Diabetes in School

Resources for Managing Diabetes in School and Higher Education Settings  

View or print Resources for Managing Diabetes in School and Higher Education Settings. [pdf]  

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

• Overview of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children and related resources 
• Guidelines for training elementary and secondary school personnel who are not licensed health professionals on providing care for students with diabetes [pdf]  

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

• Important things for school personnel to know about students with diabetes [pdf] 
• Health education, including information about students with diabetes   

American Diabetes Association (ADA) 

• Safe at school state laws, including training resources for school staff to provide care for students with diabetes  
• Preventing Type 2 diabetes in children and teens  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Managing diabetes at school and related resources for school personnel and families  
• Prevent Type 2 diabetes in kids and related resources for families  

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Helping the student with diabetes succeed, including effective diabetes management in school   

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

• Guidance for parents on informing the school if a student has a chronic health condition   
• Five ways to protect your kids against metabolic syndrome   

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Information and resources for persons with Type 1 diabetes, families/caregivers, and school personnel   

College Diabetes Network (CDN)

Information for students, young professionals, families/caregivers, clinicians, and school personnel on managing diabetes through life transitions   

Beyond Type 1/Beyond Type 2

Information about 504 plans implemented to prevent discrimination, ensure education equality, and provide a safe space to manage their condition 

• Beyond Type 1: What is a 504 plan?   
• Beyond Type 2: What is a 504 plan?   

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) MyPlate

Guidance on healthy eating through all life stages   

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