Alberta Children's Hospital Diabetes Clinic
Type 1 Diabetes Information
Our team has brought together reliable, medically accurate information for families with children with Type 1 Diabetes.
We have created a comprehensive booklet made for caregivers of a newly diagnosed child or teen. Click here to view the complete booklet, or choose from the topics below:
Adjusting insulin with Type 1 Diabetes Managing diabetes when a child is sick
Back to School Tips for a Type 1 Child Treating low blood sugar with Diabetes
Diabetes and Driving Treating severe low blood sugar with Diabetes
School and Diabetes
Resources for parents/caregivers to share with schools and teachers.
- Type 1 Diabetes and School: A PowerPoint presentation
- Back to School Tips
- Diabetes at School
- Guidelines for the Care of Students living with Diabetes
- Student Care Plan: Bring this completed form to your child's school to add to their on-site record. Click here for more information on detailed care plans
- Teachers Diabetes Information Package
- Letter for School Staff: Use this letter as a guide when informing the school of your child's diabetes
Message to our website visitors
This site is for information purposes only and should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment.
If you have questions, speak with your child’s diabetes health care provider.