Navigating School Life with T1D
School-Age Kids (7-12)
Support your child through elementary and middle school while building confidence, independence, and strong T1D management skills.
School Success
Thriving academically 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