# Care for the Caregiver

**URL:** <https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/care-for-the-caregiver/75073>\
**Category:** Coping & Emotional Support\
**Created:** [February 10, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/care-for-the-caregiver/75073 "2026-02-10T01:58:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Gino0229](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/gino0229/32/5473_2.png) [@Gino0229](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Gino0229)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/care-for-the-caregiver/75073/1 "2026-02-10T01:58:14Z")

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My daughter hasn’t slept well in the last 5 years due to the nightly care of my T1D grandson. She has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and subsequent swollen ankles and feet. Her diet is what she can grab in between finger pricks and and dosing for him. I’m so worried about her health. Is there anyone or an agency she could contact for some reprieve?

Thank you,

Grandma

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**Author:** ![wadawabbit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/wadawabbit/32/3890_2.png) [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/care-for-the-caregiver/75073/2 "2026-02-10T13:54:53Z")

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Hi @Gino0229. I found this organization online - it might be a place to start. Where is your daughter located?

> **[Caregiver Support Organizations & Agencies](https://www.caregiveraction.org/agencies-and-organizations/)**
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> Comprehensive list of caregiver support organizations, resources for family caregivers, elder care planning, end-of-life care, and more.

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**Author:** ![Gino0229](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/gino0229/32/5473_2.png) [@Gino0229](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Gino0229)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/care-for-the-caregiver/75073/3 "2026-02-10T14:34:15Z")

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She lives in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago.

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**Author:** ![spdif](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/spdif/32/5548_2.png) [@spdif](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/spdif)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/care-for-the-caregiver/75073/4 "2026-02-12T01:06:31Z")

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> **[T1D Community Connection Event - Chicago (2/16) - Illinois Chapter](https://www.breakthrought1d.org/illinois/events/t1d-community-connection-event-chicago/)**
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> Join the local T1D community for some fun! These casual gatherings are all about connection, support, and sharing the T1D journey. T1Ds, caregivers, and families of all ages are welcome.

Every BreakthroughT1D event I’ve gone to I have met parents that are willing to talk about their successes and commiserate about how hard it is. Google says it is 30m by car or 45m by bus from her neighborhood.

CGMs can make diabetes easier. Tell me about why they’re still doing finger sticks.