T1D & Your Teenager (Ages 11-17)
Caregiver Track
Complete guide
Navigate the unique challenges of parenting a teenager with Type 1 Diabetes. From puberty hormones to progressive autonomy, social life to emotional red flags — practical strategies for every stage of adolescence.
Who is this for?
Caregivers
Guide contents
- a.The Puberty-Diabetes Collision
- b.The Teenage Brain: Still Under Construction
- c.ADA Targets and Putting It All Together
- 🧠Check-in
- a.The Autonomy Paradox & The 3-Stage Model
- b.What to Delegate First
- c.When to Step Back In
- 🧠Check-in
- a.Are You the Diabetes Police?
- b.The "Ask, Don't Tell" Technique
- c.Navigating Difficult Conversations
- 🧠Check-in
- a.Parties & Sleepovers
- b.The Alcohol Conversation
- c.Sports, Driving & Dating
- 🧠Check-in
- a.The Emotional Weight of Living with T1D
- b.Burnout and Diabulimia: The Hidden Crises
- c.When to Seek Professional Help
- 🧠Check-in
- a.The Independence Checklist: Skills to Build Before 18
- b.University, First Job, and Living Away from Home
- c.Transition to Adult Care: Closing the Loop
- 🧠Check-in