Diabetes Care Resources for Nurses and Diabetes-Trained School Staff
Because finding reliable resources should never be a barrier to providing care.*
Featured Resources
*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.
FEATURED FOR NOVEMBER
National Diabetes Awareness Month and Thanksgiving Carb Counts
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Learn, share, and recognize T1D early.
Thanksgiving carb guides
Breakthrough T1D
Thanksgiving Carb Count Guide
PDF
Beyond Type 1
Thanksgiving Carb Chart
Holiday carb chart downloadables and related resources.
Charts
Children with Diabetes
Thanksgiving Carb Counts
Serving sizes and estimated carbs for mains, sides, and desserts.
PDF
Breakthrough T1D
Additional Nutrition Resources
Carb counting and culturally diverse food guides year-round.
Library
Halloween Candy Carb Counts (October's Featured Resources)
Saved from the October featured set. Repurpose leftover candy for low treatments!
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American Diabetes Association
Trusted source for diabetes care standards, school guidance, and patient education materials useful for managing diabetes safely in school settings.
American Diabetes Association
Trusted source for diabetes care standards, school guidance, and patient education materials useful for managing diabetes safely in school settings.
Popular Resources
Safe at School®
- Safe at School®: A Guide for School Personnel
- FAQs for Schools
- Safe at School®: Tips for Teachers
- Diabetes Care Tasks at School: 19 training modules, complete with post-module questions
- Safe at School® Statement of Principles
- Training Resources for School Staff
- School Support for Students with Diabetes Participating in Clinical Trials
- Common Issues Involving Diabetes Care Tasks at School/Child Care/Camp
Advocacy and Legal
- Sign Up to Join the School Nurse Legal Advocacy Network of the American Diabetes Association
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Become an Advocate | ADA
- Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
- Legal Resources for Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, and Other Behavioral Health Professionals
2026 ADA Standards of Care (SOC)
AGP Report (International Diabetes Center)
Developed by the International Diabetes Center, the AGP Report offers a one-page summary of glucose data.
AGP Report (International Diabetes Center)
Developed by the International Diabetes Center, the AGP Report offers a one-page summary of glucose data.
ADCES
A professional organization that provides practical diabetes training, tools, and guidance, including no-cost continuing education courses.
ADCES
A professional organization that provides practical diabetes training, tools, and guidance, including no-cost continuing education courses.
FREE CEUs
- 3 FREE CEUs — Americans with Disabilities Act
- Type 1 Diabetes Management Certificate
- Introduction to Insulin Pumps and the NEW PANTHER Program Insulin Pump Settings Tool
- Mastering CGM: PANTHER Program's Guide to Data Interpretation and Clinical Assessment
- Mastering Technology: Skin Care and Practical Tips for Training and Educating the Person with Diabetes
- From Patterns to Practice: Optimizing Open-Source AID Systems
- Optimize Hybrid Closed Loop Insulin Pumps: A How-To Guide
Baqsimi
Nasal glucagon information and resources.
Baqsimi
Nasal glucagon information and resources.
Blue Circle Health
A non-profit, grant-funded organization providing T1D education in English and Spanish to T1Ds ages 18 and older in 20+ states and DC.
Blue Circle Health
A non-profit, grant-funded organization providing T1D education in English and Spanish to T1Ds ages 18 and older in 20+ states and DC.
Popular Resources
Managing Highs and Lows
Spanish Resources
Breakthrough T1D
A major type 1 diabetes advocacy and research organization that provides strong school support resources.
Breakthrough T1D
A major type 1 diabetes advocacy and research organization that provides strong school support resources.
Popular Resources
Dexcom
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using Dexcom continuous glucose monitor devices.
Dexcom
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using Dexcom continuous glucose monitor devices.
Popular Resources
- Setting Up the Dexcom Follow App
- Dexcom G7 Follow • School Guide
- Communicating about Dexcom Follow in the School Setting
- Setting Up Dexcom Follow for G6
- School Health Team Guide
- CGM Basics for Schools and Camps
- A Follower’s Guide for CGM in the School Setting
- Dexcom Training Video Library
- Pediatric Dexcom G7 Guide
- Pediatric Dexcom G7 Guide (Spanish)
DECA
DECA sets safety and training standards for diabetes camps, offering best practices relevant to diabetes care for students.
DECA
DECA sets safety and training standards for diabetes camps, offering best practices relevant to diabetes care for students.
diaTribe
Easy-to-read articles covering the basics of diabetes care to the latest on innovations and regulatory issues.
diaTribe
Easy-to-read articles covering the basics of diabetes care to the latest on innovations and regulatory issues.
DiSH
Diabetes education designed for school nurse and staff caring for students with diabetes.
DiSH
Diabetes education designed for school nurse and staff caring for students with diabetes.
Popular Resources
- DiSH – Glucagon
- DiSH Washington - Diabetes in School Health Upcoming Sessions
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes in School Health (DiSH)
- DiSH – Building Collaborative Relationships with Parents, School Administrators, the Clinic
- DiSH – Building Collaborative Relationships with Parents, School Administrators, and the Clinic
- Diabetes Tech Rizz
- Diabetes Tech Rizz
Popular Resources (Spanish)
Endocrine Society
An international professional organization focused on advancing endocrine research, education, and clinical care.
Endocrine Society
An international professional organization focused on advancing endocrine research, education, and clinical care.
FOLLOWT1Ds
Advocacy and practical guidance related to diabetes in school, including state and local regulations.
FOLLOWT1Ds
Advocacy and practical guidance related to diabetes in school, including state and local regulations.
FreeStyle Libre (Abbott)
Resources designed for safe and proper use of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre devices.
FreeStyle Libre (Abbott)
Resources designed for safe and proper use of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre devices.
Popular Resources
- Tips for Kids
- Tips for Kids
- Libre 3 Connected Pumps and Technology Compatibility
- Libre 3 Phone and Operating System Compatibility Guide
- Getting Started with Libre 3 Plus
- Getting Started with Libre 3 Plus
- Libre Resource Hub
- Interactive Tutorial for Libre 2 and Libre 3 systems
- FREE 1-on-1 Training with a Libre Diabetes Educator
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Sytem Resources
- Sensor Application and Adhesion Visual Guide and Adhesion Products
- Sensor Application and Adhesion Visual Guide and Adhesion Products
Diabetes Detective Badge
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.
Diabetes Detective Badge
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.
Gvoke HypoPen
Information and resources for glucagon HypoPen and related products.
Gvoke HypoPen
Information and resources for glucagon HypoPen and related products.
Head nurses: Arrange Gvoke Training for your district by calling Xeris pharmaceuticals at (877) 937-4737
Loop and Learn
Volunteer-led initiative focused central to education around automated insulin delivery systems.
Loop and Learn
Volunteer-led initiative focused central to education around automated insulin delivery systems.
Medtronic MiniMed
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using Medtronic diabetes products.
Medtronic MiniMed
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using Medtronic diabetes products.
Popular Resources
NASN
Professional organization for school nurses, offering clinical guidance, position statements, and student safety resources.
NASN
Professional organization for school nurses, offering clinical guidance, position statements, and student safety resources.
OmniPod
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using OmniPod.
OmniPod
School-specific resources designed to help school nurses and staff safely support students using OmniPod.
Popular Resources
Popular Resources (Spanish)
PANTHER Program
Resources designed for health care professionals working with diabetes technology.
PANTHER Program
Resources designed for health care professionals working with diabetes technology.
U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Federal agency that sets education policy designed to protect students who require school accommodations.
U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Federal agency that sets education policy designed to protect students who require school accommodations.