Parent Discussion Board

Helping you cope is critical to helping your child cope with diabetes. We strongly recommend that you reach out for some type of support from others: family and friends, professionals, or from others going through the same thing you are.

Joslin sponsors a professionally moderated discussion board for the parents of children and teens with diabetes. It is a safe place to ask questions, express frustration, and trade advice with others who may be going through similar challenges.

These boards are supported, in part, through the Katherine Adler Astrove Youth Education Fund at Joslin.

Meet the Moderators

The discussion boards are professionally moderated by members of the Joslin Pediatiric and Adolscent Unit. Moderators include Debbie Butler, M.S.W., Lori Laffel, M.D., M.P.H., and Margie Lawlor, C.D.E.

Debbie Butler, M.S.W., a member of the Joslin Pediatric and Adolescent Unit, moderates the parent discussion board. Ms. Butler has a master’s in social work from Boston University and extensive experience working with children, teens and adults with diabetes, as well as their family members. She is also involved in running our support groups for parents and children. The Internet is a way to extend that support to more families.

She can respond to your questions and ensure that the information on this site is appropriate and reliable.

Click here for more about Debbie Butler

Not For Urgent Issues

Please remember that our moderator is not able to respond to every question or posting every day. You must not rely on these discussion boards for help in emergency situations. For urgent problems, always contact your healthcare provider directly.

The content provided on this site is not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment. We reserve the right to remove any postings that contain obscene, insulting or offensive language, or which could be viewed as objectionable or as violating the privacy rights of others.

Go to the Discussion Boards.