On the surface, living with type 1 diabetes looks like taking insulin or checking your blood sugar. But there’s so much more to life with type 1 diabetes than meets the eye. Having diabetes can mean fatigue, stress, low blood sugar, and more. If you’re caring for a child with diabetes, add on worrying about your child’s safety and ensuring they’re getting the care they need at school.

On myT1Dteam, members share what life is really like when you have type 1 diabetes or you’re a parent of a child with diabetes.