Caregivers | T1D Field Notes

A low kit should remove delay. Use fast carbs that are easy to identify, keep rescue instructions visible, and build smaller kits for each setting instead of one giant bag.

Newly diagnosed adults Parents

Technology and data

How to choose 3 metrics to watch (and ignore the rest) when reviewing data

A practical how-to about metric selection for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Safety and preparation

How to create a “diabetes emergency” fridge note that people actually read

A practical how-to about emergency note for caregivers, parents.

Caregivers Parents

Technology and data

How to do a “site change” reset: what to check before you blame the pump

A practical checklist about troubleshooting order for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

How to document “usual symptoms” for lows and highs when communication is harder

A practical how-to about symptom notes for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Travel and systems

How to handle prescription refills during travel or relocation

A practical guide about refill logistics for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Rights money and admin

How to keep prescriptions synced so refills do not happen on random days

A practical how-to about refill synchronization for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Safety and preparation

How to label and store sharps safely in a busy home

A practical how-to about sharps safety for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Technology and data

How to label CGM events so you can learn later (without constant notes)

A practical how-to about minimal annotation for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Basics

How to make your medication list and supplies list match reality

A practical how-to about up-to-date lists for newly diagnosed adults, caregivers.

Newly diagnosed adults Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

How to organize backup supplies for an older adult who does not drive

A practical how-to about backup logistics for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Rights money and admin

How to organize insurance denials and appeals without losing documents

A practical how-to about paperwork system for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Children and school

How to plan a sleepover handoff for a child with Type 1 Diabetes

A practical guide about sleepover workflow for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Travel and systems

How to plan long car rides with kids who have Type 1 Diabetes

A practical guide about car trip routines for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

How to plan medication refills and deliveries for an older adult (no last-day scrambles)

A practical guide about refill workflow for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Rights money and admin

How to prepare a “new provider” starter packet when you move

A practical checklist about provider transfer for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Technology and data

How to prepare a device “handoff” for a caregiver using shared data

A practical guide about shared monitoring roles for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Safety and preparation

How to prepare a small “hospital go bag” for Type 1 Diabetes

A practical checklist about hospital bag for caregivers, parents.

Caregivers Parents

Older adults and caregivers

How to prepare for assisted living conversations about Type 1 Diabetes

A practical guide about facility handoff for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Rights money and admin

How to price-check supplies and track spending without spiraling

A practical guide about cost tracking for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Technology and data

How to read CGM trend arrows without overcorrecting

A trend arrow is useful context, not an instruction by itself. Check timing, insulin already on board, and whether the data looks trustworthy.

Newly diagnosed adults Experienced adults

Older adults and caregivers

How to set up “visible instructions” in the home without feeling infantilizing

A practical how-to about respectful cues for older adults, caregivers.

Older adults Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

How to set up a “night plan” for caregivers (what to check and what to ignore)

A practical guide about overnight protocol for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Technology and data

How to spot CGM sensor drift versus real change

A practical how-to about data trust checks for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Family and relationships

How to talk to siblings about Type 1 Diabetes without making them disappear

A practical guide about sibling inclusion for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Technology and data

Pump and CGM travel settings: what to double-check before leaving home

A practical checklist about device travel checks for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

Q&A: device usability issues (vision, dexterity) and practical workarounds

A practical question-and-answer about usability tradeoffs for older adults, caregivers.

Older adults Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

Q&A: is it normal to have more lows with appetite changes?

A practical question-and-answer about appetite variability for older adults, caregivers.

Older adults Caregivers

Family and relationships

Q&A: what is a reasonable response when you see a “bad number”?

A practical question-and-answer about non-judgment reactions for partners, caregivers.

Partners Caregivers

Family and relationships

Q&A: what should family do during a low, and what should they not do?

A practical question-and-answer about low response roles for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Safety and preparation

Q&A: what should you do after a severe low (the practical follow-up)

A practical question-and-answer about post-event follow-up for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Rights money and admin

Q&A: what should you do if a supplier says an item is backordered?

A practical question-and-answer about backorder plan for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Safety and preparation

Q&A: what should you do if someone with Type 1 Diabetes cannot swallow safely?

A practical question-and-answer about swallow safety for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

Q&A: what to do when an older adult refuses help with diabetes tasks

A practical question-and-answer about resistance handling for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Older adults and caregivers

Q&A: when should diabetes tasks become shared management for an older adult?

A practical question-and-answer about shared management timing for caregivers, older adults.

Caregivers Older adults

Safety and preparation

Q&A: when should you call emergency services for a low?

A practical question-and-answer about escalation criteria for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Basics

Q&A: why blood sugar can be high after a low

A practical question-and-answer about rebound highs context for newly diagnosed adults, caregivers.

Newly diagnosed adults Caregivers

Food activity and routines

Q&A: why numbers change when you are sick even before you feel sick

A practical question-and-answer about early illness for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers

Older adults and caregivers

Routine change checklist for older adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Routine changes can quietly increase low risk. Check meals, timing, handoffs, device visibility, and how rescue steps are explained.

Older adults Caregivers

Safety and preparation

Sick-day binder setup for Type 1 Diabetes (keep it short and usable)

A practical guide about sick-day binder for experienced adults, caregivers.

Experienced adults Caregivers