Get The Support You Need To

Change Your Experience With Diabetes

I’m here to bridge the gap

when you leave your endocrinologist office with the tools, and then real life happens.

It can feel so challenging to live with diabetes or be the parent of a child with diabetes. However, you or your child's diabetes diagnosis isn’t a reason to stop fully living your life. For many, a new diabetes diagnosis can come with the feelings of being confused, overwhelmed, and scared.  And yes, sometimes just really angry and bitter. For a parent or family member of a newly diagnosed person it may come with feelings of guilt, anxiety, and resentment.

You might be asking yourself…

How do I handle my child’s school, sleepovers, a diabetic teenager who wants to eat endless pizza with their friends, or the first Halloween?!

How do I prepare my child to move to college and into adulthood while managing their diabetes?

How do I live my life without feeling embarrassed by my pump or other diabetic devices?

How do I go out with friends without them asking me how I am doing when I check my blood sugar?

How I Can Help

I’m here to help you feel more empowered, and confident as you navigate life changes as a parent, spouse, sibling or someone living with diabetes.

  • Discover the tools to help you change your experience with diabetes.

  • Learn strategies for date night, family fun events, school, happy hour and more.

  • Get pointers to help you feel more confident as a parent or someone living with diabetes.

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Your Coach

Melodie Prater

I’m a coach, a parent of a child with type 1 who is now an adult and has been living on her own for a very long time.

I understand some of the obstacles, as I too am living with type 2 diabetes managed with pump therapy. 

Having diabetes should not engulf your entire life.

I’d love to help you put diabetes on the back burner and live your life.

What My Clients Are Saying...

  • "Melodie helped me set up a plan for my son who has type one diabetes as he transitions from elementary school to Jr high. What a game changer this was."

    Erica F.

  • ''My family was really struggling after my son was diagnosed at age 13 with type 1 diabetes. Her compassion and knowledge helped all of us move in the right direction."

    Melissa M.

  • ''I had no idea how to go out with my friends without feeling like they had to accommodate me. This made me feel very uncomfortable and I found myself saying no to invitations. Melodie worked with me to navigate the challenges and now I'm enjoying time with my friends again.”

    Bill P.

  • ''I hadn't realized how much my husband's diabetes had affected my life. Melodie listened, like really listened. We then moved forward with a plan so I could live my life without diabetes while honoring the fact that my husband has it.”

    Liz J.