Children
All children and young people with type 1 diabetes and their families should have access to high-quality care and be under the remit of a children’s diabetes service. Diabetes UK has outlined what essential measures you should expect for your child’s diabetes care which you can read in the resources below.
Every school should have a medical condition at school policy which is updated annually so they know what medical condition pupils have, such as diabetes and what treatment they may require.
If you have any questions or concerns, then it’s always best to contact the school directly so you can feel confident that staff have a good understanding of diabetes and what care they may need to provide.
To find out more about children and diabetes, register for our Understanding Type 1 Diabetes eLearning course. There is also a list of additional resources about children and diabetes below.
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10 things any parent should expect from their child's diabetes care
The Type 1 essentials for children and young people outline the 10 things any parent should expect from their child's diabetes care. It includes the care, checks and help that the child or family need to make sure their condition is managed well - in hospital, school and wider society.
Education – from nursery to university
Whether you’ve got a toddler learning how the world works or a teenager preparing to leave home for the first time, caring for a child or young person with type 1 requires extra planning and knowledge. We’re here to support you every step of the way to make sure that type 1 doesn’t hold your family…
Managing your child’s type 1 diabetes
There can be a lot to learn about managing your child’s type 1 diabetes and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our guide to managing type 1 diabetes gives you information and support on managing your child’s blood glucose levels, how to count carbs and deal with hypos and hypers.
Type 1 essentials – 10 things to know after your child’s diagnosis
A type 1 diabetes diagnosis can happen quickly and it may feel overwhelming at first. We’ll help you find the information and advice you need to treat your child’s type 1 and manage it around their everyday life and your health and wellbeing.
