#1050 Kick The Goat

Separate Management

Managing a child's diabetes can be complex, especially for divorced parents like Kristin. She and her ex-husband have adopted separate management styles, each with distinct profiles on their child's insulin pump. Kristin explains, "We just keep things pretty separate. And that makes it okay" 1. While her approach is more proactive, her ex-husband follows the endocrinologist's advice, which sometimes leads to higher blood sugar levels. Despite these differences, Kristin acknowledges that both households are doing their best to manage their child's condition 1.

   

Communication Challenges

Communication between divorced parents can be challenging, especially when managing a child's chronic illness. Kristin shares how her focus on her children's well-being intensified after their diabetes diagnosis. She notes, "There's something so relentless about diabetes. I mean, it is relentless" 2. This relentless nature has fostered a deeper connection with her children, despite the emotional and logistical challenges. Therapy has been a valuable resource for Kristin, providing her with a sounding board to navigate these complexities 3.