Diabetes Care Resources for Nurses and Diabetes-Trained School Staff
Bringing together trusted diabetes resources for school nurses and trained staff—because finding reliable resources shouldn’t be harder than providing care.*
*FOLLOWT1Ds provides these resources for general informational purposes only and does not offer legal or medical advice. Links to third-party resources are provided for reference and convenience only and do not imply endorsement, reliance, or responsibility for their content, accuracy, or use.
Helpful Diabetes Care Resources
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) Report
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) FREE CEUs
Baqsimi(nasal glucagon)
Blue Circle Health
Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
Dexcom
Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA)
DiaTribe
Diabetes in School Health (DiSH)
Endocrine Society
Follow T1Ds
FreeStyle Libre by Abbott
Girl Scouts (Diabetes Detective Badge)
Gvoke(Glucagon pen)
Loop and Learn
Medtronic (MiniMed)
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
OmniPod
PANTHER Program Toolsfeatured onDanaTech
US Department of Education (DOE)
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Featured Resources
It’s almost Camp Season!
Whether your student is headed to diabetes camp or camping with loved ones, find helpful resources below!
Trusted source for diabetes care standards, school guidance, and patient education materials useful for managing diabetes safely in school settings.
Developed by the International Diabetes Center, the AGP Report offers a one-page summary of glucose data.
A professional organization that provides practical diabetes training, tools, and guidance, including no-cost continuing education courses.
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Account creation is required to engage in free CEUs. An ADCES membership is NOT required.
Type 1 Diabetes Management Certificate (8.25 CEUs)
Introduction to Insulin Pumps and the NEW PANTHER Program Insulin Pump Settings Tool (1 CEU) 📽️
Mastering CGM: PANTHER Program's Guide to Data Interpretation and Clinical Assessment (1 CEU) 📽️
From Patterns to Practice: Optimizing Open-Source AID Systems (1 CEU) 📽️
Optimize Hybrid Closed Loop Insulin Pumps: A How-To Guide (1.25 CEUs) 📽️
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Nasal glucagon information and resources.
A non-profit, grant-funded organization providing T1D education in English and Spanish to T1Ds ages 18 and older in 20+ states and DC.
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View Spanish Resources here (Consulta los recursos en español aquí)
A major type 1 diabetes advocacy and research organization that provides strong school support resources.
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using Dexcom continuous glucose monitor devices.
DECA sets safety and training standards for diabetes camps, offering best practices relevant to diabetes care for students.
Easy-to-read articles covering the basics of diabetes care to the latest on innovations and regulatory issues.
Diabetes education designed for school nurse and staff caring for students with diabetes.
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DiSH – Glucagon (Presentation)
DiSH Washington - Diabetes in School Health Upcoming Sessions
DiSH – Building Collaborative Relationships with Parents, School Administrators, and Health Care Providers (Presentation)
Diabetes Tech Rizz (Presentation, 2024, no twiist or Loop)
Diabetes Tech Rizz (Slides)
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An international professional organization focused on advancing endocrine research, education, and clinical care.
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Severe Hypos
Mealtime Insulin
Striving to share accurate legal and medical information related to diabetes, including state and local regulations.
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Tips for Kids (Spanish)
Getting Started with Libre 3 Plus (includes LibreAssist)
Getting Started with Libre 3 Plus (includes LibreAssist, Spanish)
Sensor Application and Adhesion Visual Guide and Adhesion Products
Sensor Application and Adhesion Visual Guide and Adhesion Products (Spanish)
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Tips for Kids (Spanish)
Getting Started with Libre 3 Plus (includes LibreAssist, Spanish)
Sensor Application and Adhesion Visual Guide and Adhesion Products (Spanish)
Libre 3 Connected Pumps and Technology Compatibility (Spanish)
Libre 3 Phone and Operating System Compatibility Guide (Spanish)
Resources designed to safely safe and proper use of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre devices.
A collaboration between the Girl Scouts of Colorado, Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, and Children’s Diabetes Foundation, the Diabetes Detective Badge activity is “designed to teach Girl Scouts about the science of diabetes and how they can support friends with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).” Resources include a video designed for teachers and coaches.
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Diabetes Detective Badge, a group activity to learn about T1D
E.N.D. T1D - Educating Non-Diabetics about Type One Diabetes intended for teaches and coaches 📽️
Robert’s T1D Story (with Spanish captions!) 📽️
Information and resources for glucagon HypoPen and related products.
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📞 Head nurses: Arrange Gvoke Training for your district by calling Xeris pharmaceuticals at (877) 937-4737
Volunteer-led initiative focused central to education around automated insulin delivery systems.
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using Medtronic diabetes products.
Professional organization for school nurses, offering clinical guidance, position statements, and student safety resources.
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using OmniPod.
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Setting up a New Pod (Android) 📽️
Setting up a New Pod (Apple) 📽️
Activating a Pod (Apple) 📽️
Activating a Pod (Android) 📽️
Custom Foods (Apple) 📽️
OmniPod 5 Caregiver Guide (for iPhone users)
OmniPod 5 Caregiver Guide (Spanish)
OmniPod 5 Simulator (Apple)
OmniPod 5 Simulator app (Android)
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OmniPod 5 Caregiver Guide (Spanish)
Resources designed for health care professionals working with diabetes technology.
Federal agency that sets education policy designed to protect students who require school accommodations.
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