In this episode, The Diabetic Mammy invites parents of children with type 1 diabetes to start thinking ahead to World Diabetes Day on 14 November - and to do it with calm, kindness, and a touch of joy. đź’™
Catherine shares how small, simple gestures can make a big difference: a five-minute classroom chat, a “blue day” at school, a family walk, or even lighting a blue lamp at home. With ready-to-use ideas, a sample mini-talk for schools, and a gentle reminder that “tiny is plenty,” this episode helps parents mark the day in a way that feels doable and meaningful.
Whether you choose to celebrate at school, at home, or in your community, this is your invitation to make World Diabetes Day 2025 personal, positive, and full of heart.
✨ Keep it simple. Keep it kind. You’re doing better than you think.
If you would like to borrow the mini-talk from this episode, here it is. Tweak it into your own words.
“Today is World Diabetes Day - a day about understanding and kindness.
Diabetes doesn’t take a day off,
but with the right tools and support,
children with type 1 can do everything their friends do.
What helps is simple - notice the signs of a low,
give space to treat it,
and be curious, not afraid.
We are more than numbers on a screen.
Thank you for being part of our circle.”
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