Get practical guidance on managing type 1 diabetes at school, from daily routines to handling special situations.
Day-to-day management
Glucose monitoring
What you need to know to support students with monitoring their glucose levels throughout the day.
Type 1 diabetes and food
Students with type 1 diabetes can eat the same foods as everyone else, but there are some extra things to think about.
Sport and physical activity
Learn how physical activity can affect glucose levels for students with type 1 diabetes, and what you can do to prepare.
Managing highs and lows
How to recognise when a student’s glucose levels are high or low, and what to do about it.
Insulin at school
Learn what insulin is, why people with type 1 diabetes need it, and how it’s given at school.
Mobile phone access
Mobile phones may be classed as medical devices for students with type 1 diabetes, and they will always need access.
Planning and communication
Starting or returning to school
How to make starting at a new school, beginning a new year, or returning after diagnosis safe and supportive for students with type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes management plans
Everything you need to know about diabetes management plans — who creates them, what information they have, and how to use them.
Communicating with the school
If you’re a parent or carer, good communication with the school helps ensure your child can fully participate in school life.
Special situations
School camps and excursions
Learn how to confidently plan for school camps and excursions and understand your role.
School exams
Diabetes doesn’t stop for exams, and students with type 1 diabetes may need some extra support.
Caring for an unwell student
Being sick can affect a student’s glucose levels, so it’s important to know what to do.