Children, Teens and Young Adults

Diabetes at School

Managing diabetes at school or in the day care setting takes a team that includes the child with diabetes, the parents, the care provider, and school personnel. All students should work with their care provider to complete a Diabetes Medical Management Plan. More…

Note: Every child requires a Diabetes Medical Management Plan.

Diabetes Basics

• Storing Insulin handout
• Where to give insulin injections
• Hemoglobin A1C (”HA1C”): What this number means
• Glucagon Injection Instructions (in English, in Spanish)
• What to do when your child has Ketones
• Oral Medication: Metformin handout
• Keeping track of blood sugar, injections, and food
  • Printabale log for multiple daily injections and blood sugars
  • Log sheet of multiple daily injections, blood sugars, AND food intake

Managing Highs and Lows

• Low Blood Sugar in Toddlers and Infants
• Progression of Lows
• Treating a Low Blood Sugar
• Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia. More…

Easy Carb Counting and Low Carb Snack Ideas

• Carb counting websites and publications
• Carb counting worksheets and counting steps worksheet
• Carbohydrate content of common foods and popular candies
• Snacks ideas with less than 5 grams of carbs
• Basic Diabetes Nutrition Tips

Just For Teens

• Alcohol and Diabetes
• Planning for Your Future

What to Do When Your Child is Sick

• Sick Days
• Sick Days – Fluids
• School Policy

Diabetes for Athletes

• Exercise Calories