#315: Raising Resilience: How One Family Turned A Type 1 Diagnosis Into A Team Effort - Sara Jacklin The Healthy Diabetic podcast

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#315: Raising Resilience: How One Family Turned a Type 1 Diagnosis into a Team Effort - Sara Jacklin

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In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Sara Jacklin, a mom whose son Mitchell was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at nine years old. Sara shares the family’s incredible journey — from early signs and diagnosis during the holidays, to balancing sports, school, and diabetes management without missing a beat.

You’ll hear how their family’s calm mindset, teamwork, and open communication with teachers and coaches helped create a supportive environment for Mitchell to thrive. From managing blood sugars on the baseball field to setting up 504 plans and preparing for independence, Sara offers real-world wisdom every T1D parent needs to hear.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator in the diabetes community, this episode will leave you encouraged, informed, and inspired to see what’s possible when you lead with confidence and perspective.

🔑 Key Takeaways

How staying calm at diagnosis can shape a child’s confidence with diabetes
Building independence in your child without fear or overprotection
The importance of advocating for your child at school — and why a detailed 504 plan matters
Managing sports and activity with T1D (yes, even tackle football!)
Maintaining mental health and teamwork as a diabetes family
Tips for balancing parent responsibilities and creating self-sufficient kids

🔗 Resources Mentioned

504 Plans for School: Beyond Type 1
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