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The Importance of Self-Care for Parents of Children with Diabetes

Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on September 25, 2024
Medtronic Champion Stacey and Averi

Parenting a child with diabetes can be challenging. That’s why it’s important to prioritize self-care. Hear tips from Medtronic Champion Stacey!

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Summer camps and diabetes

Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on May 29, 2024
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Hear a personal experience on how diabetes camp is a great place for kids with diabetes to get active, make new friends, and improve diabetes management.

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Section 504 Plans for kids with diabetes: A parent's guide

Posted by Sabrina Huda Sanchez on April 17, 2024
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Having a Section 504 Plan for kids with diabetes can play a vital role in ensuring a supportive environment for them. Here are some valuable insights to help you advocate effectively.
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Meet #MedtronicChampion Shaquana

Posted by Sabrina Huda Sanchez on March 27, 2024
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Meet Medtronic Champion Shaquana, whose son also lives with type 1 diabetes. They are tackling diabetes together!
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How the MiniMed 770G system is helping one family live more and worry less

Posted by Katie Schmitz on June 24, 2021
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Crystal had two children diagnosed with diabetes within a year of each other! Today, she shares how Medtronic helped her family adjust and how the MiniMed 770G system is making life a little easier for them.

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Having a child on the MiniMed 770G system — Q&A with Natasha

Posted by Katie Schmitz on June 10, 2021
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When Mason was diagnosed at 16 months old, his mom Natasha, jumped in and learned everything possible about how to help him feel good and live a full life. Here's their experience with the new MiniMed 770G system.

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Mom and son adjust with matching insulin pumps

Posted by Amanda Griswold on July 7, 2020
Mom and son adjust with matching insulin pumps

Our Medtronic Diabetes Ambassador, Katie, whose son was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Katie knew immediately how she wanted to proceed with her son’s therapy.

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One mom’s tips for navigating your child’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Posted by Amanda Griswold on May 7, 2020
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On February 26, 2013, my 4-year-old son, Luke, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. On that day, I felt our life had come to a screeching stop because...

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FDA approves the MiniMed™ 670G system for children 7-13

Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on June 21, 2018
Ambar and her sister

The MiniMed 670G system with SmartGuard technology is FDA approved for children ages 7-13.

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Managing diabetes In school: From pre-school to college

Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on August 11, 2015
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Get insights from Medtronic Champion mom, Jen, on how she prepared her children with diabetes for school throughout the years.

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