Diabetes Book for Parents

The Type 1 Life Book: A Guide for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children

Navigate Type 1 Diabetes with Confidence and Support

6,000+ book copies sold.
250+ Amazon book reviews.
A must-have resource for parents.

“The Type 1 Life for Adults is filled with essential life skills for any adult diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. As a practicing diabetes educator I thought I knew it all, but this first hand account smartly outmaneuvers any practitioners head-knowledge. This book can be described in one word: indispensable.”

— Kimberley Rose-Francis, RDN, LD, CDE, CNSC

“Loved it! A very supportive book that many can learn from. I’m so glad you included information on eating disorders as that is what I work with a lot in those with T1 and T2.”

– Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES CNSC, BC-ADM

“One of the most compelling insights is when Jessica notes, “One of the most important reasons for nurturing independence in your child is because they need to own this diagnosis. Diabetes does not own them. It does not define them. This is hard to teach your child, because Type 1 diabetes is a 24 hours a day, all-consuming condition.”

— Belinda Childs, APRN, BC-ADM, CDE

When your child is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, it can feel overwhelming.

Between blood sugar checks, insulin doses, and endless questions, you're suddenly navigating a world you never expected to enter. But you don’t have to do it alone.

In The Type 1 Life book, Jessica Freeman, a person with Type 1 diabetes herself, provides practical advice, emotional support, and real-life guidance to help you and your family adjust, manage, and thrive. Whether you're facing new diagnosis shock or looking for strategies to foster your child's independence, this book is your go-to companion.

What You’ll Learn about Type 1 Diabetes in This Updated Book Edition

  • How to explain Type 1 diabetes to family, friends, and teachers

  • Navigating school, sports, and social life with confidence

  • Managing the emotional toll of diabetes—for both parents and children

  • Fostering independence as your child grows

  • Preparing for college and adulthood with a solid diabetes management plan

  • Staying up-to-date on the latest Type 1 diabetes technology and treatments

With expert-backed insights and personal experience, this book gives you the emotional resilience and confidence to support your child every step of the way.

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What Parents Are Saying About This Diabetes Book

  • "This book made a huge difference in my life." "We had support from doctors and family, but this book gave me peace of mind in a way nothing else did."

    Sandy B.

  • "A must-read for newly diagnosed families." "Bought this on the way home from the hospital. Short, simple, and exactly what we needed."

    Blake K.

  • "Incredibly helpful and relatable." "Helped me understand what my friend’s family was going through so I could support them better."

    Liz