Type 1 Diabetes at School--Fostering Independence as They Age

In episode 110 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Anna Sabino and Dana Roseman help families navigate one of the biggest back-to-school questions for children with type 1 diabetes: how much independence is realistic at each age and stage?

For many families, a new school year feels like a fresh start—a chance to reset routines, build confidence, and help kids gradually develop the self-advocacy skills they will need both in and out of the classroom.

In this conversation, Anna and Dana break down what children can reasonably manage from kindergarten through college, and how parents can support independence without constant texting, overcorrecting, or chasing perfect numbers.