School-age kids (7-12)
School life with T1D. Support your child through elementary and middle school while building confidence, independence, and strong T1D management skills.
School success
Doing well at school with T1D
- 504 plan development and implementation
- Working with school nurses and staff
- Classroom accommodation strategies
- Test-taking with blood sugar considerations
- Building self-advocacy skills
Sports & activities
Staying active and involved
- Managing blood sugar during sports
- Pre and post-exercise protocols
- Communicating with coaches and teammates
- Equipment protection during activities
- Building confidence in athletic participation
Friendships & social life
Building lasting relationships
- Explaining T1D to friends confidently
- Sleepover safety and preparation
- Birthday parties and social events
- Dealing with teasing or questions
- Building a supportive friend network
Independence building
Developing T1D management skills
- Taking ownership of blood sugar checks
- Learning carb counting basics
- Understanding insulin timing
- Recognizing and treating lows independently
- Building problem-solving skills
Emotional wellness
Supporting mental health and confidence
- Building resilience and coping strategies
- Managing T1D-related stress and anxiety
- Celebrating achievements and progress
- Addressing perfectionism and control issues
- Encouraging open communication
Safety & emergency prep
Building safety awareness and skills
- Emergency action plan understanding
- Glucagon administration training
- Recognizing severe low symptoms
- School emergency supply management
- Building safety habits and awareness