Teens & T1D: 5 Questions Every Parent Should Ask to Strengthen Connection

Parenting a teen with Type 1 Diabetes can feel like walking a tightrope—balancing safety, independence, and emotional connection all at once.

In this video on T1D Family, we walk through 5 powerful questions every parent should ask themselves to better understand their teen’s behavior, reduce conflict, and build trust—without turning every interaction into a diabetes conversation. These questions are not about control or perfection. They are about awareness, regulation, and connection—especially during the teen years, when T1D adds an invisible layer of pressure most teens don’t have the words to explain.

You’ll learn:

• Why teen behavior often changes around diabetes management • How to support independence without pulling away

• What your teen’s resistance may actually be communicating

• How to shift from monitoring to meaningful connection

• Ways to create emotional safety alongside medical care

If you are a parent navigating mood shifts, burnout, power struggles, or emotional distance with your teen, this video offers grounded guidance and reassurance—you are not doing this alone.