
← The 108 Podcast - Type 1 Diabetes7. Juli · 18 Min.
Episode 139 - 5 Mistakes T1D Parents Make
<p>In this episode of <em>The 108 Podcast</em>, we're talking about five of the most common mistakes parents make after their child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes—and here's the good news: almost every parent makes them.</p><p><br></p><p>From chasing every high to feeling guilty about blood sugar numbers, these habits often come from a place of love and fear, not failure. The learning curve after diagnosis is steep, and if you've found yourself making any of these mistakes, you're not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our partner - </p><p>Numstat prep pads are fast-acting wipes designed to help disinfect and numb the skin before injections or site changes in as little as 60 seconds. You can use code TYPEONE10 for a discount <a href="https://amzn.to/4y2uwO2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HERE</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.typeonetogether.com/grandparents" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">T1D GRANDPARENT COURSE</a> - enrollment open now </p><p><a href="https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21">Better Together Community</a> (Masterclasses, Office Hours and Community chat)</p><p><a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/typeonetogether">Team Together T1D Parent Events</a> (2026 - Dallas, Chicago, San Diego)</p><p><a href="https://stan.store/typeonetogether/p/t1d-babysitter-resource">T1D Babysitter List</a> (Over 4K sitters nationwide & beyond)</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/typeonetogether">Visit Our Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@typeonetogether">Visit Our Tiktok</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/typeonetogether">Amazon Storefront</a> - all our favorite T1D products</p><p><a href="https://www.typeonetogether.com/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/typeonetog/">T1D Parent Facebook Group</a></p>