2 Moms No Fluff

Type-1 Diabetes

A fascinating interview with Meaghan Bates Lorenz, about parenting a child with Type-1 Diabetes. We are grateful for this candid discussion in which Meaghan  shares the things we all need to know about Type-1 Diabetes. Listen in and learn something new!
 
Websites that are wonderful all-around resources:
Beyond Type 1 
T1D Exchange
DiaTribe
Facebook support groups:
T1D Mod Squad
Diapers and Diabetes
Facebook groups that support the type of insulin pump and CGM you use if you use them- there are support groups for each brand and they are incredibly helpful.
Books:
Sugar Surfing
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution
Think Like a Pancreas
Resource for getting affordable insulin:
GetInsulin.org
DiaTribe Article and Resources for Insulin
For activism about the extreme costs of insulin. I recommend contacting your Senator to demand that insulin not only be capped but BE FREE. It is a life-saving medicine and it should cost nothing, just as it does in so many other countries around the world.
Resources for Allies who want to learn more about what life with Type 1 is like:
Stories about Diabetes
Virtual Diabetes Coaching taught by professionally trained Type 1 Diabetics:
Integrated Diabetes Services

One perspective on autism

Maria Linietsky: if you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person! We are grateful to have a young Autistic woman share her experience and perspective on identifying as autistic.

Filmmakers interview

Happy to interview filmmakers Amanda and Tom Dyer discussing their new film “Unseen” Caregiver Documentary.

What does a disability lawyer do?

What does a disability lawyer actually do and how can they help families with unique challenges?  In this episode, Glen Parker, disability activist and lawyer will tell us what we need to know...

Unseen - Caregiver Documentary

Our first reaction after watching the film "Unseen - Caregiver Documentary" and why everyone else needs to watch it too…

Gifts!

If you have someone in your life who has additional needs, you know that gift-giving is not always very easy. Let Alma and Iris simplify the process of choosing the right gift for every occasion!

Equipment

Durable medical equipment was probably not on your baby registry but it may now be a necessity. Are you overwhelmed with emotions and decision making around this topic? If so, we are here to make the process of information gathering and purchases a lot smoother.

Ceremonies and Rituals

Are you worried your child might miss out on important milestone ceremonies or rituals because of their additional needs or challenges? Listen in to learn how to modify any and all ceremonies that are important for your family, your community, and most importantly, your child! Believe us, it can be done. P.S. This episode is also intended for allies and those who are attempting to be inclusive in their own celebrations.
 

Clothing

Whether it is adaptive clothing you need, cool, hip clothing or just clothes not to have your child be a bullying target, this episode is a must!
 

Cooking

This is the episode in which Alma reveals all of her secrets on how to "take back the kitchen". For those who have a complex relationship with the act of cooking, but still, need to power through (because we will do anything to keep our children healthy...), and for those who are natural-born chefs- this episode is for you!