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Care-Plan

Children and school

A “bus and pickup” checklist for kids with Type 1 Diabetes

A practical checklist about transition safety for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

A substitute-teacher note for a student with Type 1 Diabetes

A practical guide about sub coverage for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

Coach communication guide for sports practice and game days (Type 1 Diabetes)

A practical how-to about coach communication for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

College transition checklist for teens leaving home with Type 1 Diabetes

A practical checklist about college handoff for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Children and school

Field trip checklist for a child with Type 1 Diabetes (supplies and roles)

A practical checklist about field trip planning for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

How to build a school-day snack system that does not rely on memory

A practical how-to about snack timing system for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

How to plan a sleepover handoff for a child with Type 1 Diabetes

A practical guide about sleepover workflow for parents, caregivers.

Parents Caregivers

Children and school

How to plan exam days with Type 1 Diabetes (bathroom, breaks, timing)

A practical guide about exam accommodations for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

How to plan for school picture day, assemblies, and other “quiet room” events

A practical guide about special events for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

How to store diabetes supplies at school without them disappearing

A practical how-to about storage plan for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

How to teach a child to ask for help early (scripts that do not shame them)

A practical how-to about self-advocacy scripts for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

Q&A: can a child carry diabetes supplies in class, and how do you make it work?

A practical question-and-answer about classroom access for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

Q&A: what should the school do when a CGM alarm goes off?

A practical question-and-answer about alarm response for school staff, parents.

School staff Parents

Children and school

Q&A: what should you do if a school will not follow the care plan?

A practical question-and-answer about escalation steps for parents, school staff.

Parents School staff

Children and school

School meeting checklist for a child with Type 1 Diabetes

Bring written instructions, define who does what, and leave with a real plan for class time, low treatment, PE, trips, and communication.

Parents School staff

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