Parent Resources

Resources* to help support advocacy and daily diabetes management for your child at school.

*FOLLOWT1Ds provides these resources for general information. They are not a substitute for legal or medical advice, and we are not responsible for outcomes if used.

Summary of Department of Justice Settlement Letters

The DOJ has repeatedly affirmed that schools must provide remote monitoring when asked and must consider parental input on insulin dosing, in order to comply with the ADA.

The DOJ has repeatedly affirmed in settlement letters that schools must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by ensuring students with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) have equal access to education. These letters explain that districts are required to remotely monitor continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), respect parent input on insulin dosing, and refrain from contacting providers to alter medical orders without parental consent. U.S. Attorneys have further directed districts to train staff, implement system-wide policies, and remove barriers that prevent students with T1D from receiving safe and appropriate care.

While these agreements apply directly to the districts involved, they reflect how federal authorities interpret the ADA and may be useful for other school systems to consider when developing or reviewing their own policies. FOLLOWT1Ds provides this resource for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for legal or medical advice, and we are not responsible for outcomes based on its use.

Customizable T1D Treatment Chart

Please customize all fields to reflect your child’s needs. Once complete, upload to the patient portal and request your child’s provider to review and sign, or reference this document within the DMMP.

Cell Phone Medical Exemption Wallpaper Photo

Download this convenient image for your child to use as a phone wallpaper or to save in a quickly accessible location. It's designed to quickly show school staff that their phone use is permitted for medical reasons.

Setting up the Dexcom Follow App at School

This guide was created by FOLLOWT1Ds to assist parents and school nurses in setting up the Dexcom Follow App. For additional information and help, please consult the Dexcom website.