Building Confidence and Responsibility
Teens (13-17)
Navigate the teenage years with T1D while building independence, managing peer pressure, and preparing for adulthood.
Peer Pressure & Social Life
Navigating social situations with confidence
- •Handling peer pressure around food and activities
- •Dating and relationships with T1D
- •Party safety and alcohol awareness
- •Building confidence in social settings
- •Educating friends about T1D
Technology & Management
Leveraging tech for better T1D control
- •CGM and insulin pump optimization
- •Diabetes management apps and tools
- •Data sharing with parents and healthcare team
- •Troubleshooting technology issues
- •Building tech-savvy management skills
Sports & Nutrition
Optimizing performance and health
- •Advanced sports nutrition strategies
- •Managing blood sugar during competition
- •Working with coaches and trainers
- •Supplement safety and considerations
- •Building athletic confidence with T1D
Driving & Independence
Safe driving and growing independence
- •Blood sugar requirements for driving
- •DMV regulations and T1D disclosure
- •Emergency supplies for the car
- •Managing T1D during road trips
- •Building responsible independence
Mental Health & Wellness
Supporting emotional well-being
- •Managing diabetes burnout and fatigue
- •Addressing anxiety and depression
- •Building healthy coping mechanisms
- •Body image and self-esteem support
- •Stress management techniques
Transition Planning
Preparing for adult healthcare
- •Transitioning to adult endocrinologists
- •Insurance and healthcare navigation
- •College preparation with T1D
- •Building self-advocacy skills
- •Emergency preparedness for independence