Break Free - Eigenständig werden mit Di

As a mother of a child with Type 1 diabetes, Maren Sturny shares in this book the challenges of elementary school and the transition to secondary school. She provides numerous case studies and practical tips from her daily life with her daughter Nonie, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of six in 2019. The author describes different personality types and thoroughly addresses the growing need for independence among elementary school children. This understanding helps to place the increasingly important independence in diabetes management into a meaningful context, making it easier to let go of one's own children. Additionally, the author discusses parental concerns, fears, responsibilities, role modeling, teamwork, mindfulness, and resilience. The crucial point of "estimating carbohydrates," which is so important for children with diabetes, is addressed in a dedicated chapter. Throughout, the focus remains on the idea that managing daily life with Type 1 diabetes is best done as a team. Maren Sturny writes in an accessible, authentic, direct, and refreshing style, offering encouragement, touching hearts, and providing valuable insights, just as she did in her first book. On Instagram and TikTok, she appears with her daughter Nonie as @diabetesbluemchen. She is also actively involved internationally as a patient advocate focusing on Type 1 families.