Maureen Michele, MD

Hurry! It's almost time to elevate your health and well-being to the next level? Don't miss this!

Join me for a virtual talk on June 18th at 5 PM EST.

I am Dr. Maureen Petersen, a dual board-certified physician who is dedicated to sharing my passion for wellness. Discover the four pillars of wellness and learn actionable steps to lead a healthier, happier life. This isn't a sales pitch—it's a chance to gain invaluable knowledge and support from a trusted expert.

Don't miss out on this free opportunity!

Complete the Google form below and I'll send you the Zoom link for the event.

Take the first step towards your best self today.

https://forms.gle/c19Tnb9o9V3duEEEA

The only thing a child with T1D cannot do is produce their own insulin.

This is a simple message that underscores the reality that with proper management and care, children with Type 1 Diabetes can live full, active, and vibrant lives.

Your child has unlimited potential. They can achieve their dreams, just like anyone else. As parents, we can teach them that diabetes doesn't define them; it's just one part of their incredible journey through life.

Does your child feel like diabetes is limiting them?

Today has been a great day!

After lots of hard work, today I launched an online community for moms who have a child with Type 1 diabetes called T1D Moms CIRCLE. This is an educational platform to help moms with tools to help them overcome overwhelm and chaos. CIRCLE is a place for connection and support. I'm super proud of the result and I am excited to help T1D moms become resilient parents!

Come join us in CIRCLE!

https://www.skool.com/t1dmomscircle/about

I have always wanted my kids to live long healthy lives. This didn’t change even when T1D became our reality.

There are 3 things I constantly remind myself as I parent my T1D daughter:

1️⃣ BE READY FOR ANYTHING: Prepare for the unexpected. Knowing you've got the essentials on hand helps ease the worry and keeps your child's diabetes management on track.
2️⃣ EMBRACE IMPERFECTION: Understand that perfection is not the goal. Diabetes management is a journey with ups and downs. Embrace the learning process and celebrate progress, not perfection.
3️⃣ CRUNCH THE NUMBERS: Dive into the data. Understanding your child's blood glucose responses to different situations empowers you to make informed decisions. Look for trends to help navigate the journey effectively.

Dealing with Type 1 Diabetes means tackling challenges every day through learning and growing. What helpful reminders do you give yourself?

Type 1 diabetes in gives us the opportunity as parents to help our children build their own resilience. 💙

Some tips I have seen work include:

1️⃣ REAL TALK: Instead of asking "How was your day?", ask “What was your favorite/least favorite thing about today?". Create space for candid conversations and allow your child to express feelings.
2️⃣ TOGETHER AS ONE: Our family's a team. Involving everyone in diabetes care and support means no one's journey is solo.
3️⃣ FIND YOUR TRIBE: Joining T1D groups, like JDRF, give immediate access to people who are going through similar struggles. These support groups have given my kids (T1D and siblings) opportunities to share experiences.
4️⃣ BE THE WATCHER: Those subtle signs like a change in habits might mean something more. Trust your gut, and don't be afraid to ask a professional for help if you feel it's needed.

Share your own tips below.

Let's bust this myth:

Type 1 Diabetics can eat desserts, and cake, and candy.

However it's probably best advised that they do so in moderation!

Diabetics can live their lives, enjoy food and do not need to be singled out at social gatherings.

What common myths about diabetes are you often dispelling?

🔈Podcast alert!🔈

I'm so excited to share that I have been speaking to This is Type 1 Podcast all about resilience as a Type 1 Mom and physician.

To listen, head to my Instagram Stories - I will also save it to my 'Podcasts' highlight.

Check it out!

Parenting is the hardest job in the world.

And parenting a diabetic child is doing it on hard mode!

Share this with a Mom or Dad who needs to hear this today.

Let's brighten someone's day 💕

It's a shocking stat from the Lancet.

The signs of diabetes are missed all the time.

If you or your child are:

- Urinating more frequently than usual
- More thirsty than usual
- More tired than usual
- Have unexplained weightloss
- Have cuts and grazes not healing

You should speak to your doctor or medical provider.

If you've already been through the diagnosis journey, what were the first signs you spotted?