When my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I felt like my world was collapsing around me. And to make it even harder, I was traveling, far away from him and everything he was going through. I tried to return immediately, but I didn't get a ticket until several days later. The longest days of my life…

Meanwhile, my son spent several days hospitalized, and together with his father, they had to learn to count carbohydrates, understand how insulin worked, calculate doses amid uncertainty and fatigue, and at the same time, contain their emotions and mine, since I was physically far away, but with my heart and mind 100% in the hospital.

During those days, I read as much as I could on the subject, asked my husband to ask the doctors a thousand questions, and tried to keep my mind occupied by seeking help. It didn't help much. When I got back, I hugged my son tightly and settled into this new life with type 1 diabetes at home. I was overcome with a terrible feeling of being alone, of no one really understanding what it meant to live with this condition 24/7, and a terrible fear of making a mistake. Food, outings, birthdays, school—everything seemed like an enormous challenge.

Over time, and after many tears, mistakes, and lessons learned, I began to find simpler ways to cope. I discovered recipes my son enjoyed without his blood sugar levels spiking, strategies for explaining what it meant to have type 1 diabetes at school, and resources that gave me peace of mind and him a normal life. At the time, I never would have thought that a year later, he would be going on a school exchange, spending 10 days away from home, without any surprises (well, almost!)

That's why I created this collection of ebooks.

These aren't just recipe books or guides: they're a reflection of everything I wish I had in the beginning. I don't want any mom to feel alone or lost. I want to help them have practical, clear, and loving tools at hand, so that everyday life is more bearable (and so that diabetes isn't the sole topic of conversation at home!)

Because behind every number on their blood sugar level is a child who deserves to enjoy their childhood, and a mother who needs to feel supported.