. College is a time to reinvent yourself, explore independence, and learn lessons that you will carry with you for the rest
COVID-19 and Diabetes
Information provided by The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. For more information, visit BarbaraDavisCenter.org and click the "Important Information" alert at the top of the page. With the rising number of coronavirus/COVID-19 cases in Colorado and
My Socially Distanced BDC Appointment
by Kerry McCawley I have been going to the Barbara Davis Center since I was diagnosed with type one diabetes at 21 months old. I can remember going to the BDC when it was still in Denver. I
Type 1 Diabetes in Lockdown
by Jennifer G. July 1st is day 110 since our family decided we would have to stay home. We have a daughter with type 1 diabetes and a son with a compromised pulmonary system from asthma and
