Diabetes and Back To School

For many parents who have children with diabetes, back-to-school time is filled with anxiety: 'Will the school know how to administer blood sugar tests?' 'Will my child be afraid to eat during class?' 'Will the school nurse be receptive to our diabetes routine?' Combat feelings of nervousness with preparation. Below, find resources to ease the back-to-school transition for your diabetes family.

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Diabetes at School Part 1: What to Bring
It's not just about pencils and notebook paper for a child with diabetes -- how does a parent manage testing strips, insulin and other necessary equipment? Diabetes Expert Caregiver Kim Benjet gives her advice here.
Diabetes at School Part 2: What to Say
It's important to hold meetings with school nurses and teachers to ensure everyone is on the same page about you child's diabetes. But how do you deal with a resistant school? Find advice for good situations and bad here.
Don’t Wait for the Parent-Teacher Conference – Here’s What to Say Now
Be proactive! As a parent, it's vital to reach the teacher before the parent-teacher conference. Get Diabetes Expert Caregiver Mary Kate Cary's tips for questions to ask here.